Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 646 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Van Wert to near Monroe, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Rockford, Mendon, Chattanooga, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 3:40PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Delaware, Licking, Union, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 91° Today 91° slight chance slight chance 73° 73° slight chance Tomorrow 88° Tomorrow 88° chance 71° 71° chance
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Monday, May 16th, 2016
Ralph Bruns
Ralph A. Bruns, age 85 of St. Henry, died on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
He was born on July 23, 1930 in Chickasaw to the late George & Anna (Eyink) Bruns. On October 27, 1956 he married Roselyn J. Will, and she survives in St. Henry.
He is survived by eight children: Teresa & Steve Poling, St. Henry, Marvin & Cindy Bruns, St. Henry, Diane & Craig Griesdorn, New Bremen, Cindy & Dan Broering, Coldwater, Allan & Janet Bruns, St. Henry, Mary & Dave Bohman, Yorkshire, Lori & Brad Wallace, Greenfield, IN, and Jenni & Wayne Jones, Ft. Recovery. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and siblings: Lester & Johanna Bruns, St. Henry, Dorothy & Dennis Bills, St. Henry, and a sister in-law Joan Bruns, Coldwater.
He is preceded in death by three grandchildren; siblings: Don Bruns, Ivo & Jean Bruns, Marita & Ed Elking; and in-laws: Charles & Roberta Will, Roger & Irene Will, and Barbara & Don Knapke.
He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Maria Stein Knights of St. John, and a former member of the adult church choir. Ralph was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and also a member of the St. Henry American Legion, the Coldwater VFW, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Coldwater.
He retired after 44 years from the former New Idea factory in Coldwater, he also worked 16 years for the St. Henry schools as a groundskeeper, and after retirement worked at Gel's IGA, for another 12 years.
Ralph organized various horseshoe clubs, including Coldwater for 37 years, the Mercer County Fair, as well as Chickasaw. Ralph enjoyed watching his grandchildren's activities and following the Cincinnati Reds. He also loved dancing with his wife, Roselyn, riding his bike around town, and was an avid fisherman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Henry Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 until 8 pm today and 9:00 until 10:00 am Tuesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Henry E.M.S. building fund.
Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
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