Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Hardin, and Northwood.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 106.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for west central Ohio.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Today 87° Today 87° chance 68° 68° chance Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° likely 59° 59°
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
James Monbeck
James A. Monbeck, 68, formerly of St. Marys and Tipp City, died at 5 a.m., Dec. 25, 2009, in Bradenton, Fla.
Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer A. Monbeck, of Indiana; a son, James A. Monbeck Jr., of North Carolina; a step-son, Kenneth Hughes; of Beaver Creek; two brothers, Donald and Bill Monbeck, of Florida; two grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held later at the convenience of the family.
Good Earth Crematory in Bradenton have charge of arrangements.
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