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Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Scattered snow showers can be expected this morning along with westerly winds gusting to around 40 mph at times. Temperatures will continue to fall this morning, with readings dropping well below freezing.
Snow accumulations will be a half inch or less. This will result in some slick spots on untreated surfaces as well as bridges and overpasses. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination this morning. Be prepared for changing road conditions as well as gusty winds.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Photo by Janie Southard/The Daily Standard

Sunsets on Mercer County's agricultural landscapes are frequently picturesque even though they sometimes precede a nighttime storm as was the case on Monday.

Related online story:

Area farmers: keep on raining

The 1.05 inch of rain that fell overnight will help area crops, but more rain is needed, says local weather forecaster and farmer Dennis Howick.

"It was enough to help, but more is needed in another week," he said. [More]

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