The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for the area Wednesday, January 26 from 1 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.
Continue readingResidents Reminded to Keep Pets Safe from Summer Heat
Keep your pets safe from the summer heat. That’s the message from Knox Mayor Dennis Estok.
Continue readingSlight Risk for Severe Weather Wednesday
The area is under a slight risk for severe weather Wednesday night (July 28) into Thursday morning.
Continue readingPulaski County Fair Continues Today
The Pulaski County Fair continues, despite the threat of rain. The fair board posted on Facebook Monday that river levels aren’t a concern at this point, and animals weren’t being sent home early. The National Weather Service predicts that the Tippecanoe River at Winamac will crest tonight just below the flood stage.
Continue readingWeekend Storms Bring Down Trees, Knock Out Power
The local area is cleaning up after this weekend’s storms. The National Weather Service says 911 dispatchers got a number of reports of trees down in much of Marshall County Saturday evening, especially across the northern end along U.S. 6.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Warns of Elevated Fire Danger Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a statement Tuesday that warns residents about elevated fire danger Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning that is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 to 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 21.
Continue readingLow Humidity, Gusty Winds Could Lead to Elevated Fire Danger Saturday Afternoon
The National Weather Service is recommending that residents avoid burning Saturday afternoon.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Winter Weather, Wind Chill Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Chill Advisory that will be in effect beginning midnight Monday (February 15) through 6 a.m. Tuesday (February 16).
Continue readingWinter Storm Headed to Northern Indiana Saturday
Ice, Snow Predicted for Monday Evening
Motorists should be prepared for some possible ice and snow Monday night into Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 5:00 p.m. EST Monday to 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts the snow will spread across the area from south to north Monday afternoon.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Forecasts Ice Accumulation
Winter Storm Watch to Take Effect Overnight
Lake effect snow could lead to difficult travel Monday and Tuesday. A Winter Storm Watch takes effect at 3:00 a.m. EST Monday and remains in effect until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday for Marshall, Starke, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties.
Continue readingHundreds Without Power as Wind Advisory Remains in Effect through Sunday Evening
Hundreds are without power, as high winds continue to blow across the area. NIPSCO and Kankakee Valley REMC were both reporting widespread outages Sunday, with about 700 customers without power in Plymouth alone.
Continue readingFire Weather Watch Upgraded to Red Flag Warning
The National Weather Service is urging residents not to burn outdoors. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Issues Fire Weather Watch for Saturday
The National Weather Service is asking residents to hold off on outdoor burning. Forecasters expect an elevated risk for fire danger starting Friday afternoon, and a Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for the local area from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Low humidity and breezy conditions could allow grass and field fires to spread quickly.
Continue readingFlooding Threat Remains along Kankakee, Tippecanoe Rivers
The National Weather Service continues to predict flooding along local rivers. The Kankakee River at Davis is predicted to reach the minor flood stage Monday afternoon and crest Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is also predicted at Dunns Bridge starting Wednesday evening.
Continue readingFlooding Predicted Along Kankakee, Tippecanoe Rivers
Heavy rainfall has led to flood warnings along local rivers. The Kankakee River at Davis is expected to reach the minor flood stage overnight and into the moderate flood stage Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The Tippecanoe River is predicted to reach flood stage at Ora Tuesday morning, while staying just below flood stage in Winamac.
Continue readingFour to Six Inches of Snow Possible Late Tonight, Early Tomorrow
Up to four to six inches of snow could be seen in parts of the local area late tonight and into tomorrow morning. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT Friday. The National Weather Service predicts that the highest snow amounts will come in a narrow band somewhere between U.S. 6 and U.S. 24.
Motorists should be prepared for some possible ice and snow. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 5:00 p.m. EST Monday to 1:00 p.m. EST Tuesday. The National Weather Service predicts the snow will spread across the area from south to north.
The city will be using briggs stratton snow blowers to clear out the roads and entrances.
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