Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Fort Recovery, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Versailles, Union City, Ansonia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, and Pikeville.
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 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 90° Today 90° slight chance 72° 72° slight chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° likely chance 65° 65° chance
Friday, September 21st, 2018
Rachel Webb
Rachel Marie Webb, 97, of Rockford, Ohio, died Tuesday evening, September 18, 2018, at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford.
She was born on January 8, 1921, in Nobel Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, to Ralph C. and Margaret (Schillinger) Brodbeck. She was a graduate of Neptune High School, Class of 1938. On May 29, 1940, she married John C. Webb, and he preceded in death on May 5, 1994.
Rachel retired from the Rockford Post Office where she had been a postal clerk. Rachel never failed to have a smile for everyone who walked through the door, along with a friendly greeting.
She lived the majority of her life in the area, making her home with John in Rockford. She was a member of the Rockford United Methodist Church, the 20th Century Club, and the Eastern Star in Rockford, and later in Celina.
Surviving is a sister-in-law, Bonnie Miesse of Celina, Ohio and 7 nieces and nephews: James F. (Pat) Now, Rosemary "Sue" (Claire) Stetler, Dr. Joseph (Evelyn) Now, Lois Ann Armstrong, Joyce (Terry) Finke, Kristine (Rev. Nick) Doversberger, and Dr. Rev. Mark (Barbara) Brodbeck.
Deceased in addition to Rachel's husband, John, is a brother, Eugene Brodbeck and his wife, Onnolee; her sister, Naomi Now, and 2 brothers-in-law: James W. Now and Melitis Miesse.
Funeral services for Rachel will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at the Rockford United Methodist Church, with Dr. Rev. Mark Brodbeck and Pastor Chip Steffy officiating; burial will take place at 1: 30 p.m. at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, Ohio.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., at the church.
Memorials may be directed to the Donor's Choice.
Condolences may be expressed at ketchamripley.com.
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