Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 2 at 9:02AM EDT until April 2 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
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The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northern Shelby County in west central Ohio... Northwestern Logan County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Hardin County in west central Ohio... Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Southeastern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* Until 945 AM EDT.
* At 901 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Minster, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to vehicles is possible.
* Locations impacted include... Fryburg, Chickasaw, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Maria Stein, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Moulton, St. Marys, State Route 195 at State Route 235, Roundhead, Jumbo, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, Wapakoneta, Cridersville, and St. Johns.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 102 and 118.
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 839 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Union City, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... New Weston, Fryburg, Chickasaw, New Bremen, Fort Recovery, Botkins, New Knoxville, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, Neptune, Fort Loramie, Osgood, Moulton, Coldwater, Sharps Crossing, Kossuth, Lake Loramie State Park, North Dayton, Waynesfield, and Minster.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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.
Flood Watch issued April 2 at 3:24AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From this evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 3:21AM EDT until April 3 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and southwest and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Today 74° Today 74° 59° 59° chance Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance chance 47° 47°
Saturday, December 6th, 2014
Obituaries on December 6th, 2014
Antoinette E. Garrity, 87, St. Henry, died Dec. 5, 2014, at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. [More]
Marie A. Pottkotter, 49, Fort Recovery, died Dec. 5, 2014, at her residence. [More]
Lucile V. Meyer, 100, died at 6:39 a.m. Dec. 5, 2014, at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Lifestyle Community. [More]
Walter Heitkamp, 77, Mesa, Ariz., and formerly of Payne, passed away Dec. 2, 2014, in Phoenix, Ariz. [More]
Stories on December 6th, 2014
The number of body cameras worn by local law enforcement officers is increasing but the extent of their value continues to be questioned.
Fort Reco
CELINA - Area veterans will have an opportunity to discuss claims issues and civic group membership at the American Legion Post in Celina from Dec. 11-13.
Division VI State Football Championship
COLUMBUS - Minster coach Geron Stokes preached two things to his team all season long: fighting for 48 minutes and competing every down.
Those lessons came in handy on Friday in the program's biggest game in 25 years. [More]
ST. MARYS - With four returning starters, St. Marys flexed its offensive muscle in a 74-47 season-opening victory over Fort Recovery Friday night at Murotech Court.
CELINA - Sparked by a 13-0 start to the game, Celina opened the 2014-15 boys basketball campaign in style with a 72-47 win over Bellefontaine at the Fieldhouse on Friday.
Friday's area roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry used a 20-4 third quarter to pull away and beat Spencerville 69-44 in the season opening game at Spencerville High School.
Local pictures on December 6th, 2014