Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Today 74° Today 74° 58° 58° chance Tomorrow 71° Tomorrow 71° chance 54° 54° chance
Saturday, March 16th, 2024
Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

The occupant of this home on 4 Turkey Road was assisted by her neighbors to safety after the storm. The barn and shed were destroyed along with many of the trees. Family members were assessing the damage Friday morning and personnel from the Celina Fire Department checked on homes in the neighborhood.

Related online story:
CELINA - Two EF1 tornadoes packing winds up to 110 mph tore through Mercer County on Thursday evening, the National Weather Service in Wilmington confirmed on Friday. [More]
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