Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:16PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 216 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Waynesfield, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, 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. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Kenton, Ada, Fort Shawnee, Dunkirk, Alger, Waynesfield, Blanchard, Roundhead, Mcguffey, Uniopolis, Dola, Silver Creek, Jumbo, Huntersville, St. Johns, Walton, Mentzer, New Hampshire, and State Route 195 at State Route 235.
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.
Today 89° Today 89° slight chance chance 73° 73° Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° chance 68° 68° slight chance
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Thursday, September 14th, 2023
David Jackson
David Lee Jackson, 81, of Celina, Ohio passed away on September 12, 2023, at Celina Manor.
He was born April 5, 1942, in Celina to the late Carl and Martha (Trissel) Jackson. On March 27, 2010, he married May Ann (Litmer) Jackson and she survives at the residence in Celina.
Other survivors include his children, Ross (Karen) Jackson, Celina, Rona Schott, Celina and Rochelle (Francois) Collard, South Korea; a brother, Tom (Alice) Jackson, Chattanooga, Ohio; a sister, Diana (Jack "Bunk") Gray, Celina; and four grandchildren, Amelie, Wyatt, Nicolas and Jaret.
He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine (McDonald) Jackson; two brothers, Jonny and James Jackson; and a sister, Sharon Jackson.
David proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He worked at Mersman Furniture Factory in Celina for 27 years and Plastipack Packaging Inc in Jackson Center, Ohio for several years. He was a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina and Celina American Legion Post 210. He enjoyed collecting trains, watching the Cleveland Guardians, listening to Jonny Cash, being the president of the resident council at Celina Manor, and most of all being around and talking to people. David never knew a stranger, loved his family and his teddy bear "Buddy" and will be missed by all.
Memorial services will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina with Rev. Deb Ketcham officiating; where the family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 11:00 am prior to the services. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina; where military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post # 210 and Celina VFW Post # 5713.
Following the services at the cemetery, the family invites everyone to join them at the Grand Lake United Methodist Church for a luncheon and a continued celebration of David's life.
Memorial contributions can be given to Cancer Association of Mercer County, 218 S. Main St., Celina, Ohio 45822.
To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.
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