Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:36PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1236 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near St. Marys, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Egypt, Lake Loramie State Park, Maria Stein, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Mccartyville, and Houston.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 107.
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.
Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 12:48PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.
Today 86° Today 86° likely 75° 75° chance Tomorrow 89° Tomorrow 89° slight chance 76° 76° slight chance
Saturday, May 9th, 2015
Walking for hope
Photo by Amy Kronenberger/The Daily Standard

Participants at the 17th Annual Hopefest on Friday walk for a cause at the Wally Post Athletic Complex in St. Henry. The festival/fundraiser is sponsored by the Cancer Association of Mercer County and honors all who have battled or are battling cancer. The association serves patients in Mercer County only, helping them physically, emotionally and financially.

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