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°
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Wednesday, February 14th, 2024
Georgia Fox
Georgia Anna Fox, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 7:10 a.m. Monday, February 12, 2024 at Odem at Auglaize.
She was born on August 9, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to Emil L. & Glenna L. (Miller) Hume who preceded her in death. She was married for 29 years to her husband Paul D. Fox, and he survives in Wapakoneta.
She is also survived by her children; Charlene Ja (Jim) Holycross, Steven M. (Penny) Johnston Jr.; step-children Paul M. (Kari) Fox, Nancy (Fred) Burrel, Corina Gardener Wreede; grandchildren Bruno Holycross, Zach (Megan) Holycross, Rainy Holycross, Slayer Holycross, Travis Holycross, Jasmine Holycross, Hunter Holycross, Austin (Andrea) Johnston, Ryan (Melinda) Johnston, Magan Johnston, Kaitlin (John) Martin, Elizabeth (Juston) Wheeler, Triston Fox, Arabella Fox; great-grandchildren Holdyn Johnston, Paris Johnston, Rowan Martin, Julian Martin, Neveah Martin, Leeym Wheeler, Karoline Wheeler; niece Steph (Wayne Augsburger) Hoff; nephew Jordan Motter and great-niece Angelle Wyatt.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Hoff.
Georgia was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a very talented musician in a country band of Lima as the Limaland Drifters and an accomplished craft and tole painter. She worked in many places, but the most for K-Mart for 25 years. She loved sewing and made many of her children's clothes. She loved camping with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by many in the community and relatives. She will always be remembered for her Oreo Truffle Balls.
Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2024 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta with Pastor Doug Pretorius officiating.
Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Special Olympics.
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