High Wind in Auglaize, Ohio

Strong winds of 40 to 50 miles per hour were sustained for several hours. A wind gust of 66 mph was recorded in Saint Marys. Widespread damage occurred across the region, from trees being blown down on powerlines, to significant crop losses and structural damage.

The remnants of hurricane Ike raced northeast through the midwest and merged with a frontal boundary across the lower Ohio Valley Sunday morning. Abundant sunshine promoted deep mixing of the atmosphere, and warm, dry air aloft translated down to the surface. Gusty winds in excess of 70 mph persisted for a period of several hours, causing significant damage and widespread power outages.