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°
Saturday, September 21st, 2013
By Bruce Monnin
MINSTER - Mother Nature and two determined defenses combined to create a soggy and low scoring game between the Minster Wildcats and the St. Henry Redskins.
Three red zone stops by Minster's defense kept the Wildcats in the game long enough for Josh Nixon to find A.J. Huelsman for a 40-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give Minster a 7-0 victory. [More]
Western Buckeye League Boys Golf
By Gary R. Rasberry
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Celina's boys golf team posted its best finish in 40 years with a second-place finish at the Western Buckeye League boys golf tournament on Friday at Shawnee Country Club.
The second-place finish in the tournament allowed Celina to take the runner-up spot overall for the season. [More]
Obituaries on September 21st, 2013
Thomas W. Thwaits, 71, Fort Recovery, died Sept. 20, 2013, at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. [More]
Richard Paul Watercutter, 69, Celina, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Sept. 19, 2013, at his home with his family. [More]
Chad A. Shindeldecker, 50, died the evening of Sept. 17, 2013, at his residence in Ormond Beach, Fla. [More]
Alvin B. Schulze, 91, St. Marys, died at 6 a.m. Sept. 19, 2013, at the St. Marys Living Center. [More]
Local pictures on September 21st, 2013
Subscriber stories on September 21st, 2013
College-bound kids and their parents have plenty of homework to do before arriving on campus.
Whether it's taking ACT or SAT tests, campus visits, choosing a major or brainstorming ways to pay the bills, the transition from high school to college can be filled with anxiety and many questions.
Senior running back rushes for 143 yards and go-ahead score
CELINA - A constant rain made for miserable conditions, but it didn't seem to phase Celina's Braelen Bader too awful much.
Bader rushed for 143 yar
FORT RECOVERY - Marion Local's offense adapted to the weather conditions and let the running game do the work as the Flyers stayed unbeaten with a 33-0 win over Fort Recovery on Friday in Midwest Athletic Conference action at Barrenbrugge Park.
ROCKFORD - The Parkway Panthers used one big offensive play and a bend-but-don't-break defensive effort to defeat New Bremen 7-0 during a driving rain storm in Midwest Athletic Conference play Friday night at Panther Stadium.
Western Buckeye League Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Elida quarterback Logan Alexander ran for four touchdowns and the Bulldogs controlled time of possession while defeating St. Marys 34-14 on Friday night in Western Buckeye League action at Baughman Stadium. The Roughriders drop to 0-4 with the loss.
Midwest Athletic Conference Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Brody Hoying rushed for three touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Coldwater to a 41-6 win over Delphos St. John's on Friday night at Stadium Park in Delphos.