Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 8:42AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 842 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Newport, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Coldwater, Versailles, St. Henry, Bradford, Webster, Gettysburg, Osgood, Chickasaw, North Star, Montezuma, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, Maria Stein, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Carthagena, Willowdell, Horatio, and Union Corners.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM 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, Union and Wayne, Kentucky, including the following counties, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, 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 Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 8:34AM EDT until August 11 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 834 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fort Loramie, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Troy, Sidney, Piqua, New Bremen, Minster, Covington, Newport, Bradford, Anna, Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, Pleasant Hill, Botkins, New Knoxville, Hardin, Russia, Laura, Fletcher, Port Jefferson, and Casstown. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 71 and 106.
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 8:34AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 834 AM EDT, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located near Chippewa Park, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Bellefontaine, Kenton, Richwood, Russells Point, Lakeview, Alger, Belle Center, West Mansfield, Chippewa Park, Northwood, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mount Victory, Rushsylvania, Mcguffey, Huntsville, Ridgeway, Zanesfield, Raymond, and New Jerusalem. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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.
CELINA - The city was a bit more colorful on Saturday as about 300 people participated in the Small Town Pride March, waving flags and displaying signs in support of the LGBTQ community.
Despite thunderstorms earlier in the day, it didn't rain on the parade, and organizers said they were awed and humbled by the turnout. [More]
Marion Local graduate playing with Mid-American Unity in TBT
By Colin Foster
MARIA STEIN - A professional basketball career awaits Luke Knapke in Belgium.
In the meantime, the Marion Local graduate is preparing to see where he stacks up against some of the competition.
Knapke will play for Mid-American Unity in The Basketball Tournament, which tips off Saturday and runs through July 14 in Columbus. The 24-team field includes a collection of former big-name college players vying for the $1-million dollar, winner-take-all prize. [More]
CELINA - Local health officials say customer indifference, vague language in state safety guidelines and lengthy administrative procedures have made it difficult to enforce COVID-19 safety measures for restaurants and other businesses.
