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Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 2:18PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lows in the mid 70s will provide little relief at night.

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

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The USDA's drought monitor map shows degrees of dryness for the Buckeye State. The map shows parts of Mercer and Auglaize counties are in a moderate drought and other areas are abnormally dry.

Related online story:

Lack of rain hurting crops

Many local farmers will see yield losses due to dry weather and drought conditions.

Combine that with lower market prices for corn and soybeans, and farmers could be facing a tough year, local ag officials say. [More]

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