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°
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Wednesday, September 4th, 2013
Joan Ruterbories
Joan J. Ruterbories, 80, Celina, died at 4:20 p.m. Sept. 1, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
She was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Neligh, Neb., to Harold and Melissa Bare Johnson. On Dec. 26, 1963, she married Joseph Duane Ruterbories at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk, Neb., and he died in April 1995.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including godchildren, Paula "Jeanie" Rockwood-Rush, Wilhelmina "Willie" Klosterman, Delores Rockwood, Al J. (Pam) Rockwood, Robert (Malissa) Rockwood, Douglas Johnson, Harold Johnson, Nighram Johnson, Phyllis Johnson and Melissa Barbre.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Nighram Johnson and Marvin Johnson; two sisters, Dolores Rockwood and Phyllis Johnson; and nephew and godson, Paul "Joe" Rockwood.
She was a graduate of Neligh High School.
She was a farm wife and had also worked as a nursing assistant. Following the death of her beloved husband, she moved to Celina to be closer to family. She eventually became a resident at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Her favorite pastimes were crocheting and spending time with her family.
Rites are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, High Street Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Alfons Minja officiating. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh.
Calling is 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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