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°
Monday, December 31st, 2018
Obituaries on December 31st, 2018
Ned William Brown, age 68, of Ellettsville, died Friday (12/28) at I.U. Health; Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. [More]
Rebecca J. Cunningham, 79, of rural Celina (Neptune), OH died 9:27 a.m. Friday December 28, 2018 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. [More]
Darlene D. Groeneveld, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. [More]
Betty L. Kremer age 91, of Versailles passed away at 10:05 PM on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Versailles Healthcare Center. [More]
Ruth Schwieterman, age 91, of rural Portland passed away Thursday evening December 27, 2018 in Miller's Merry Manor in Dunkirk. [More]
Stories on December 31st, 2018
ROCKFORD - As people look forward to the coming year, many have made fitness-related resolutions, hoping to lose weight and improve their lives. 
Fitness and smart watches can help keep people on track, Parkway baseball coach Luke Clouse said.
Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic
COLDWATER - St. Henry and Marion Local will meet Friday in the resumption of Midwest Athletic Conference play.
Fans got a sneak preview as the teams met for the Asset Allocation Associates Holiday Classic championship at the Palace in Coldwater on Saturday.
OVISCO Tournament
CELINA - Marion Local's Heidi Rethman came out on fire in Saturday's OVISCO championship game against St. Henry.
She remained on fire, too.
The sophomore guard scored 22 points, and the Flyers put away the Redskins with a 15-5 run in the final quarter to win 59-42 at the Celina Fieldhouse. [More]
Area Roundup
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
The Parkway boys basketball team's trip to North Central High School in Pioneer was rewarded by the Panthers winning the JJ Winns Holiday Tournament with a 61-56 win over Onsted, Michigan in Saturday's championship game.
Local pictures on December 31st, 2018