Extreme Drought conditions persist in Hancock County and across the region according to the latest map released by the U.S. Drought Monitor on Thursday, October 16.

The map shows most of Hancock County labeled as being in Extreme Drought, with the designation also extending into most of Putnam County, all of Wood County, parts of Seneca County, and in other areas of northwest Ohio.

WTOL-11 Chief Meteorologist Chris Vickers says we can expect some rainfall late Saturday and on Sunday but it will be far from being a drought buster.

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