Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 3:55PM EDT until August 19 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Mercer County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 355 PM EDT, radar 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 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Coldwater, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Chickasaw, Burkettsville, Montezuma, Carthagena and Maria Stein.
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief cold air funnels this afternoon and evening. Several funnel clouds have already been spotted across west-central Ohio, with this feature potentially moving into central Ohio over the coming hours. Keep in mind, the majority of these funnels will not reach the ground, but if they do, gusty winds and minor damage may occur.
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 12:40PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Today 77° Today 77° chance 63° 63° chance Tomorrow 77° Tomorrow 77° slight chance 60° 60°
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
Adolph 'Sonny' Meyer
Adolph J. "Sonny" Meyer age 86 of Newport, Ohio died on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 17, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Julius J. & Louise F. (Fiely) Meyer. He married Joan Utz on August 3, 1957 in St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie, Ohio. She survives in Newport.
He is also survived by children: Michael Meyer, Newport, Walter & Kathy Meyer, Newport, Jean & Kevin Borchers, Russia, Janet & Mike Siegel, Fort Loramie, daughter-in-law Tammy & Tony Heitbrink, Minster, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sister Shirley & Harold Balster, St. Henry, in-laws: Charlene Meyer, Newport, Linda Meyer, New Bremen, Rita Utz, Fort Loramie and Betty Bayne, Sidney.
He was preceded in death by sons: Dale Meyer, Donald Meyer, siblings: Marilyn & Joe Caprara, Clifford Meyer, Robert Meyer, Charlene & Bob Boerger, William Meyer, Delbert Meyer, in-laws, James & JoAnn Utz, Michael Utz and Mary Jean Utz.
Sonny was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport, where he was also a lector, choir member and the Men's Sodality. He was veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War and a member of the Fort Loramie American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Versailles, Catholic War Veterans, Sidney, Rotary Club and the Fort Loramie Athletic Boosters.
He was the founder of Meyers Garage in March of 1964 and reactivated the Newport Sportsman's Club, provided support for the Coonskin Cap Brigade, Ducks Unlimited & Wilson Hospice. He was also instrumental in establishing the relationship between the Newport Sportsman's Club and Country Concert.
Sonny was a Cynthian Twp. Trustee and a past Shelby County Commissioner for 2 terms from 1985 to 1993. Sonny was an avid trapshooter and a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association and the 16 yard Class A State Champion in 1992 and the 23 yard Handicap State Champion in 1992.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport. Burial with full military honors will follow at Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia from 3 to 8 PM on Thursday, October 22 and from 9 to 10 AM on Friday. Visitors will be asked to follow CDC guidelines.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to Wilson Hospice or charity of donor's choice.
Condolences for the family may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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