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Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 9:54PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

As temperatures continue to fall, residual moisture may freeze on roadways. In addition, gusty winds of 25-35 MPH may lead to some snow drifting over roads as well.
Motorists are urged to use caution overnight into Saturday morning.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 6:04PM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Monday, October 24th, 2016

Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

A combine rests in a cornfield along U.S. 127 north of Celina on Friday. Ag officials say many farmers will experience lower corn yields due to this summer's drought. Soybeans fared better than corn, especially in Mercer County. Many farmers had to suspend harvesting crops due to recent rain.

Related online story:

Beans a bright spot during dry season

Ag officials in Mercer and Auglaize counties said they expect this year's overall corn yields to be down 25 to 30 percent due to the drought.

Overall Auglaize County soybean yields will be reduced an estimated 20 percent. [More]

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