Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
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Stories on August 13th, 2024
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit cannabis dispensaries and cultivators in St. Marys indefinitely.
Humongous duck stands SIX STORIES!
CELINA - Mama, the world's largest rubber duck, is used to making a splash, but for the first time, she's here in Celina, right by Grand Lake, which may be too small for even her. [More]
CELINA - City councilors on Monday night agreed to extend a partnership with Celina City Schools, authorizing a police officer to work as a school resource officer (SRO) for the next four school years.
ST. HENRY- Three school officials were recognized for their long-standing dedication to the district at Monday's regular school board meeting.
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ST. HENRY - Village councilors on Monday passed final reading of an ordinance officially authorizing an annexation agreement between the village, Mark and Renae Gels and Granville Township.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members acted on several issues Monday night in preparation for the start of the new school year next week.
COLDWATER - Village officials on Monday night praised committee members and volunteers for pulling off a successful Community Picnic Aug. 1-4.
Police chief Kevin Wynk said the amount of time and work that is put into the event is amazing.
NEW BREMEN - The owners of a laundromat/car wash operation will now branch out into tropical plants.
Himchor He and Jacob Bergman plan to build a greenhouse next to the Wash Haus. When they purchased the businesses, it came with a vacant concrete slab, which they now will put to use.
Local teams face off on area golf courses
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Mercer County Elks was busy with golf action as boys and girls teams from the Midwest Athletic Conference faced off in several matches throughout Monday.
Grand Lake Fishing Report
  Good day everyone. Hope all is well with you.
We have been very lucky this year with the weather. Yes, it has been hot, but there have been a lot of days that are perfect getting together and enjoying our lake. [More]
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