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°
Thursday, January 16th, 2020
Obituaries on January 16th, 2020
Mabel M. Blosser, 87, of Celina, OH died Tuesday January 14, 2020 at the Gardens of Celina. [More]
Charles W. Coil, 56, St. Marys, died on Jan. 14, 2020, at Joint Township Distri [More]
Alfred T. Hart, age 91, of Carthagena, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Gardens at St. Henry. [More]
Frederick D. Zeik, 88, of Rockford passed away at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. [More]
Stories on January 16th, 2020
Indiana man shot, killed over weekend
PORTLAND, IND. - Fort Recovery High School head softball coach Esther Stephen and assistant softball coach Shelby Hiestand admitted to conspiring to murder a Portland, Indiana, man, according to a probable cause affidavit from the Jay County Clerk of Courts. [More]
For retired teacher, obstacle course is great fun, tradition
CELINA - Those who were lucky enough to have had physical education teacher Deb Smith Squire from 1983-2007 at Coldwater Elementary School very likely recall the magic of her annual Christmas obstacle course that melded the holiday spirt with exercise. [More]
CELINA - A Celina woman was sentenced on Wednesday to six and a half years in prison after her conviction on aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges stemming from a fatal traffic accident in 2017.
District just one of 27 in the state to receive accolade
NEW BREMEN - School board members on Wednesday learned the elementary school had received high marks in a state evaluation.
State superintendent Pa
Bowsher appointed new councilman
MONTEZUMA - The son of former mayor Randy Garman will continue the family tradition of serving the village.
Council members on Wednesday hired Ran
The Hoops
State-ranked Minster, Marion Local meet in Maria Stein
"The Hoops" is a weekly preview for the area's biggest game plus a glance at the upcoming schedule in the Midwest Athletic Conference and Western Buckeye League.
COLDWATER - Noah Miller and Josh Hrycko have been friends and teammates throughout their school days at Coldwater.
Now the two will continue to be teammates at the college level as both committed to NCAA Division III Ohio Northern University on Wednesday.
The Fort Recovery High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its two newest members on Saturday between the boys' junior varsity and varsity games with Arcanum at Fort Site Fieldhouse.
Local pictures on January 16th, 2020