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Published: 11/14/21 @ 3:30 PM – Updated: 11/14/21 @ 3:30 PM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Cass, Fulton, Grant, La Porte, Marshall, Miami, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, and White Counties.
Gusty Winds Expected Late Afternoon Into Early Evening.
Gusty winds later this afternoon will be able to reach 40 mph with a few sporadic gusts to 45 mph. The highest gusts are expected between 4 PM and 9 PM. Winds will diminish but remain breezy into the overnight. Gusty winds will be capable of blowing about unsecured outdoor objects and a few tree limbs may come down as well. Use caution if traveling in a high-profile vehicle.
Published: 10/28/21 @ 10:36 PM – Updated: 10/28/21 @ 10:36 PM
Flood Warning Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall,.Pulaski, and Starke Counties.
The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Tiffin River At Stryker affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties.
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio; Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski, Marshall, Starke, Kosciusko and Fulton Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Branch Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville affecting Allen, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
*The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Monday afternoon.
*The Flood Warning continues for the Tippecanoe River near Ora.
*Until early Monday afternoon.
*At 10:30 AM EDT Thursday /9:30 AM CDT Thursday/ the stage was 12.8 feet.
*Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
*Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
*Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday afternoon.
*Impact: At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding of residences and low-lying areas begins.
Instructions: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near floodwaters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for further statements and updated forecasts. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued this evening.
Published: 10/27/21 @ 5:14 PM – Updated: 10/27/21 @ 5:14 PM
Flood Warning Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Pulaski, and Starke Counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski, Marshall, Starke, Kosciusko and Fulton Counties. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Ohio NEAR Newville affecting Allen, De Kalb and Defiance Counties. Tiffin River At Stryker, Ohio affecting Williams, Fulton and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Branch Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting Elkhart, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County.
*Recent rainfall led to rises on area rivers.
*The Flood Warning remains in effect; for the Tippecanoe River near Ora.
*Until further notice.
*At 3:30 PM EDT Wednesday /2:30 PM CDT Wednesday/ the stage was 12.6 feet.
*Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
*Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
*Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet just after midnight tonight.
*Impact...At 14.0 feet, Extensive flooding of residences and low-lying areas begins.
Instructions: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Never drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water may be too deep to allow safe passage. Never allow children to play in or near floodwaters. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or local media for further statements and updated forecasts. Detailed river forecasts and additional information can be found at www.weather.gov/iwx under Rivers and Lakes. The next statement will be issued no later than Thursday morning at 1045 AM EDT /945 AM CDT/.
Published: 10/26/21 @ 4:50 PM – Updated: 10/26/21 @ 4:50 PM
Frost Advisory Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, De Kalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY.
*WHAT: Temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost formation.
*WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
*WHEN: From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Wednesday.
*IMPACTS: Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.
Instructions: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Published: 10/24/21 @ 9:14 PM – Updated: 10/24/21 @ 9:14 PM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Cass, Fulton, Marshall, Miami, and St. Joseph Counties.
Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of St. Joseph, Fulton, Cass, Miami, Marshall, Western Cass, and Southeastern Berrien Counties through 930 PM EDT.
At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from New Buffalo to near Knox to near Brookston. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near; Koontz Lake around 910 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of these storms include Plymouth, Buchanan, Berrien Springs, Logansport, Niles, Royal Center, Lakeville, Dowagiac and Bremen. This includes the following highways, Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 64 and 87. Interstate 94 in Michigan between mile markers 24 and 28.
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Instructions: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Published: 10/23/21 @ 5:58 PM – Updated: 10/23/21 @ 5:58 PM
Flood Watch Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Allen, Cass, De Kalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.
*The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Watch for portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Allen, Cass, De Kalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, White, and Whitley. In northwest Ohio, Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Williams.
*From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
*A warm front will move northward across the area and bring periods of moderate rain later Sunday through Monday morning. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible across the two southern tiers of counties along the warm front. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible
*The potential exists for small stream and creek flooding as well as flooding of low spots where water may cover some roads.
Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Published: 10/13/21 @ 1:18 AM – Updated: 10/13/21 @ 1:18 AM
Dense Fog Advisory Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, La Porte, Marshall, Pulaski, St. Joseph, and Starke Counties.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING.
*WHAT: Visibility to one quarter of a mile or less at times.
*WHERE: In Indiana, La Porte, St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton IN, and Kosciusko Counties. In Michigan, Berrien County.
*WHEN: Until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning.
*IMPACTS: Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Instructions: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Published: 10/09/21 @ 1:47 AM – Updated: 10/09/21 @ 1:47 AM
Dense Fog Advisory Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Adams, Allen, Cass, De Kalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING.
* WHAT...Visibility less than 1 mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
Instructions: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Published: 10/08/21 @ 11:08 PM – Updated: 10/08/21 @ 11:08 PM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, De Kalb, Elkhart, Fulton, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.
Areas of Fog Tonight into Saturday Morning.
Fog is expected tonight into Saturday morning, with most locations seeing visibility drop to around 1-3 miles. Patchy dense fog is likely at times, with visibility dropping below 1/2 mile. Conditions should improve shortly after sunrise Saturday morning. If driving, be prepared for rapidly fluctuating visibility over short distances. To be safe, slow down, use your low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.