Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 8:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 806 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Monroe, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Mercer County.
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.
57° 57° likely slight chance Fri 72° Fri 72° chance 53° 53° likely Sat 59° Sat 59° likely
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Truck instead of sleigh
Photo by Margie Wuebker/The Daily Standard

Santa Claus greets youngsters in Minster after arriving Saturday afternoon aboard a Minster-Jackson Township Fire Department truck. Children and their parents braved blustery weather to greet the seasonal visitor, hang festive ornaments on the tree and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Reindeer from Rickert's Reindeer of Shelby County also put in an appearance.

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