Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:21PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 621 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Ohio City, moving south at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chattanooga, Neptune, Kossuth, State Route 116 at State Route 197, and Tama. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 1:37PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
State law bans open burning in unincorporated areas
By Abigail Miller
CELINA - As spring quickly approaches, so does the increased chance of an outdoor fire.
Ohio's burn ban took effect last Friday and runs through May, in an effort to prevent outdoor fires, according to an Ohio Department of Natural Resources news release. [More]
CELINA - In the coming weeks, a Toledo engineering firm, assisted by city workers, will launch the second phase of smoke testing to locate areas where non-sanitary water is infiltrating the city's sewer system.
FORT RECOVERY - Mayor Dave Kaup will host a public town hall meeting on Saturday afternoon to discuss increased real estate taxes in the wake of last year's reappraisal, village councilors were reminded at Monday night's regular meeting.
Marion to face Mississinawa Valley, Versailles plays Alter
The venue is familiar, and so are most of the participants. But a new champion will be crowned this weekend at the Student Activity Center at Vandalia Butler High School in the Division IV girls basketball regional.
