Published: 8/10/2020 @ 5:22 PM – Updated: 8/10/2020 @ 5:22 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued by NWS Storm Prediction Center (Storm Prediction Center - Norman, Oklahoma)
Indiana Target Area: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, De Kalb, Delaware, Elkhart, Fountain, Fulton, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Johnson, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Miami, Montgomery, Morgan, Noble, Owen, Parke, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 429 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 AM EDT.
Published: 8/10/2020 @ 4:27 PM – Updated: 8/10/2020 @ 4:27 PM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Cass, Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, La Porte, Marshall, Miami, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Wabash, and White Counties.
DESTRUCTIVE LINE OF STORMS ARRIVING LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
A line of storms with a history of producing wind gusts between 70 and 100 mph is tracking through northwest Illinois. This line will move into northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan near 5 PM EDT.
Instructions: Secure outdoor items. Ensure you can receive watches and warnings. If a warning is issued, seek shelter in a sturdy building.
Published: 7/27/2020 @ 7:38 PM – Updated: 7/27/2020 @ 7:38 PM
Flood Advisory Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Allen, Huntington, Miami, and Wabash Counties.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory until 8:15 PM EDT.
*At 509 PM EDT, emergency management reported street flooding in Huntington. Fort Wayne and Wabash will likely experience minor urban and small stream flooding, as well. Two to three inches of rain have already fallen, with additional amounts of one inch possible.
*Some locations that will experience flooding include: Fort Wayne, Huntington, New Haven, Wabash, Andrews, Aboite, Roanoke, Lagro, Nine Mile, Bowerstown, Richvalley, Servia, Goblesville, Hessen Cassel, Zulu, Maples, Urbana, Speicherville, Majenica and Mahon.
Instructions: Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Published: 7/25/2020 @ 5:08 PM – Updated: 7/25/2020 @ 5:08 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.
Heat Index Values Near 100 Sunday.
Afternoon heat indices are expected to range from the mid to upper 90s on Sunday, and a few locations may approach 100.
Instructions: Limit outdoor activities if possible, particularly anything strenuous. If you plan to be outside, take frequent breaks in an air-conditioned location and drink plenty of water. If driving, when you park don't forget to look before you lock, never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.
Published: 7/19/2020 @ 5:39 AM – Updated: 7/19/2020 @ 5:39 AM
Heat Advisory Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, Noble, Pulaski, and Starke Counties.
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING.
*WHAT: Heat index values around 100.
*WHERE: Noble, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton IN, and Kosciusko Counties.
*WHEN: From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
*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 heatstroke. 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. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Published: 7/19/2020 @ 5:09 AM – Updated: 7/19/2020 @ 5:09 AM
Heat Advisory Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Adams, Allen, Blackford, Cass, De Kalb, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Wabash, Wells, White, and Whitley Counties.
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING.
*WHAT: Heat index values up to 100 to 105.
*WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
*WHEN: From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening.
*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 heatstroke. 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. Heatstroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Published: 7/17/2020 @ 8:41 PM – Updated: 7/17/2020 @ 8:41 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 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ SATURDAY.
WHAT: Heat index values up to 100 expected.
WHERE: Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio.
WHEN: From 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Saturday.
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: 7/17/2020 @ 5:43 AM – Updated: 7/17/2020 @ 5:43 AM
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.
Heat Index Values Around 100 This Weekend.
Peak heat indices are expected to range from the mid-90s to 100 on Saturday, with the highest heat indices expected across southwest Lower Michigan and northwest and north-central Indiana. Heat indices are expected to be around 100 degrees for much of the area again on Sunday, although the coverage and timing of any thunderstorms on Sunday will have an impact on how high heat indices are able to reach. Heat advisories may be needed this weekend.
Instructions: Practice heat safety this weekend. Limit outdoor activities if possible, particularly anything strenuous. If you plan to be outside, take frequent breaks in an air-conditioned location and drink a lot of water. If driving, when you park don't forget to look before you lock, never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. Each year, dozens of children and untold numbers of pets left in vehicles die from overheating.
Published: 7/12/2020 @ 12:49 AM – Updated: 7/12/2020 @ 12:49 AM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Cass, Pulaski, and White Counties.
A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WHITE, PULASKI AND WESTERN CASS COUNTIES.
At 1215 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Thayer to near Templeton. Movement was east at 40 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Locations impacted include: Logansport, Monticello, Winamac, Monon, Brookston, Wolcott, Francesville, Royal Center, Medaryville, Pulaski, Ripley, Reynolds, Chalmers, Burnettsville, Monterey, Clymers, Beardstown, Smithson, Leases Corner and Denham. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 185 and 198.
Instructions: Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.