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.
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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.
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Temperatures are expected to increase over the coming days in the Hoosier state and that’s prompting warnings from local Emergency Management Agency offices.
State climatologists are predicting Indiana may experience drought conditions this summer, and that could have an impact on local farmers.
The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency will be hosting an event designed to put residents in touch with weather information.
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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The Marshall County Emergency Management Agency believes it’s time to get prepared for severe weather.
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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A national farm survey indicates farmers will plant more corn and fewer soybeans during 2016.
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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The Town of Culver may consider snow removal from the sidewalks of some commercial businesses in the near future.
Business representatives asked the Town to consider implementing the service after it was noticed that the downtown merchants often scoop their sidewalks at different points in the day. The inconsistent snow can obstruct pedestrian traffic.
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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
Meteorologists are predicting a bit of precipitation starting tonight that may lead to snow across the area.
Applications for Winter Heating Assistance began last week, and NIPSCO says it’s partnering with various agencies around the state to bring the reduced energy costs to families in need.
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Winter weather may be weeks away, but municipalities throughout the state of Indiana have provided resources for residents to protect their water pipes from freezing temperatures.
The climate data is present now, but local officials with Purdue Extension say the effects may not be seen for several months.
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Indiana must now wait following a formal request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking for a Disaster Declaration.
Governor Mike Pence sent the letter – which states 53 of Indiana’s 92 counties are in need of assistance due to rains and flooding that damaged crops across the Hoosier State. Indiana experienced record rainfall in June of this year, with the first half of July showing strong precipitation in the immediate area.
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The warm streak in July has been somewhat welcome in area farm fields.
That’s according to Purdue Extension Agricultural Educator Phil Woolery. He says warming temperatures and a lack of precipitation in the area the second half of July has allowed time for soil to dry. That follows what is considered a record breaking year for moisture in June.
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Cooler temperatures and heavy precipitation have affected tourism at Culver Beach.
The Park Department charges a fee to enter the beach area, and using dollars and a few visual observations, Park Superintendent Marc Hayden says traffic at the beach is down for the year.
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Summer begins this Sunday and warmer temperatures often come with it.
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor is providing tips to help combat the increase in electric bills.
Counselor Dave Stippler says the summer season should be a time to remember to use electricity more wisely. Doing so can not only ease the cost of running utilities, but also prevent excess workload on the electric grid.
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