Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:27PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 526 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Celina to 7 miles south of Kenton, moving east at 45 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... Sidney, Bellefontaine, Celina, Wapakoneta, St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Richwood, West Liberty, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Russells Point, De Graff, Botkins, Lakeview, New Knoxville, Belle Center, West Mansfield, and Chippewa Park.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 93 and 113.
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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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
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Kara Fullenkamp, 17, Rockford, is a senior at Parkway High School and is employed at 7 Brew Coffee. She will perform a flute solo of "Ave Maria." Her community service initiative is "Music for Mental Health." She is the daughter of Jason and Jennifer Fullenkamp.

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