Published: 08/07/22 @ 2:45 PM – Updated: 08/07/22 @ 2:45 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Fulton, La Porte, Marshall, Pulaski, and Starke Counties.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana, Western Fulton County, Starke County, Southwestern Marshall County, and Southwestern La Porte County. Until 315 PM EDT/215 PM CDT/.
*At 215 PM EDT/115 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dunns Bridge, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
*Locations impacted include: Plymouth, Knox, Winamac, North Judson, Culver, Francesville, Medaryville, Pulaski, Oak Grove, Ripley, Kewanna, Monterey, Leiters Ford, Lomax, Beardstown, Ober, English Lake, Denham, Hibbard and Clarks.
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Published: 08/03/22 @ 3:32 PM – Updated: 08/03/22 @ 3:32 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued by NWS Storm Prediction Center (Storm Prediction Center - Norman, Oklahoma)
Indiana Target Area: Benton, Elkhart, Fulton, Jasper, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, and White Counties.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 514 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT.
Published: 08/02/22 @ 3:24 PM – Updated: 08/02/22 @ 3:24 PM
Heat 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.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY.
*WHAT: Peak afternoon heat index values 100 to 105 degrees expected.
*WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
*WHEN: From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Wednesday.
*IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Published: 07/19/22 @ 5:46 PM – Updated: 07/19/22 @ 6:16 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.
Wednesday Afternoon Heat Indices Around 100 Degrees.
The combination of afternoon temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s with high humidity will lead to peak heat indices in the upper 90s to around 100 degrees Wednesday afternoon.
Instructions: Stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. If you must be outdoors, take frequent breaks and drink plenty of fluids.
Published: 07/06/22 @ 12:38 PM – Updated: 07/06/22 @ 12:38 PM
Flood Watch 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.
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT/8 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING.
*WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and saturated grounds continues to be possible.
*WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, In southwest Michigan, Berrien, Branch, Cass MI, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph MI. In northwest Ohio, Allen OH, Defiance, Fulton OH, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams.
*WHEN: Until 7 PM CDT/8 PM EDT/ this evening.
*IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
*ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A large area over northern Indiana, southern Lower Michigan, and northwest Ohio has observed 24-hour total rainfall above 2 inches, with spots in south-central Michigan and northeast Indiana receiving between 6 and 10 inches of rainfall. Additional storms capable of producing heavy rainfall rates are expected into this afternoon that may generate new flash flooding or further exacerbate ongoing flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Published: 07/05/22 @ 1:23 AM – Updated: 07/05/22 @ 1:23 AM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued by NWS Storm Prediction Center (Storm Prediction Center - Norman, Oklahoma)
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.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 434 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 AM EDT.
Published: 07/04/22 @ 4:10 PM – Updated: 07/04/22 @ 4:24 PM
Heat 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.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ TO 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ TUESDAY.
*WHAT: Heat index values over 100 expected.
*WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio.
*WHEN: From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ to 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ Tuesday.
*IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
*ADDITIONAL DETAILS: These forecast heat index values will be contingent on early Tuesday convection and any resulting cloud debris moving out and staying out of the area during the day to allow for maximum sunshine.
Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Published: 06/30/22 @ 1:45 PM – Updated: 06/30/22 @ 1:45 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.
Elevated Fire Danger This Afternoon.
Southwest winds will increase to 10 to 20 mph with some gusts to 25 mph this afternoon. This, combined with a rapid drop in humidity values into the 25 to 30 percent range in many areas will aid in rapid drying of fine fuels.
Instructions: Make sure you are following any local laws that may be in place regarding burning in your location. If you must burn, ensure that the fire is constantly monitored and several options are available to quickly extinguish the fire. Contact your local fire department with any questions and if control of the fire is lost.
Published: 06/21/22 @ 2:07 PM – Updated: 06/21/22 @ 2:07 PM
Heat 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.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING.
*WHAT: Heat index values in the 95 to 100-degree range are expected this afternoon and early evening.
*WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio.
*WHEN: From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
*IMPACTS: Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
**Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.**