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
Saturday, February 1st, 2020
Obituaries on February 1st, 2020
Dorothy Marsee, 91, of Saint Marys, died 4:23 P.M. Thursday, January 30, 2020, at her residence. [More]
Janet L. Emans, 85, Mendon, died on Jan. 31, 2020.
Arrangements are pending a [More]
Stories on February 1st, 2020
Drug epidemic largely to blame
The number of children in foster care locally is concerning, officials say.
More than 430,000 children are in foster care in the U.S., and one in five will be homeless after they turn 18 years old, Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth foster parent recruiter Sylvia Roop said.
CELINA - A group of people on horses helped corral a loose bull on Friday afternoon on Wabash Road.
The bull's owner, Amy McQuillan, told the Mercer County Sheriff's office that the animal escaped from Mack Arena at around 12:30 p.m., chief deputy Gerry Thobe told the newspaper.
Davidson talks Trump acquittal, farm tariffs
CELINA - U.S. Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Troy, while touring Tri Star Career Compact on Friday afternoon said he anticipates a speedy vote to bring President Donald Trump's impeachment trial to a close within the coming days.
Panthers end long losing skid to 'Skins
ROCKFORD - The current Parkway boys basketball players didn't see the program's last win over St. Henry.
Because they weren't alive yet.
On Fri [More]
FORT RECOVERY - Both Marion Local and Fort Recovery got out to hot starts in their MAC boys basketball matchup at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Unfortunately for the Flyers, the host Indians kept up the pace long enough to take a second-quarter lead en route to a 44-32 win on Friday night.
MINSTER - Versailles earned at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference title Friday night at the Minster Middle School Gymnasium. But it wasn't easy.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Marys took the lead for good in the third quarter and picked up its third straight win in beating Elida 54-43 at the Elida Fieldhouse on Friday night. St. Marys improves to 12-3 and 4-2 in the Western Buckeye League.
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