Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 700 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Spencerville In Allen County to near Piqua, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Montra, Newbern, New Jerusalem, Huntersville, Ridgeway, Botkins, New Knoxville, Mount Victory, Moulton, Hardin, Pemberton, West Mansfield, Kenton, Logansville, Kossuth, Belle Center, Lakeview, Patterson, and Waynesfield. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 88 and 118. 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.
A fast moving storm unleashed raging winds and at least one tornado in the area early Saturday morning, damaging homes, businesses and a campground and leaving some without power for hours.
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Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The windy and chilly conditions did not deter athletes at Saturday's Celina Invitational track and field meet, where a potential battle for the Western Buckeye League title saw a sneak preview.
