The entire listening area is under a wind advisory until 8 p.m. this evening. Continue reading
Wind Advisory in Effect Through Tonight
Cold Snap Could Put Plants in Peril
The calendar says spring, but the forecast says otherwise. Low temperatures over the next week are so are expected to dip into the middle and upper 20s at times, according to the National Weather Service. They advise temperatures could even drop into the low 20s. High temperatures may not get beyond the lower 40s. Continue reading
Starke County EMA to Distribute Weather Radios
A potentially life-saving piece of technology will be available for free to Starke County residents. The Starke County Emergency Management Agency is distributing all-hazard weather radios, thanks to help from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Continue reading
National Weather Service Issues Dense Fog Advisory
A dense fog advisory is in effect through mid-morning. Visibility will be reduced to a quarter of a mile or less in places. The fog is expected to lift by 9 a.m. Eastern, 8 a.m. Central. Until then, motorists should slow down, use low-beam headlights for visibility and leave plenty of distance between vehicles.
IDHS Helps Equip Hoosiers with Weather Radios
Hoosiers have the chance to get a free all-hazard weather radio. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is partnering with each county in the state to give away more than 4,800 of them. Continue reading
National Weather Service Issues Blizzard Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the WKVI listening area. It’s in effect from 8 a.m. EST/7 a.m. CST until 10 p.m. EST today. That’s in addition to the winter storm warning that’s in effect through tomorrow morning. Continue reading
Significant Snowfall Possible Wednesday into Thursday
Old man winter isn’t done with us yet. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for our area starting tomorrow morning and continuing through Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Wind Advisory in Effect Today
Batten down the hatches, we’re in for a blustery day. A wind advisory is in effect until this evening for the entire WKVI listening area. Continue reading
Bitter Cold Temperatures, Below Zero Wind Chills to Begin Week
Bundle up before you head outside, as we’re in for another frigid day. The National Weather Service advises the coldest air of the season is ushering in bitter wind chills. Continue reading
Starke County Airport Weather Station Out for Repairs
The weather station at the Starke County Airport should be back in service in the near future. It stopped reporting local weather conditions a few months ago, causing current conditions to be left blank on the National Weather Service website and some local weather reports. Continue reading
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect This Morning
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the entire WKVI listening area until noon Eastern, 11 a.m. Central today. The National Weather Service advises periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Motorists should be prepared for snow-covered roads and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Tonight
A winter storm watch is in effect tonight through tomorrow for areas north of U.S. 6. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible tonight, with potential for another 2 to 5 inches of lake effect snow tomorrow. Continue reading
Winter Weather to Move Into Area
Snow, wind, and cold temperatures are expected to move into the area this evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, which will be in effect from 6 CST this evening until 6 p.m. tomorrow. Continue reading
Flooding Concerns Linger into the New Year
Minor flooding of the Tippecanoe River near Ora is expected to occur over the weekend. A flood warning remains in effect until late Sunday night. Continue reading
Flood Warnings Extended for Area Rivers
Flood warnings are in effect through early next week for a couple of low-lying problem spots. Continue reading
Flood Warning In Effect for Kankakee River
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Kankakee River at U.S. 30. Continue reading
Freezing Rain, Flooding Possible Today
The last week of 2015 is off to a dreary start in the weather department. A freezing rain advisory is in effect across the area until mid-afternoon. This means periods of freezing rain will cause travel difficulties due to light ice accumulations. Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution while driving. Continue reading
Freezing Rain Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service is warning local residents that ice accumulation may cause slick travel conditions Monday. They’ve issued a Freezing Rain Advisory, which is in effect Monday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST. Continue reading
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Kankakee Valley
A dense fog advisory is in effect through mid-morning for the WKVI listening area. Continue reading
High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Indiana
A high wind warning is in effect for our area until late tonight. South winds are expected to veer southwest and rapidly increase this morning. By afternoon they will become west, according to the National Weather Service. Sustained wind speeds of between 25 and 40 miles per hour are expected, with widespread gusts of 50 to 55 miles per hour. Continue reading
