High Wind Watch issued March 12 at 2:12AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Delaware, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Miami, and Shelby Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyday life in Mercer and Auglaize counties for the past 10 months since it made its way to Ohio.
Area long-term care facilities and nursing homes, schools and workplaces have battled to tame outbreaks throughout the year. The same institutions experienced shutdowns in March when Ohioans were instructed to stay home unless absolutely necessary. [More]