Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 538 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Arlington to near Sidney, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Kenton, Ada, West Liberty, Anna, Jackson Center, Forest, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Hardin, and Northwood.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 91 and 106.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM 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.
Today 87° Today 87° chance 68° 68° chance Tomorrow 87° Tomorrow 87° likely 59° 59°
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
Jeffrey Davis
Jeffrey "J.D." Davis, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 4:20 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2018 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born April 13, 1953 in Lima, OH to George F. and Marjorie M. (Sharp) Davis.
He is survived by: son Christifer Davis of St. Marys, OH; son Jeremy (Dani) Davis of Arkansas; step-son Anthony Rodriguez of Dayton, OH; sister Jackie (Larry) Carter of Cincinnati, OH; nieces, nephews and uncles; companion and love of his life Darlene Chilcoat of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father George Davis; mother Marjorie Davis-Thompson; brother George Thompson; step-father Ron Thompson.
He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School. He retired from Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH where he worked as a tow-motor operator. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 and Sons of the American Legion.
"J.D." had served as president of the Barbarians Motorcycle Club (Lima Chapter). His favorite pastimes included riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, fishing and listening to music. He was an honorable man to whom "respect" and "loyalty" were more than mere words.
Rites are scheduled to begin 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 21, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel). His close friend, Evangelist Patrick Bayman, will officiate the services.
Visitation 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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