Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 517 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of Berne, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Celina, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chattanooga, Neptune, and Tama.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 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.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 19 at 4:39PM EDT until May 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 231 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
FAYETTE UNION WAYNE
IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA
DEARBORN FRANKLIN RIPLEY
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
UNION
IN SOUTHWEST OHIO
BUTLER HAMILTON WARREN
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK DARKE GREENE HARDIN LOGAN MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, CAMDEN, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, EATON, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, KENTON, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, OSGOOD, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, VERSAILLES, WAPAKONETA, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, AND XENIA.
Today 88° Today 88° slight chance chance 60° 60° likely Tomorrow 68° Tomorrow 68° chance 47° 47°
Thursday, December 21st, 2023
Ray Payne
Ray Payne passed away on December 18, 2023.
He was born on October 25, 1949. Always quick with a smile, Ray's life was characterized by kindness, integrity, a cheerful demeanor, and a love of family.
Ray is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca Payne; 4 children Ryan Payne (Abbey), Sean Payne (Melissa), Kory Payne (Natalie), and Kami Benoit (Bill); siblings Jannifer Joel, Greg Payne (Terry), Catherine Koch, and Randy Koch (Debbie). Ray was the proud grandfather of nine grandchildren.
Ray obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and Masters in Administration from Wright State University. His career in education spanned decades, with the majority of those years spent as a teacher, coach, and principal at Wapakoneta City Schools. He left a lasting impression on students, colleagues, and community. Ray was an active member of the Wapakoneta Optimist Breakfast Club, dedicated to serving the youth within the Wapak community. Ray was an avid golfer and enjoyed sharing that passion with family and friends. When not on the golf course, he was happiest fishing for bass or watching his grandchildren in their extracurricular activities. Known for his warm sense of humor, Ray had a knack for sharing puns and dad jokes. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will be cherished through the stories, laughter, and love he brought into the lives of those fortunate enough to call him family and friend. May he rest in peace.
A memorial service and celebration of Ray's life to be held in Celina, OH will be shared at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wapakoneta Breakfast Optimist Club.
Special condolences may be expressed at frederickfh.com.
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