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Published: 09/27/2019 @ 04:03 PM Updated: 09/27/2019 @ 04:03 PM
Flash Flood Watch Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, La Porte, Marshall, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, and White Counties.
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flash Flood Watch for through late tonight. This is for portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan, including the following areas, in northern Indiana, Elkhart, Fulton IN, Kosciusko, La Porte, Marshall, Pulaski, St. Joseph IN, Starke, and White. In southwest Michigan, Berrien and Cass MI.
*Widespread rainfall totals of 1.5 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are expected within the watch area. Intense downpours from thunderstorms will allow rainfall to quickly runoff and cause flash flooding of streets, fields, and lowland areas. Runoff and associated flash flooding will be especially significant in urban areas.
Instructions: A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Always take an alternate route if water is crossing the road. Turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Published: 09/12/2019 @ 05:53 PM Updated: 09/12/2019 @ 05:53 PM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Fulton, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke Counties.
A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN PULASKI, NORTHWESTERN FULTON, SOUTHEASTERN STARKE AND SOUTHWESTERN MARSHALL COUNTIES.
At 529 PM EDT/429 PM CDT/, a strong thunderstorm was located near Winamac, moving northeast at 15 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include: Knox, Winamac, Culver, Ripley, Monterey, Leiters Ford, Beardstown, Vanmeter Park, Winona, Delong, Bass Lake, Ora and Ober.
Published: 09/12/2019 @ 05:27 PM Updated: 09/12/2019 @ 05:27 PM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Cass, Fulton, Miami and Wabash Counties.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for; West central Wabash County in north central Indiana; South central Fulton County in north central Indiana; Northeastern Cass County in north central Indiana and Northwestern Miami County in north central Indiana.
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 457 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mexico, or 8 miles northwest of Peru, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Peru, Mexico, Erie, Denver, Chili, Twelve Mile, Hoover, Nyena Lake and Deedsville.
HAIL...0.75IN
WIND...60MPH
Instructions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Published: 09/02/2019 @ 05:31 AM Updated: 09/02/2019 @ 05:31 AM
(Fog Alert) 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.
Patchy Dense Fog Possible This Morning.
Areas of fog will continue to develop early this morning, with visibility of around 1 mile or less. Patches of dense fog associated with clearing skies were observed in areas along and west of US 31, with visibility intermittently dropping below a quarter of a mile. Expect the potential for dense fog to spread eastward through sunrise before dissipating. If driving, use low beam headlights and exercise caution at intersections.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued by NWS Storm Prediction Center (Storm Prediction Center - Norman, Oklahoma)
Published: 08/18/2019 @ 10:41 AM Updated: 08/18/2019 @ 10:41 AM
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued by NWS Storm Prediction Center (Storm Prediction Center - Norman, Oklahoma)
Indiana Target Area: Elkhart, Fulton, Jasper, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Marshall, Newton, Noble, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben and Whitley Counties.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 597 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1:00 PM CDT/2:00 PM EDT.
Published: 07/21/2019 @ 04:52 PM Updated: 07/21/2019 @ 04:52 PM
Special Weather Statement Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)
Indiana Target Area: Cass, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall and Miami Counties.
Locations impacted include: Plymouth, Rochester, Bourbon, Argos, Culver, Akron, Mentone, Walnut, Tippecanoe, Kewanna, Etna Green, Denver, Fulton, Macy, Leiters Ford, Nyona Lake, Leases Corner, Deedsville, Hibbard and Beaver Dam Lake.
At 427 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Knox to 7 miles east of Winamac to Royal Center. Movement was east at 25 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding.
Instructions: Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Seek shelter until these storms pass.
Published: 07/20/2019 @ 09:50 PM Updated: 07/20/2019 @ 09:50 PM
Excessive Heat Warning Issued by NWS NorthernIndiana (Northern Indiana and Northeastern Ohio)-EXPIRED
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.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has ALLOWED this weather alert to EXPIRE.
Published: 07/18/2019 @ 1:03 AM Updated: 07/18/2019 @ 1:03 AM
Excessive Heat Warning 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.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ Thursday to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Saturday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect for Indiana counties.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
*Afternoon to early evening temperatures from Thursday through Saturday in the 90s with heat indices from around 100 to 110 degrees. The hottest heat indices are expected on Friday and Saturday.
IMPACTS
*Heat illnesses likely for those spending prolonged periods outside or in non-air conditioned locations.
*Prolonged heat most dangerous for young children and elderly.
*Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
Instructions: 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 and drink plenty of water. 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. An Excessive Heat Warning means that a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures will occur. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely. 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. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Published: 07/17/2019 @ 03:23 AM Updated: 07/17/2019 @ 03:23 AM
Excessive Heat 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.
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued an Excessive Heat Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER
*Afternoon to early evening temperatures from Thursday through Saturday in the 90s with heat indices from around 105 to 110 degrees.
IMPACTS
*Heat illnesses likely for those spending prolonged periods outside or in non-air conditioned locations.
*Prolonged heat most dangerous for young children and elderly.
*Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
Instructions: An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
