Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.
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New Cases

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Data from Mercer and Auglaize county health departments. Updated 3/23/22 10:33am

Mercer and Auglaize county COVID-19 cases and Vaccinations

Daily numbers are cumulative, except for hospitalizations. District officials report hospitalizations as the total number of people currently hospitalized, noting that when a person is discharged he or she is removed from the hospitalization total. Hospitalized patients remain in the COVID-19-positive total count.

Vaccinations are completed, that is after the second dose of a two dose shot.

Vaccinations per day

Ohio COVID-19 cases

New cases each day in Ohio 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 2020-4-01 2020-5-01 2020-6-01 2020-7-01 2020-8-01 2020-9-01 2020-10-01 2020-11-01 2020-12-01 2021-1-01 2021-2-01 2021-3-01 2021-4-01 2021-5-01 2021-6-01 2021-7-01 2021-8-01 2021-9-01 2021-10-01 2021-11-01 2021-12-01 2022-1-01 2022-2-01 2022-3-01 2022-4-01 2022-5-01 2022-6-01 2022-7-01 2022-8-01 2022-9-01 2022-10-01 2022-11-01 2022-12-01 2023-1-01 2023-2-01 2023-3-01 2023-4-01 2023-5-01 Total Cases Total Hospitalizations Total ICU Total Deaths Total cases each day in Ohio 0 500000 1000000 1500000 2000000 2500000 2020-4-01 2020-5-01 2020-6-01 2020-7-01 2020-8-01 2020-9-01 2020-10-01 2020-11-01 2020-12-01 2021-1-01 2021-2-01 2021-3-01 2021-4-01 2021-5-01 2021-6-01 2021-7-01 2021-8-01 2021-9-01 2021-10-01 2021-11-01 2021-12-01 2022-1-01 2022-2-01 2022-3-01 2022-4-01 2022-5-01 2022-6-01 2022-7-01 2022-8-01 2022-9-01 2022-10-01 2022-11-01 2022-12-01 2023-1-01 2023-2-01 2023-3-01 2023-4-01 2023-5-01 Total Cases Total Hospitalizations Total ICU Total Deaths
Source: Ohio Department of Health. Updated 5/18/23 3:41pm.

Symptoms of COVID-19 versus common cold and flu

People can protect themselves against COVID-19 by washing their hands often, covering their mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing and frequently cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. They should also avoid close contact and stay at least 6 feet away from others.

People should consult their medical provider for any symptoms that are severe or concerning.

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