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°
Friday, August 7th, 2009
Paul Hammond
Paul E. Hammond, 81, 311 Johnson Ave., Celina, died at 3:40 a.m. Aug. 5, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born April 12, 1928, in Celina to Richard and Esther Pierstorff Hammond. On Feb. 26, 1950, he married Joanne Kinkley, who survives.
Other survivors are a son, Jon (Debbie) Hammond, Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Paula Hammond, Cleveland and Janice Hammond (Edward) Hemmelgarn, Shaker Heights; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren.
Deceased is a son, Steven Hammond.
He retired from Reynolds and Reynolds, Celina, and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. He loved to travel and was a member of the Newmar Traveling Club and the Sun City West Retirees Softball League. He graduated from Celina High School in 1946.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial is at a later date.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, and one hour prior to service at the church.
Contributions can be made to St. John Builders.
Condolences can be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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