Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 11:34AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1134 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Minster, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Montra, New Bremen, Lake Loramie State Park, St. Johns, Botkins, Minster, Maplewood, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Mccartyville, Jackson Center, Swanders, Port Jefferson, Anna, and Sidney.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 94 and 109.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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.
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Thursday, June 5th, 2014
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David Simons, general manager at the new Ferguson distribution center at the corner of state Route 29 and Harris Road east of Celina, speaks Wednesday at the company's grand opening ceremony. In attendance was Ohio Gov. John Kasich. The 350,000-square-foot center has been operational for approximately one month.

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CELINA - They came, they saw, they stayed.
That's how plumbing supply giant Ferguson Enterprises chose to invest more than $15 million in a distribution center east of Celina, according to Ohio Gov. John Kasich. [More]
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