Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:34PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 104.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
75° 75° Fri 93° Fri 93° chance 72° 72° chance Sat 90° Sat 90° slight chance
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture will inspect rides at the Mercer County Fair, which gets underway Thursday. ODA also assists county and independent fairs in other ways, such as providing resources related to animal health and safety.

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