Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
Today 51° Today 51° 18° 18° chance Tomorrow 25° Tomorrow 25° slight chance 23° 23°
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Photo by Mark Pummell/The Daily Standard

This corn in a muddy field off state Route 219 east of Montezuma is stunted from too much rain. Area farmers are having difficulty planting soybeans and sidedressing corn with nitrogen because fields are too wet. The weather also has caused mold to grow on wheat.

Related online story:
Too much rain has put a damper on the growing season for some Mercer County farmers, especially those in the northern part of the county, local ag officials said. [More]
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