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Residents, first responders, and Indian Lake school officials and students came together Friday morning inside Indian Lake High School to have a community breakfast. Read moreRemembering, Rebuilding, and Rising: Indian Lake's journey of recovery one year after the tornado
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It is not a shock that it has been very dry lately. According to the Drought Monitor issued on September 26th, all of west-central Ohio is in at least moderate drought with severe drought to the north and southeast of Lima. Extreme and exceptional drought has ravaged much of central and southeastern Ohio. On Friday, I traveled to the Auglaize County Ohio State University Extension Office in Wapakoneta where I was told that topsoil conditions are not great. Read moreDrought in Auglaize County: how agriculture has been impacted
Lima, OH
Right Now
- Humidity: 78%
- Feels Like: 86°
- Heat Index: 86°
- Wind: 10 mph
- Wind Chill: 80°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:04:53 AM
- Sunset: 09:07:04 PM
- Dew Point: 73°
- Visibility: 7 mi
Today
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 70F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. A few storms may be severe. Hot and Humid. High around 90F. Heat indices between 97F and 102F possible. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Weather Alert
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
Weather Alert
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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September 6, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: INDIANA, September 6, 2024 — The American Red Cross Indiana Region is encouraging everyone to take critic… Read moreAmerican Red Cross: Take Action During National Preparedness Month
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The Indian Lake tornado victims continue to share their stories about what happened to them and their community. On Monday evening, Your Hometown Stations talked to an… Read moreThe Indian Lake Tornado: Orchard Island man shares survival story as tornado throws his car with him inside
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FRYBURG, OH (WLIO) - Full-time and temporary residents of the Glacier Hill Lakes campground are chipping away at the damage and debris from Thursday's tornado. Read moreGlacier Hill Lakes RV Resort residents share details of Thursday storm, recovery efforts underway
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COLUMBUS, OH (WLIO) -Â In the wake of last week's deadly tornadoes, Governor Mike DeWine has declared four local counties under a state of emergency, deploying the Ohio… Read moreOhio Governor Mike DeWine declares state of emergency in counties struck by Thursday tornadoes
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JENERA, OH (WLIO) - Residents in southern Hancock County are picking up the pieces after Thursday's tornadoes. Read moreSouthern Hancock County community of Jenera cleaning up damage after tornado Thursday
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With so much destruction around Indian Lake, local residents have begun the long recovery process. As the sun rose Friday, Indian Lake residents began surveying the da… Read moreThe Indian Lake Tornado: Lakeview resident shares tornado survival story while recovery efforts beginning
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CELINA (WLIO) -Â In the Mercer County area, homes, nearby stores, and manufacturing centers experienced damaged due to Thursday night's tornado. Read moreDestruction from tornado impacts Celina homes, stores, and manufacturing centers
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The National Weather Service says it was an EF-3 tornado that struck Lakeview and Russells Point. Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted, Senate Presiden… Read moreEF-3 tornado confirmed in Logan County by NWS, state officials hold press conference
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The Glacier Hill Lakes RV Resort and several surrounding houses southeast of Wapakoneta were struck last night. Houses lost entire walls and roofs, while many trailers… Read moreHomes, trailers, and campers suffer damage from Thursday tornado in Auglaize County
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WEST CENTRAL OH, (WLIO) - Damage and injury reports continue to come in after tornadoes were reported in four counties in our viewing area. Read moreTornadoes touch down in several west central Ohio counties, Auglaize EMA gives early report
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New details emerged Tuesday night from Putnam County as the National Weather Service confirms one landspout tornado touched down. On Tuesday afternoon, a Your Hometown… Read moreConfirmed landspout tornado damages residential home near Leipsic Tuesday afternoon
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Investigators from the National Weather Service in Wilmington say the tornadoes were along the I-70 corridor, from western Ohio to just east of Columbus. Two of the to… Read moreFour tornadoes touch down in Ohio confirms National Weather Service
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If you noticed your joints are creaking and popping more than usual, the cold weather could be to blame. Elaine Husni, MD, rheumatologist with Cleveland Clinic, expla… Read moreCold Weather Causing Your Joints to Ache?
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As a winter storm is expected to impact Ohio Friday through the weekend with significant snowfall in northeast Ohio, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is moni… Read moreOhio Department of Public Safety encourages Ohioans to be winter weather ready
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Are you ready for our first significant arctic blast of the winter season? Ready or not, frigid temperatures will arrive by Sunday morning. With an unusually warm wint… Read moreSafety Preparation Tips for Upcoming Arctic Blast
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Many are dreaming of a White Christmas! However, what does the science say about west-central Ohio experiencing that magical blanket of snow on Christmas day? The offi… Read moreThis year's outlook for a White Christmas and future trends for West Central Ohio
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We are nearing the end of the fall season in west-central Ohio, and that means winter is upon us! According to NOAA's updated winter outlook issued on November 16th, t… Read more2023-2024 Winter Season Outlook: What to Expect in West-Central Ohio
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Winter is almost here, and that means hazardous snow, ice, and cold could make an appearance soon! To ensure residents are prepared, the State of Ohio has recognized t… Read moreWinter weather preparedness for Ohio's "Winter Safety Awareness Week"
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November 9, 2023 Press Release from Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: The Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Manag… Read moreWinter weather safety tips so you don’t get caught in the cold
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Nature is already showing signs of the season as leaves begin to turn. We're just a few weeks away from the peak of fall colors. This also coincides with the peak for … Read more2023 Fall outlook with Meteorologist Nathan Kitchens
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It is hard to believe, but the natural beauty of those vivid fall colors is fast approaching, so what does this year's outlook entail? Meteorologist Conner Prince dive… Read moreThe science behind and outlook for this year's fall colors
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While the summer temperatures aren't finished yet, Thursday marked the end of meteorological summer. The meteorological summer season, which runs from June to August, … Read moreMeteorologist Nathan Kitchens reflects on our 2023 meteorological summer season
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With only three 90-degree days so far this summer, our area is experiencing a cooler summer compared to last year. Will the trend continue into August? Meteorologist N… Read moreMeteorologist Nathan Kitchens takes a look at the weather outlook for August
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LIMA, OH (WLIO) - With excessive heat on the way, there are some potentially deadly hazards one could experience should their body overheat. Our Meteorologist Conner P… Read moreMeteorologist Conner Prince warns about the potential dangers of excessive heat
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