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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 6:47AM EST until February 23 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Snow melt and refreezing overnight has resulted in the development of black ice on roads.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Snow showers to continue this morning. Slick spots on area roads will be possible this morning with temperatures below freezing. Motorists can expect rapid changes in visibility when encountering some of the heavier snow showers. Northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph will add to the travel impacts due to blowing and drifting snow.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

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Pending Ohio legislation to ban text messaging while driving isn't thrilling supporters or opponents. House Bill 415 - passed by the Ohio House on March 24 and under review by the Senate - would outlaw drivers from reading, writing or sending text messaging on a mobile communication device. However officials say the law has too many exceptions, ignores dozens of other actions that impair motorists and would be tough to enforce.

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