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
Wednesday, June 29th, 2022
By Leslie Gartrell
CELINA - Mercer County Fair organizers are encourage community members to submit their best entries to the fair's open show competitions Aug. 12-18.
Fair manager Cara Muhlenkamp at a media preview event on Tuesday said the open show competitions are time-honored events that remain an important part of the fair today. [More]
Obituaries on June 29th, 2022
Dylan Andrew Ball, 22 years old, passed away unexpectedly Monday June 27th 2022 at his residence in Continental, Ohio. [More]
Kathy Ann Fair, 57, of Rockford passed away at 12:55 PM on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Tranquility of Rockford. [More]
Vincent Albert Schoenherr, 91, of Fort Recovery, died June 28, 2022, at Luthera [More]
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Subscriber stories on June 29th, 2022
By WILLIAM KINCAID
and SANDY SCHWIETERMAN
wkincaid@dailystandard.com
CELINA - A popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and photographers alike has been rechristened to reflect its picturesque features and alleviate confusion about its location, local officials said.
CELINA - Five people were arrested on drug related charges on Monday night as part of a joint effort by multiple law enforcement agencies comprising the Heroin Interdiction Team (HIT).
COLDWATER - The district has been awarded two grants totaling nearly $100,000, school board members learned at Tuesday night's regular meeting.
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Celina and Coldwater head to winner's bracket final
COLDWATER - Celina and Coldwater earned wins on the second day of the ACME Mercer County sectional tournament at Veterans Field on Tuesday, setting up a meeting in the winner's bracket final on Thursday.
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Minster punched its ticket to the ACME District 4 tournament next week after defeating New Bremen 10-0 in five innings at the Auglaize-Shelby Counties sectional at Anna.