Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Fort Recovery, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Versailles, Union City, Ansonia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 90° Today 90° slight chance 72° 72° slight chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° likely chance 65° 65° chance
Saturday, November 7th, 2020
Kenneth Childers
Kenneth A. Childers, 52, of Rockford passed away at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 09, 1968, in Huntington, WV to Albert "Mouse" and Brenda (Lafon) Childers.
A 1986 honors graduate, Kenny attended Symmes Valley High School where he graduated with honors from Collins Career Center studying Machines Trade. Kenny was a member of Proctorville Lodge #550 and recently Lodge #377 F&AM of Rockford. He was also a member of National Turkey Federation and attended New Horizon Church.
In addition to his parents, Kenny was survived by a sister, Terra (Stacey) Henkle and two very special nieces, Macy and Meg Henkle. He loved watching them play volleyball and softball. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles & cousins.
A special thanks to his cousin, Mike Childers and to all his hunting pals, friends and classmates that stopped by to visit or who sent cards and food.
Funeral service will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home & Crematory, 625 OH-775, Proctorville, OH 45669 with Rev. John Paul Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Centenary Cemetery.
Visitation in Proctorville will be from 3 to 7 PM on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Hall Funeral Home.
Visitation in Rockford will be from 1 to 4 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, 111 W. First Street, Rockford, OH 45882.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kenny's memory may be directed to Wild Turkey Federation or to Parkway Softball through the Parkway Boosters.
To share in Kenneth's online memorial, please visit www.ketchamripley.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home.
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