Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

Strong winds destroyed a barn being constructed along Mud Pike near Celina on Monday evening. The storm also took down trees and utility poles in Celina and St. Marys, causing power outages in both cities.

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