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°
Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
Obituaries on September 4th, 2018
Daniel J. Bills, age 69, of Montezuma, died Friday, August 31, 2018 at OSU Medi [More]
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Stories on September 4th, 2018
State proposes changing manure rules
CELINA - Lake Improvement Association officials urge residents to oppose proposed rules changes that affect the Grand Lake Watershed and would lift the ban on surface applying manure between Dec. 15 and March 15 each year. [More]
State proposes changing manure rules
CELINA - Grand Lake's water looks to be clearer, and testing backs up that appearance, according to a professor who is studying the lake's water quality.
CELINA - Louie waits for a truck to pass by before he walks across the street, leading the way to the next house for paper carrier sisters Tristen and Ava Helman, and their mom, Amy Helman.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today is launching the Market Facilitation Program to pay out $12 billion in emergency relief to ease the pain of U.S. farmers hurt by trade disputes with China and other countries.
CELINA - A Saturday evening fire created heavy damage in a garage and left smoke damage throughout the house, according to a fire department news release.
CELINA - The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident involving a 2-year-old who was struck by a vehicle on Sunday afternoon.
Sheriff Jeff Grey on Monday night confirmed to the newspaper his office is investigating but added the incident appears to be an accident.
Area students send get-well wish to injured Coldwater football player
No matter the sport or the academic event, Midwest Athletic Conference teams will battle hard on the field of competition and come together afterward to celebrate. [More]
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St. Henry improved to 8-1 on the volleyball season by going 3-0 at its Redskin Classic invitational on Saturday. The Redskins defeated Fort Recovery in the final match of the day to complete the perfect day.
ROSSBURG - As the saying goes, "Like fine wine, Billy Moyer just keeps getting better with time."
The 60-year-old Batesville, Arkansas, driver, a s
The public can attend a drive-it-yourself tour from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 9 highlighting several agriculture and water-quality related sites in Mercer County.
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