Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 3:47AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 347 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from St. Marys to Waynesfield, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Gusty winds may arrive well ahead of any rain.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Chippewa Park, Moulton, Chickasaw, Uniopolis, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Fryburg, and Montra.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 97 and 114.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 AM 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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 2:36AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN HARDIN LOGAN MERCER SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, CELINA, COLDWATER, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LANCASTER, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PICKERINGTON, SIDNEY, ST. MARYS, URBANA, AND WAPAKONETA.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 3:44AM EDT until September 5 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 343 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dunkirk, moving southeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Forest, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Ridgeway, Patterson, Dola, Grant, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, Walton, and New Hampshire.
Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 3:06AM EDT until September 5 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Auglaize County in west central Ohio... North Central Champaign County in west central Ohio... Western Logan County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 306 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Lakeview, Chippewa Park, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Mcmorran, Lewistown, Logansville, Bloom Center, Springhills and Lippincott.
69° 69° chance Sat 84° Sat 84° chance slight chance 60° 60° chance Sun 79° Sun 79°
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Obituaries on September 12th, 2011
Janice R. Schroeder, 74, Delaware, Ohio, died at 5:15 a.m. Sept. 11, 2011, at her residence following a brief illness. [More]
Enid Eudene Holdren, 93, Brownstown, Mich., died Sept. 5, 2011, in her home. [More]
Lfrieda Toth, 94, Celina, died Sept. 10, 2011.
Service is pending at Cisco Fu [More]
Rev. Larry G. Fries, 67, Celina, died at 2:50 a.m. Sept. 10, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. [More]
Mary Anna Rodriguez, 69, of Celina and formerly of Rockford and New Bremen, die [More]
Carl B. Thomas, 97, rural Rockford, died at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 11, 2011, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Agnes B. LeFevre, 95, Fort Recovery, died Sept. 10, 2011, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. [More]
Donna M. Forsthoefel, 53, Celina, died at 9:20 p.m. Sept. 9, 2011, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Stories on September 12th, 2011
REMEMBERING 9/11
CELINA - Mercer County residents gathered Sunday in Celina to share their sadness for the past and hope for the future on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. [More]
FORT RECOVERY - The Miami Indians who lived in western Ohio in the late 18th century experienced an unprecedented form of destructive warfare when attacked by early Americans.
MINSTER - The weathered gravestones at St. Augustine Cemetery have led to the unearthing of stories from the past.
The Rev. David Hoying, who grew
MINSTER - After needing to rally to beat Minster in the first game, Celina took control over the final two games to post a three-game sweep over the Wildcats in a battle of Grand Lake area teams on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Gymnasium.
World 100
ROSSBURG - After taking the lead on lap 13 from Chris Madden, it appeared Newport, Tennessee native Jimmy Owens would cruise to his second career win in the World 100 on Saturday night at Eldora Speedway. [More]
DELPHOS - Coming into Saturday night's contest, the Minster Wildcats had lost 15 straight games to the Delphos St. John's Blue Jays by an average of over 28 points.
Local Weekend Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Hedges-Boyer Park in Tiffin was the host for the 2011 Tiffin Cross Country Carnival, which brought teams from all over the state in a full day of races on Saturday.
Local pictures on September 12th, 2011