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.
Today 72° Today 72° 39° 39° Tomorrow 47° Tomorrow 47° 37° 37°
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Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Constance Wilkins
Constance "Connie" Sue Wilkins, age 73 of Celina, currently resided in Westerville to be closer to her daughter Jen, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Danbury at Parkside Westerville Assisted Living.
She was born March 3, 1952 to the late Lester Eugene and Gloria (Gray) Hawkins in Cleveland. On June 26, 1993, she married Ronald Wilkins Jr., who passed away on May 10, 2024. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Rowland of Columbus and sister Sherry Cramer of Cleveland.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her sister Sandra Barbarine.
Connie graduated from Midpark High School with the class of 1970. She then earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from Wright State University. She was an Associate Professor of Nursing at Lima Tech College until she retired.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, a Fourth Degree Ladies Auxiliary, National Honor Society, Kappa Phi, and the American Nursing Associating. She volunteers at Meals on Wheels in Florida and volunteered at the Miller House Assisted Living in Celina.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, with Deacon Charlie Salaway officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Capital City Hospice 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr. #170 Columbus, OH 43231 or Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund 229 W. Anthony St. Celina, OH 45822.
Condolences may be shared with the Wilkins family online at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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