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10/24/2025

LP Co Weather Alert:

Freeze Warning
FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ SATURDAY
Freeze Warning issued October 24 at 1:23PM EDT until October 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/23/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Frost Advisory
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EDT /11 PM CDT/ TONIGHT TO 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ FRIDAY
Frost Advisory issued October 23 at 2:12AM EDT until October 24 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM EDT /10 AM
CDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/08/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Frost Advisory
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT /3 AM CDT/ TO 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ THURSDAY
Frost Advisory issued October 8 at 1:52PM EDT until October 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 to 36 degrees will result in
frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 4 AM EDT /3 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Lake Michigan shoreline may see
temperatures near 40, preventing frost development.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

09/30/2025

LP Co Missing Person Alert: URGENT 09-30-25 Kingsford Heights area. A 67 YOA Female, Maria Edwards, was last seen in the Kingsford Height area possibly wearing blue athletic shoes and blue zip up hoodie, wearing glasses brown hair. Last seen on 9/29/2025. She has diminished mental capacity and is in need of medical attention. If seen, contact LP Co Sheriff at 219-362-6205.

09/26/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Dense Fog Advisory
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 26 at 1:51AM EDT until September 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Patchy dense fog will become more widespread through Friday
morning. Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
http://www.weather.gov

09/22/2025

LP Co Alert: Per La Porte County EMA: Air Quality Alert due to brush fire smoke in La Porte. Heavy smoke may reduce visibility and cause health issues, especially for sensitive groups. Limit outdoor activities, keep windows closed, and use clean indoor air if possible until conditions improve.

08/19/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Flood Advisory
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EDT /845 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING
Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 5:42AM EDT until August 19 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Indiana, including
the following counties, in north central Indiana, St. Joseph. In
northern Indiana, La Porte.

* WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT /845 AM CDT/.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 540 AM EDT /440 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Thunderstorms this morning will
affect areas that have already received heavy rainfall over
the past 24 hours. Minor flooding is expected this morning.
Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen since yesterday
afternoon.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
South Bend, Mishawaka, Michigan City, La Porte, Westville,
Georgetown, Trail Creek, Gulivoire Park, New Carlisle, Long
Beach, Roseland, Pottawattamie Park, Michiana Shores,
Kingsbury, Indian Village, Rolling Prairie, Hudson Lake,
Byron, Fish Lake and Stillwell.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

08/19/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Flood Advisory
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ TUESDAY
Flood Advisory issued August 18 at 10:38PM EDT until August 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following
counties, St. Joseph and La Porte.

* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT /100 AM CDT/.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1036 PM EDT /936 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
South Bend, Michigan City, La Porte, Westville, Georgetown,
Trail Creek, Gulivoire Park, North Liberty, New Carlisle,
Long Beach, Lakeville, Roseland, Pottawattamie Park, Michiana
Shores, Kingsbury, Indian Village, Byron, Rolling Prarie,
Fish Lake and Stillwell.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
http://www.weather.gov

07/29/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Heat Advisory
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 12:27AM EDT until July 29 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101 expected. Locally, heat indices
may reach 104 degrees.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this
evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
http://www.weather.gov

07/27/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Heat Advisory
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING... ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ MONDAY
Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 2:24PM EDT until July 28 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 100.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to around 100
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this
evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/ to
9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Showers and thunderstorms will be possible
south of US-30 into this evening and a few showers and storms are
also possible Monday, mainly south of US-24 and east of I-69.
These could cause heat indices to fall short of the expected 100
degrees.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
http://www.weather.gov

07/27/2025

LP Co Weather Notice:

Heat Advisory
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 1:44AM EDT until July 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today to 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this
evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
http://www.weather.gov

07/24/2025

LP Co Weather Alert:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 24 at 5:11PM EDT until July 24 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern St. Joseph County in north central Indiana...
Northern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
Berrien County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 545 PM EDT/445 PM CDT/.

* At 511 PM EDT/411 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from 17 miles northwest of Shorewood-Tower Hill to
near Long Beach, moving east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
South Bend, Michigan City, Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph,
Buchanan, Trail Creek, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Bridgman, New
Buffalo, New Carlisle, Berrien Springs, Three Oaks, Long Beach,
Stevensville, Roseland, Pottawattamie Park, Shorewood-Tower Hill,
and Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 50 and 51, and between
mile markers 53 and 77.
Interstate 94 in Indiana between mile markers 33 and 45.
Interstate 94 in Michigan between mile markers 0 and 34.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
http://www.weather.gov

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