The NWS warned that high winds ahead of a cold front today combined with low relative humidity leads to an elevated risk of wild fires. Area residents are asked to avoid open fires today as they could quickly get out of control.
[4:49 PM] A Wind Advisory is in effect Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM for Hardin, Mercer, and Auglaize Counties, OH. In addition, the combination of strong gusty winds and low relative humidity values may lead to an elevated fire danger. pic.twitter.com/g8GUdK5Uby
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) November 18, 2020
Outside of the wind, today will be sunny and warmer, with a high near 61 degrees.
We will also have a breezy night, though the strong gusts are expected to fall away a few hours after dark. Temperatures won’t fall very far overnight, with lows around 45 degrees.
Friday will be calmer, with winds continuing to fall and clouds rising throughout the day. Highs will again rise to around 61 degrees.
Friday night will be cloudy and cool, with a low of around 45 degrees and a slight chance for showers beginning at around 10 p.m. and continuing through the night.
Saturday will be cloudy with rain chances throughout the day, peaking around noon. Highs will reach up to around 58 degrees.
At night, we will continue to see a chance of showers, which is expected to rise throughout the night and into Sunday. Overnight lows will dip a little lower than previous nights down to around 38 degrees.
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