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°
a_d
Friday, September 20th, 2013
Ralph Rabe
Ralph D. Rabe, 93, St. Marys, died at 2:13 p.m. Sept. 18, 2013, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1920, in Mercer County, to Vintson and Esther Shroyer Rabe. On April 20, 1947, he married Margaret Jones in St. Marys, and she died Jan. 10, 1995.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty (Stephen) McCoy, St. Marys, and two sisters, Mary Montague, Dayton, and Jeanie (Pleasant "Verlie") Boroff, St. Marys.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Merle Rabe
He was a graduate of Wabash High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a farmer and retired production employee for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #323, both in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included bowling, golfing, playing cards and bingo.
Funeral rites are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Miller Funeral Home West Chapel, St. Marys, the Rev. Jon Kraner officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
Archive of
September 20th, 2013
Buy this E-Edition
Additional obituaries on this date
Eulalia Binegar
Eulalia Lee Binegar, 83, Dunkirk, Ind., passed away Sept. 18, 2013, at Millers Merry Manor, Dunkirk. [More]
Darlene Purk
Darlene Purk, 70, Sebring, Fla., formerly of Celina, passed away Sept. 18, 2013, in Sebring. [More]
Mary Reid
Mary Alice Reid, 79, Celina, passed away Sept. 18, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Alvin Schulze
Alvin B. Schulze, 91, St. Marys, died at 6 a.m. Sept. 19, 2013, at the St. Mary [More]
Richard Watercutter
Richard Paul Watercutter, 69, Celina, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Sept. 19, 2013, [More]
Marjorie Wellman
Marjorie Wellman, 88, New Knoxville, died Sept. 20, 2013, at Otterbein, St. Mar [More]
a_d