Williams County OH ARES

Williams County OH ARES The Williams County Amateur Radio Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) is committed to providing emergency communications in a time of need

08/25/2026

26 tornado warnings were issued by IWX on August 24, 2016 which was, at the time, and still is today, the most Tornado Warnings our office has ever issued in a single day! A total of 14 tornadoes occurred in our forecast area during the outbreak.

08/21/2026

Williams County Office of Emergency Management

At approximately 6:00 p.m. today, outdoor warning sirens were activated county-wide after dispatchers received a report of cloud rotation in the Pioneer area, subsequently confirmed by a first responder. Sirens were sounded out of an abundance of caution per established protocol.

The National Weather Service did not issue a Tornado Warning for Williams County during this event, so no automated Alert86 message was triggered. Dispatchers began preparing a manual Alert86 message; however, the reported rotation dissipated before that manual message could be completed and released.

Residents are reminded to treat any siren activation as a signal to seek shelter immediately and to monitor NWS or local media for further information.

08/14/2026

With the severe threat diminishing, I wanted to share the view that we have while we monitor severe weather on its way to the area.

We have Reflectivity/Velocity from two different radar programs as a primary and a backup, current wind gusts/direction, 24 hour observed rainfall, radio communications with the county/state, local news, national news, and a direct chat group with the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana to provide them real-time reports.

Out of view is a computer setup and dedicated to Nixel to push out any watches or warnings as text messages.

When severe weather approaches, the office is fully staffed with volunteers to take phone calls and reports as needed. CERT is typically put on stand-by to respond for any traffic control needs to help alleviate stress on law enforcement.

Thank you to everyone who follows along and provides information to us!

08/14/2026

Storms have intensified to our northwest and will have the greatest potential to create heavy rain leading to flooding, especially if they track through the areas south of US-30 that have received plenty of rain so far. Gusty to damaging wind cannot be ruled out.

08/13/2026

More heavy rain is possible tonight and the flood watch for counties along/south of US-30 has been extended until Friday morning. A few storms may also be capable of gusty winds but severe weather chances are very low. Never drive through water-covered roadways. Turn around, don't drown!

08/13/2026

Heavy rain from thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening will renew concerns for flash flooding. Water from today’s rainfall will be slow to recede and given that the ground is so saturated from recent rainfall, flash flooding is likely to occur, especially south of US 30.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our food stand during the 127 Yard Sale in the West Unity Park, and saw us making cont...
08/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our food stand during the 127 Yard Sale in the West Unity Park, and saw us making contacts or contacted us from all over the U.S. and Canada!!! Just like John here, we had a blast!!! Hope you liked your food!!!!

08/07/2026

In case you didn't notice, the Angola NOAA Weather Radio Station is covering the area again!!! ...ANGOLA NOAA WEATHER RADIO BACK ON THE AIR...

The NOAA Weather Radio broadcast from the Angola area (KXI-94
162.425) has returned to full service.

The Williams County Amateur Radio Association will be having a food stand and operating radios during the Route 127 Yard...
07/28/2026

The Williams County Amateur Radio Association will be having a food stand and operating radios during the Route 127 Yard Sale again this year. Anyone can come get a sandwich and see how we can make contacts in the U.S. and around the world!!!

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P. O. Box #23
Bryan, OH
43506

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+14196303547

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