Extreme Heat Watch issued June 20 at 2:56PM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of excessive heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief. The heat may continue into Wednesday.
Area ag officials report very good to excellent soybean and corn stands this year despite earlier concerns that unseasonably cool temperatures would hurt crops.
In fact, cooler temperatures have helped corn in particular, they said.
CELINA - Celina volleyball opened its season with a come-from-behind win at the Intermediate School over the Anna Rockets 25-22, 26-24, 21-25, 16-25, 15-9.
The Bulldogs staved off defeat in each of the games they won, getting short, late-game rallies behind the serving of Alli Darras and Paige Sutter to come back and take each contest. [More]
This year's unseasonably cool temperatures have been a mixed bag for gardeners.
Plants such as tomatoes and peppers experienced slower growth and ripening, while cool weather-loving plants such as lettuce and turnips are doing well.