Special Weather Statement issued August 13 at 6:14AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Fog has developed across the area. This is reducing visibility to 1 mile or less in some locations. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility along their route. Slow down and only use your low beam headlights.
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 4:50AM EDT until August 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lull in rainfall will continue for much of the day. However, additional storms will move into the area later this afternoon. The risk of heavy rainfall will be greatest tonight into early Friday morning. There is also the potential for storms to repeatedly move over the same locations, which increases flash flood risk.
Today 83° Today 83° chance 69° 69° chance likely Tomorrow 81° Tomorrow 81° chance likely 68° 68° chance
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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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