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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 31 at 3:09AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, Wayne, and Franklin Counties. In Ohio, Butler, Darke, Mercer, and Preble Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Special Weather Statement issued January 31 at 4:52AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Fog will reduce visibilities this morning. Conditions will vary from location to location with locally dense fog in spots. Motorists should prepare for rapid changes in visibility and allow extra time to reach your intended destination. The fog is expected to improve by mid morning.

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Photo by Nancy Allen/The Daily Standard

Chris Gibbs, executive director of the Mercer County Farm Service Agency, examines some corn west of Celina. The ear is tiny and the plant is dry, the story in many corn fields in the county.

Related online story:

Worst crops in nation here in Mercer County

The worst crops in the nation are located in a small area that includes Mercer and Auglaize counties, even though record crops are being predicted nationwide this year, an area ag official said on Thursday. [More]

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