[10:30 AM] A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio until 5 PM EDT. Additional watches further east may be warranted later in the day. Stay weather-aware today and know how to get to your safe place!
[1130 am] Cannot rule out a severe storm developing out of showers and storms moving northeast out of southeast Indiana. But main concern remains the line from western Indiana into southern Illinois. The latter will move to near the Indiana-Ohio line towards 3 pm.
A moist and unstable airmass will interact with an approaching cold front to bring showers and thunderstorms to the region today and tonight. Some thunderstorms may be strong to severe. In addition, gusty winds between 35 and 45 mph will be possible outside of precipitation.
Potent low pressure and a cold front will provide the focus for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. Best window for severe storms will be Wednesday afternoon and evening. Stay weather aware!
The NOAA Weather Radio test that normally occurs on Wednesday between 11 am and noon is cancelled today due to the potential for severe weather. The test will likely be done on Thursday.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows an expanding area of moderate drought across our local region. This has been due to the lack of appreciable rainfall this fall thus far. The next chance for rain is expected Sunday into Monday.
[4:20 AM] Break out the fleece sweatshirts and pour the pumpkin spiced lattes... because fall weather is on its way! We have been treated to a string of mild days & chilly nights recently, but even cooler air will arrive late week, with frosty mornings likely by this weekend!
There will be a power outage on Spring Street and South Street from the river going west to Main Street on Tuesday, July 26, beginning at 10 p.m. The outage is anticipated to be a couple of hours.
Tomorrow will be noticeably more uncomfortable compared to today as highs near or above 90F combine with a muggy airmass, with dewpoints in the middle 70s. Strong storms arriving later in the day or evening in some areas will help, but prepare for a very sticky/hot day tomorrow!