Special Weather Statement issued January 19 at 4:06AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An Arctic front will sweep east across the region between 5 AM and 9 AM. A few hours of snow showers and west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will occur with the frontal passage. While any accumulations will generally be a half inch or less, some challenging travel conditions may develop given, rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities, strong wind and cold temperatures. These conditions will impact the morning commute. Use caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:14AM EST until January 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Accidents and citations involving charges of operating a vehicle while impaired increased slightly from 2014 to 2015 in Mercer and Auglaize counties.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol last week released a report on citations for operating a vehicle while intoxicated for 2015. Troopers responded to 58 OVI-related accidents in Mercer County and 49 in Auglaize County last year. The numbers are up from 53 in Mercer County and 45 in Auglaize County for 2014, according to the release. [More]
