Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 9:54AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 954 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Newport, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Montra, Newbern, New Jerusalem, Lockington, Ridgeway, Woodstock, Botkins, Mount Victory, Millerstown, Kiser Lake State Park, Hardin, Pemberton, Piqua, West Mansfield, East Liberty, St. Paris, Logansville, Belle Center, North Lewisburg, and Lakeview. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 77 and 106. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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.
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP - A woman was killed Saturday afternoon after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the street, according to a Mercer County Sheriff's Office news release. This is Mercer County's second fatal crash of 2022. [More]
WILLSHIRE - History will come alive at the "We Love Willshire" banquet on Feb. 26 at the Hillside Bed and Breakfast thanks to a special presentation by Willshire founder Capt. James Riley, portrayed by Darrell Groman.
