Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 7:14AM EDT until September 5 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... North Central Shelby County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 714 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 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Rockford, New Knoxville, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Maria Stein, State Route 116 at State Route 197 and Chattanooga.
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:09AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 709 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ohio City, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, and Bulkhead.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
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.
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Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Barbara Gels
Barbara A. (Dirksen) Gels, age 77, of Dayton, passed away on September 29, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on July 26, 1947, in Celina, OH to the late August & Henrietta (Stucke) Dirksen.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by three brothers, Donald, Paul & Carl Dirksen.
Barbara is survived by her loving husband of almost 56 years, John (Jack) Gels; three daughters, Lisa & James Middleton of Westerville, OH, Jennifer & Thomas Mazzotta of Springboro, OH and Angela & Todd Fowler of Westerville, OH; two sisters-in-law, Geri Dirksen & Mary Dirksen; five grandchildren, Carly (26), Benjamin (23), Brooke (19), Ryan (18) & Colin (15); and by her extended family & many good friends.
Barbara was a long-time member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Englewood and of St. Christopher Church in Vandalia. She graduated from St. Rita's Hospital School of Nursing in Lima, Ohio in 1968 and worked as an RN in various doctor's offices in the Dayton area. Barbara was a kind and gentle soul who enjoyed reading, playing bridge & crocheting. She also enjoyed riding bikes on many of the bike trails, sewing, and spending time with her family, grandkids and her many dear friends. She was also active in PTA & Band Parents Associations at Northmont High School (Englewood/Clayton) and she volunteered at Dayton Children's Hospital in the gift shop for 10 years.
The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 - 11:00 am on Thursday, October 24, at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 East National Road, Vandalia. Mass will follow at 11:00 am. Following Mass, everyone is invited to join the family for a meal at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 753 S. Hyatt Street, Tipp City.
If desired, contributions may be made in memory of Barbara to the Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, 922 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402.
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