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°
Tuesday, January 9th, 2024
Obituaries on January 9th, 2024
Constance "Connie" S. Gray, age 76, of Celina, passed away at her home in Celina on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. [More]
Lloyd "Bill" "Flip" Phlipot, 82, of Noblesville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at The Restoracy of Carmel. [More]
Wanda H. Fredericks, age 62, of Coldwater, died Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. [More]
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Angela M. Imel, age 55, of St. Henry, died Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hospice of Central Ohio in Columbus. [More]
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Bobby D. Collins, 73, of Celina, Ohio, died 11:44 A.M. Friday, January 5, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. [More]
Gerald L. Watercutter, age 84, peacefully passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, [More]
Pamela Sue Stoker, 71, of Celina, died January 4, 2024, at her residence.
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Stories on January 9th, 2024
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NEW BREMEN - Village councilors on Monday evening approved a final reading of an ordinance prohibiting cannabis dispensaries and cultivators in New Bremen.
ST. MARYS - City councilors on Monday heard first reading of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Pine Street located in the east addition to St. Marys Foundry.
ST. HENRY - Three Dodge Ram trucks were stolen from St. Henry residents on Sunday morning, police chief Mike Link told village councilors on Monday night.
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local school board members continue to lay the groundwork for a new junior high school two months after voters approved a ballot issue to finance the construction of a $23.3 million building.
COLDWATER - Two village council members and the mayor were sworn in by village solicitor Judy Koesters at Monday night's organizational meeting.
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ST. HENRY - School board members on Monday completed the final step to put a 4.6-mill renewal emergency tax levy on the March 19 primary election ballot.
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Becca Wenning broke a 40-plus year Coldwater girls basketball record for points in a game as the Cavaliers rolled to a win over Lima Central Catholic on Monday, taking a 36-18 lead at halftime on the way to a 64-27 road victory.
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Marion Local alumnus Nathan Bruns scored 25 points to help lead the University of Findlay to an 85-79 win over Northwood in a Great Midwest Athletic Conference game on Saturday. [More]
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