Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.
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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Huge structure fire deemed total loss
Photo by Ryan Snyder/The Daily Standard

Firefighters responded to reports of an old timber frame barn completely engulfed in flames at 2185 U.S. Route 33, west of Rockford, Friday morning. Rockford Fire Department Assistant Chief Jordan Belna said no one was injured in the fire, which took crews 30 minutes to extinguish. A passerby spotted the barn on fire and called 911 at 10:44 a.m. Belna said the passerby tried to alert the homeowners, but no one was home. Belna said the barn, which was insured, housed old vehicles and other storage. No foul play is suspected. Belna said one of the main concerns was salvaging a fifth-wheel camper, which suffered moderate heat damage but remained intact otherwise. The names of the homeowners and the passerby were unavailable. Rockford, Willshire, Ohio City, Chattanooga and Wren fire departments all responded to the scene. There were seven tankers and five other fire engines at the scene.

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