Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Fort Recovery, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Versailles, Union City, Ansonia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 90° Today 90° slight chance 72° 72° slight chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° likely chance 65° 65° chance
Friday, September 27th, 2019
Obituaries on September 27th, 2019
Brenda Lee (Spicer) Palma, age 52, of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Nancy L. Muhlenkamp, age 77, of rural Rockford, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Stories on September 27th, 2019
Lots for Soldiers teams with school program
CELINA - Tri Star Career Compact construction students plan to team up with Lots for Soldiers to build a home for a deserving veteran next school year. [More]
CELINA - The Ohio House Democratic Caucus aims to restore the state's promise of prosperity through a series of core beliefs, State Rep. Kristin Boggs, D-Columbus, assured a large crowd at the Mercer County Democrats Unity Dinner on Thursday night.
COLDWATER - The Dave and Jon Stose families won the outstanding cooperator award at the all ag banquet on Thursday evening at the Coldwater American Legion hall.
CELINA - Township Line Road between Koenig Road and Lange Road in Recovery and Granville townships will be closed for a culvert replacement, according to Mercer County Engineer Jim Wiechart.
Marion hands Fort Recovery first MAC loss, creates 4-way tie in standings
FORT RECOVERY - Anthony Chappel knew what attendees were probably thinking after one set was complete between his Marion Local Flyers and Fort Recovery on Thursday night. [More]
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Minster boys golf team continued its hot run with a big win at the Division III sectional tournament on Thursday at Colonial Golfers Club in Lima.
CELINA - With a big matchup at St. Marys coming up Tuesday, Celina needed to make sure it was ready for Thursday's Western Buckeye League girls soccer match with Wapakoneta.
Local pictures on September 27th, 2019