Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Anna, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... Anna, Jackson Center, Russells Point, Botkins, Lakeview, Alger, Waynesfield, Belle Center, Chippewa Park, Roundhead, Montra, Jumbo, Walton, Maplewood, Mccartyville, New Hampshire, Swanders, Bloom Center, State Route 195 at State Route 235, and Lewistown.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 95 and 104.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM 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 April 4 at 2:51PM EDT until April 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 97 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL OHIO
DELAWARE FRANKLIN LICKING MADISON UNION
IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO
AUGLAIZE CHAMPAIGN CLARK HARDIN LOGAN MIAMI SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADA, BELLEFONTAINE, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, KENTON, LONDON, MARYSVILLE, MINSTER, NEW BREMEN, NEWARK, PIQUA, PLAIN CITY, SIDNEY, SPRINGFIELD, ST. MARYS, TIPP CITY, TROY, URBANA, WAPAKONETA, AND WEST JEFFERSON.
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Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Dolores Ann Fortman
Dolores Ann Fortman, age 87, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Legacy Nursing Home in Beavercreek, Ohio.
She was born on April 28, 1937, in Burkettsville, to the late Clarence "Jim" and Rose (Baumer) Litmer.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" Fortman, whom she married on October 2, 1965, and who passed away on April 23, 2021; her son, Tim Fortman; her son-in-law, Jerry Alder; her grandsons, Andrew Bistrek and Jeremy Alder; and her sister-in-law, Shirley Litmer.
Dolores is survived by her children, Virginia Alder of London, Ohio, Cindy Bistrek of Xenia, Ohio, and David Fortman of Fort Recovery; her grandchildren, Adam (Courtney) Bistrek, Elizabeth (Jay) Alder, Alyssa (James IV) Erbaugh, Lucas (Rachel) Bistrek, Christina Bistrek, Maddi (Ron) Mills, and Holli Fortman; her great grandchildren, Aiden, Colton, Peyton, Wade, Lydia, Bristal, and Nate; and her siblings, Tom (Eileen) Litmer of Fort Recovery, Kenny (Linda) Litmer of Monroe, Indiana, Ron Litmer of Fort Recovery, Vern (June) Litmer of Miamisburg, and Linda (Bill) Stout of St. Henry.
Dolores attended St. Henry High School. She worked for Fort Recovery Industries for many years until her retirement. She was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and the lady's sodality.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Guests may visit with Dolores' family on Saturday from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
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