Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 411 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Celina to near Lewisburg, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size 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... Dayton, Huber Heights, Troy, Trotwood, Sidney, Piqua, Vandalia, Englewood, Celina, Wapakoneta, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Fort Shawnee, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, Newport, and Cridersville.
This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 21 and 38. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 58 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Heat Advisory issued June 26 at 3:14PM EDT until June 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Consecutive days of high heat and humidity can be especially hazardous as warm overnight temperatures will provide little relief.
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Friday, January 18th, 2013
Kevin Richards
Kevin Richards, 61, Hilliard, died Jan. 16, 2013.
Surviving are his loving wife of 17 years, Karla, and children, Hannah and Austin, all of Hilliard; sisters Josi Richard of Washington, and Jodie Heath of California; brother Daniel Heath of California; father-in-law and mother-in-law Ken and Elaine Romer of Fort Recovery; sister-in-law, Kathy (Scott) Simonson of Baltimore, Ohio; brother-in-law, Ted (Lisa) Romer of Fort Recovery; and nieces, nephews, loving extended family and a host of good friends.
Deceased are his parents.
He was previously employed by family-owned business Atlantic Heating and Cooling as an HVAC certified technician for more than 40 years. He was a member of St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music, traveling, attending his children's sports functions and loved the ocean, especially in California. He was originally from San Diego. He was known for his dry humor and witty sarcasm, but overall he was a devoted husband and father who always put his family first.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, Hilliard.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Monday at the Tidd Funeral Home with Crematory, Hilliard.
In lieu of flowers, family donations may be made to Karla Richards, P.O. BOX 582, Hilliard, OH 43026.
Condolences may be left at www.tiddfuneralservice.com.
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