The National Weather Service has issued an updated Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northwestern Indiana.
Continue readingWind Advisory in effect for Northern Indiana today
Those who enjoyed the sunshine we experienced this week may want to prepare for some different weather this weekend.
Continue readingNorthern Indiana Under Heat Advisory 7/23
According to the National Weather Service Northern Indiana, the counties of Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, La Porte, at St. Joseph are under a heat advisory until this evening, 8pm eastern time and 7pm central time, so far.
Continue readingHeat Wave Expected This Weekend
According to the National Weather Service for Northern Indiana, the first heat wave of the year will settle in across northern Indiana by Saturday and persist through at least Tuesday.
Continue readingIndiana Requests FEMA Assistance For March / April Weather Events
According to a press release from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, or IDHS, after completing several weeks of damage assessments and outreach across Indiana in response to severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in March, April and May 2of this year, Indiana Governor Mike Braun has requested a presidential disaster declaration through FEMA for federal assistance related to the March 30th – April 9th disaster events.
Continue readingNational Weather Service Confirms EF1 Tornado in Marshall County
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana confirmed an EF1 tornado struck far western Marshall County late Sunday afternoon.
Continue readingHeat, Rain and Thunderstorms Return
Make plans to beat the heat this week.
Today (Wednesday) will be the hottest day of the week with temperatures between 89 and 95 degrees and heat indicies approaching 104 degrees in locations.
A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. ET.
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 readingLa Porte County Sheriff’s Office Responds to Two Vehicle, Single Fatality Crash Along U.S. Hwy 20
Shortly after 11:30 a.m. CT on Tuesday, deputies from the La Porte County Sheriff’s office were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash that occurred on US Highway 20 at the intersection of Range Road in rural Kankakee Township.
A media advisory explained that Kankakee Township Firemen were the first to arrive on the scene and they determined that the driver of a Honda passenger car involved in the accident was unresponsive. Continue reading
Oregon-Davis School Corporation Postpones Community Service Day Leaf Raking
Residents of Oregon and Davis townships have another chance to get some help with leaf raking. The Oregon-Davis School Corporation has moved its Community Service Day to Monday, November 13, due to weather. Continue reading
Heavy Rains Cause Request for Disaster Loans
Heavy rains from earlier this month are prompting Governor Mike Pence to request federal disaster loans for portions of Northern Indiana.
Heat Dome Brings Increased Risk for Heat-Related Illness
Temperatures are expected to increase over the coming days in the Hoosier state and that’s prompting warnings from local Emergency Management Agency offices.
Temperatures, Precipitation Factors in Early Spring Farm Work
The unofficial start of spring planting for corn started last weekend, but soil temperatures and a bit of rain may have already slowed progress just a bit.
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Mixed Weather Offers Test for Local Gardeners
Weather so far this spring has been a bit of a rollercoaster in Northern Indiana, presenting a bit of a challenge to area plant enthusiasts.
Warmer temperatures in March, and a wintry mix predicted this week are prompting a few recommendations from Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. He says the more a plant has developed, the more likely it is to be affected by colder temperatures.
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Tornadoes Confirmed in Thursday Storms Near Hanna
The National Weather Service announced earlier this week that tornadoes were confirmed near the Town of Hanna.
This Week Dedicated to Severe Weather Preparedness
Sunday kicked-off Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and several organizations are cooperating to make sure you and your family are ready.
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Weather Spotter Training Looks to Aid Local Area
Local weather enthusiasts have the chance to receive a bit of specialized training that may help keep their communities safe.
The Starke County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting Skywarn Spotter Training on Wednesday, March 2 at the Knox Fire Department on Heaton Street.
Culver Town Council Considers Bike Path Plans, Downtown Snow Removal
The Culver Town Council will be working with downtown merchants this evening to discuss the possibility of sidewalk snow removal.
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
Little Snow Creates Surplus for Pulaski County Road Salt Reserves
The mild winter has been good to Pulaski County’s road salt reserves.
Around 20 tons have been used so far, a drop in the bucket for what the county uses during a typical winter. So far, road crews in Pulaski County have only been out de-icing the roads a couple of times. More snow is expected in the area as the winter season progresses.
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