Extreme Heat Warning issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 11:21AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 are expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 100 are expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remember, multiple days with excessive heat can have compounding effects.
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 722 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Wapakoneta, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Wapakoneta, St. Marys, Fort Shawnee, Cridersville, New Knoxville, Waynesfield, Moulton, Buckland, Uniopolis, Fryburg, Kossuth, St. Johns, and New Hampshire.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 107 and 118.
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.
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Obituaries on April 23rd, 2025
Robert W. Droesch, age 79, of St. Henry, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. [More]
Louise Jane White, 92, Celina, died April 21, 2025, at her residence in Celina. [More]
Stories on April 23rd, 2025
Published article highlights local water quality efforts
CELINA - Area experts working to restore the water quality of Grand Lake have authored a study demonstrating the efficacy of restored and managed [More]
CELINA - The Lake Facilities Authority is moving forward with the development of over 15 acres of land along State Route 703.
Commissioners from Au
Five communities in a three-county region were awarded Ohio Environmental Protection Agency grants to protect and improve drinking water.
The money
MINSTER - The state biennium budget as it was passed by the House this month could reduce Minster Local Schools' savings by around $5 million, treasurer Gina Selby warned at Tuesday night's regular school board meeting.
Ohio's unemployment rate rose slightly in March to 4.8% from 4.7% in February, and area counties saw either slight increases or decreases in joblessness, with some experiencing no change at all.
CHILLICOTHE - Citing discussions with "government officials" and an undisclosed "potential public-private partnership," Pixelle Specialty Solutions abruptly changed course April 18 on the previously announced closing of its Chillicothe paper mill.
CELINA - Crews will soon begin spraying herbicide to open drainage ditches maintained by the Mercer County Engineer's Office.
Allen Chase Enterpris
CELINA - A Bradford man was arraigned on failure-to-appear charges and his bond was later revoked in Mercer County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday.
Brian C. Mader, 41, was arraigned on one count of failure to appear as required by recognizance, a fourth-degree felony.
Minster gets bats out in run-ruling Fort Recovery
MINSTER - The way the game started, the Fort Recovery-Minster softball game had the makings of a high-octane offensive battle.
The host Wildcats [More]
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina scored four runs in the second inning to take the lead, then added five in the third while holding off Shawne
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