Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.
High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 2:19PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Today 52° Today 52° chance 29° 29° Tomorrow 44° Tomorrow 44° 39° 39°
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Wednesday, January 10th, 2007
Helen McHugh
Helen M. McHugh, 84, of Van Wert, died at 3:10 a.m. Jan. 9, 2007, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert.
she was born April 3, 1922, in Van Wert, to Jacob and Maggie Burch Davis. On Nov. 22, 1939, she married Emmanuel M. McHugh, who died Oct. 3, 2002.
Survivors are two daughters, Connie Wood, Van Wert, and Delda, Delphos; a sister, Elsie Heindel, Celina; and a grandchild.
Deceased are a son, Mearl; two brothers, Wilbur and Lowain Davis; and a sister.
She retired from the former Mersman Brothers, Celina, and delivered the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Sunday Edition for 32 years and the Van Wert Times Bulletin for many years.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, the Rev. Paul Miller officiating. Burial is at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church or the donor's choice.
Condolences can be sent to agfhc@earthlink.net.
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