Indiana District 1 Skywarn

Indiana District 1 Skywarn Our purpose is to assist the National Weather Service during times of severe weather and emergency situations under the auspices of Porter County EMA

06/05/2024

NWS:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued June 5 at 2:04AM CDT until June 5 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Indiana, including the following
counties, Lake IN and Porter.

* WHEN...Until 500 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 203 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, East
Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland,
Munster, Chesterton, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Hebron, Griffith,
Dyer, St. John, Lake Station and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering
flooded roads.

05/28/2024

NWS:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued May 28 at 5:01PM CDT until May 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois, including the following
county, Cook and northwest Indiana, including the following
county, Lake IN.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to multiple rounds of showers and
thunderstorms. Up to 0.8 inches of rain have fallen in less
than 30 minutes with additional rainfall moving into the
area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Harvey, Dolton, Calumet City, East Chicago, Hammond, Lansing,
Whiting.
Riverdale, South Deering, Hegewisch, Pullman community areas
of Chicago.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

05/28/2024

NWS:

Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 28 at 3:03PM CDT until May 29 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake
Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties.
In Indiana, Lake IN and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening,
especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim
advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.
Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions
and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other
shoreline structures.

05/28/2024

NWS:

Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 28 at 2:36PM EDT until May 29 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous
swimming conditions expected. Piers will be heavily swamped by
waves.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte county. In Michigan,
Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.

05/24/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 3:04PM CDT until May 24 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Northern Indiana
SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over La Porte,
moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
La Porte, New Carlisle, Byron, Pinola, Hudson Lake, Hesston,
Springville, and Rolling Prarie.

This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 44 and
59.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/24/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 3:22PM EDT until May 24 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Berrien County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 400 PM EDT/300 PM CDT/.

* At 321 PM EDT/221 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located over
Town of Pines, or near Michigan City, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Michigan City, Trail Creek, New Buffalo, Three Oaks, Long Beach,
Pottawattamie Park, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, Shorewood-Tower
Hill, Michiana Shores, Grand Beach, Michiana, Union Pier,
Waterford, Harbert, Pottawattomie Park, Rolling Prarie, Turner
Shores, Lakeside In Berrien County, Hesston, and Springville.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 47 and 57.
Interstate 94 in Indiana between mile markers 33 and 45.
Interstate 94 in Michigan between mile markers 0 and 12.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/24/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 1:35PM CDT until May 24 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Porter County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 135 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ogden Dunes to near Crown Point, moving east at
25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Lakes of the Four Seasons, South
Haven, Porter, Burns Harbor, Ogden Dunes, Town of Pines, Beverly
Shores, Wheeler, and Dune Acres.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/24/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 12:53PM CDT until May 24 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 200 PM CDT.

* At 1252 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Auburn Gresham to Dolton to near Monee, moving east
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
South side of Chicago, Hammond, Gary, Calumet City, Portage,
Merrillville, Chicago Heights, South Shore, Roseland, East
Chicago, Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Crown Point, Harvey,
Highland, Munster, Dolton, Park Forest, Homewood, Cedar Lake,
Steger, Lowell, Chatham, and Auburn Gresham.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/22/2024

NWS:

Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 21 at 10:20PM CDT until May 22 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT /3 AM EDT/ Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Numerous reports of tree limbs down and
power outages have been reported across northeast Illinois this
evening.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

05/21/2024

NWS:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:12PM CDT until May 21 at 2:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
FFWLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 215 AM CDT Tuesday.

* At 812 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Rapid-onset flooding of creeks, streams, drainage
ditches, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and
other poor drainage areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
DeMotte, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Thayer, Stoutsburg
and Sumava Resorts.
A Flash Flood Warning means rapid-onset flooding is imminent or may
already be occurring. Persons along creeks, drainage ditches, and
other waterways should take immediate precautions to protect life
and property.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

05/21/2024

NWS:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 7:08PM CDT until May 20 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Indiana, including the following
counties, Jasper and Newton.

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Roads
and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 707 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Isolated amounts between 1 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen near and just west of DeMotte.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
DeMotte, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Thayer,
Stoutsburg and Sumava Resorts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

05/21/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 7:00PM CDT until May 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Southeastern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...
Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 659 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over DeMotte,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
DeMotte, Wheatfield, Roselawn, Kouts, Stoutsburg, and Dunns Bridge.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/20/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 6:17PM CDT until May 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southeastern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 617 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near La Crosse to Lake Village, moving east at 20
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.

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

* Locations impacted include...
DeMotte, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Fair Oaks, Dunns
Bridge, Thayer, Sumava Resorts, and Stoutsburg.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/20/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 6:39PM EDT until May 20 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
SVRIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
St. Joseph County in north central Indiana...
Northeastern Starke County in northwestern Indiana...
Northwestern Marshall County in north central Indiana...
Central La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 730 PM EDT/630 PM CDT/.

* At 638 PM EDT/538 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along
a line extending from near New Carlisle to near Wanatah, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
South Bend, Mishawaka, La Porte, Gulivoire Park, Granger,
Walkerton, North Liberty, New Carlisle, Kingsford Heights, Wanatah,
Hamlet, Lakeville, Roseland, Koontz Lake, Hanna, La Paz, Kingsbury,
Indian Village, Teegarden, and Salem Heights.

This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 53 and
63, and between mile markers 67 and 79.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

05/19/2024

NWS:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 5:20PM CDT until May 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Illinois, including the following
counties, Ford and Iroquois and northwest Indiana, including the
following counties, Benton, Jasper and Newton.

* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT /900 PM EDT/.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 520 PM CDT /620 PM EDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Paxton, Fowler, Milford, Otterbein, Re*****on, Oxford,
Goodland, Cissna Park, Boswell, Earl Park, Stockland, Loda,
Wellington, Ambia, Clarence, Dunnington, Swanington, Wadena,
Templeton and Claytonville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

05/17/2024

NWS:

Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 17 at 4:59AM EDT until May 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Areas of fog with localized visibilities less than one
quarter of a mile in dense fog.

* WHERE...Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton IN, White, Northern
La Porte, Eastern St. Joseph IN, Southern La Porte and Western
St. Joseph IN Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

05/17/2024

NWS:

Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued May 17 at 2:42AM CDT until May 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Areas of dense fog with visibility locally less than one
quarter of a mile.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the patchy nature of the fog,
motorists should be prepared to encounter sudden dramatic
reductions in visibility.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.

05/07/2024

NWS:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 7 at 4:29PM EDT until May 7 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
TORIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
North central La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Berrien County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 515 PM EDT/415 PM CDT/.

* At 428 PM EDT/328 PM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located over Long Beach, or near Trail
Creek, moving northeast at 45 mph. Tennis ball size hail was
reported in Michigan City at 422 PM EDT.

HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
New Buffalo and Three Oaks around 435 PM EDT.
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert around 440 PM EDT.
Berrien Springs around 500 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Union
Pier, Grand Beach, Glendora, New Troy, Michiana Shores, Harbert,
Pottawattomie Park, Sawyer, Turner Shores, and Dayton.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 94 in Indiana between mile markers 40 and 45.
Interstate 94 in Michigan between mile markers 0 and 16.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov

05/07/2024

NWS:

Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued May 7 at 3:18PM CDT until May 7 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Northern Indiana
TORIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Town of Pines, or over Michigan City, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Michigan City, Long Beach, and Pottawattamie Park around 425 PM
EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pottawattomie Park and Michiana Shores.

This includes Interstate 94 in Indiana between mile markers 33 and
34.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
http://www.weather.gov

05/07/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 7 at 2:47PM CDT until May 7 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 247 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Merrillville,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Gary, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Hobart, Crown Point,
Chesterton, Lake Station, South Haven, Porter, Winfield, New
Chicago, Burns Harbor, Ogden Dunes, Town of Pines, Beverly Shores,
Wheeler, and Dune Acres.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.

05/07/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 7 at 2:33PM CDT until May 7 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 232 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over South
Deering, or near Roseland, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, and Whiting.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Wind damage with this storm will occur with little to no rain or
lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.
SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY inside a sturdy structure and stay away
from windows.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.

05/07/2024

NWS:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued May 7 at 2:28PM CDT until May 7 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Cook County, Illinois, and northern Lake County, Indiana.

* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated ongoing thunderstorms with rain rates exceeding 1
inch in 15 minutes. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen from
this storm in northern Will County.
- Rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected with this storm
as it moves over Cook County and northern Lake County.
- Some locations that may experience minor flooding include...
Chicago, Cicero, Hammond, Gary, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak
Lawn, Berwyn, Calumet City, Portage, Roseland, Chicago Lawn,
Englewood, South Shore, Midway Airport, Bridgeport, South
Lawndale, Chicago Loop, East Chicago and Burbank.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

05/07/2024

NWS:

Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued May 7 at 1:28PM CDT until May 7 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 195 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS

LIVINGSTON

IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS

FORD IROQUOIS

IN NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS

BOONE DE KALB LA SALLE
LEE OGLE WINNEBAGO

IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS

COOK DUPAGE GRUNDY
KANE KANKAKEE KENDALL
LAKE IL MCHENRY WILL

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST INDIANA

BENTON JASPER LAKE IN
NEWTON PORTER

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALGONQUIN, AURORA, BELVIDERE,
BOLINGBROOK, BOURBONNAIS, BUFFALO GROVE, BYRON, CAROL STREAM,
CHESTERTON, CHICAGO, COAL CITY, CRYSTAL LAKE, DEKALB, DEMOTTE,
DIXON, DOWNERS GROVE, DWIGHT, ELGIN, EVANSTON, FAIRBURY, FOWLER,
GARY, GIBSON CITY, GILMAN, GURNEE, HAMMOND, JOLIET, KANKAKEE,
KENTLAND, LA SALLE, LEMONT, LOMBARD, MARSEILLES, MCHENRY,
MENDOTA, MERRILLVILLE, MINOOKA, MOROCCO, MORRIS, MUNDELEIN,
NAPERVILLE, OAK LAWN, OREGON, ORLAND PARK, OSWEGO, OTTAWA,
OXFORD, PARK FOREST, PAXTON, PLANO, PONTIAC, PORTAGE, RENSSELAER,
ROCHELLE, ROCKFORD, ROSELAWN, SCHAUMBURG, STREATOR, SYCAMORE,
VALPARAISO, WATSEKA, WAUKEGAN, WHEATON, WILMINGTON, WOODSTOCK,
AND YORKVILLE.
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05/07/2024

NWS:

Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued May 7 at 2:29PM EDT until May 7 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 195 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA

KOSCIUSKO ST. JOSEPH

IN NORTHERN INDIANA

CASS IN ELKHART FULTON IN
GRANT HUNTINGTON LA PORTE
LAGRANGE MARSHALL MIAMI
NOBLE PULASKI STARKE
WABASH WHITE WHITLEY

IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN

BERRIEN CASS MI ST. JOSEPH MI

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALBION, BASS LAKE,
BENTON HARBOR, BENTON HEIGHTS, BREMEN, BROOKSTON, BUCHANAN,
CASSOPOLIS, COLUMBIA CITY, CULVER, DOWAGIAC, EDWARDSBURG,
ELKHART, FAIR PLAIN, FRANCESVILLE, GAS CITY, GOSHEN, GRANGER,
GRISSOM AFD, HUNTINGTON, KENDALLVILLE, KNOX, LA PORTE, LAGRANGE,
LIGONIER, LOGANSPORT, MARCELLUS, MARION, MEDARYVILLE, MENDON,
MEXICO, MICHIGAN CITY, MISHAWAKA, MONON, MONTICELLO, NAPPANEE,
NILES, NORTH JUDSON, NORTH MANCHESTER, PAW PAW LAKE, PERU,
PLYMOUTH, ROANOKE, ROCHESTER, ROYAL CENTER, SHIPSHEWANA,
SOUTH BEND, SOUTH WHITLEY, ST. JOSEPH, STURGIS, THREE RIVERS,
TOPEKA, TRI-LAKES, UPLAND, WABASH, WARSAW, WHITE PIGEON, WINAMAC,
AND WINONA LAKE.
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05/03/2024

NWS:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 2 at 10:04PM CDT until May 2 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
SVRLOT

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northwestern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1045 PM CDT.

* At 1004 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Brookfield to Country Club Hills, moving northeast
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Chicago, Cicero, Hammond, Evanston, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak
Lawn, Berwyn, Oak Park, Calumet City, West Town, Chicago Lawn,
Englewood, Austin, South Shore, Roseland, West Ridge, Lincoln Park,
Bridgeport, Chicago Loop, South Lawndale, Lake View, Irving Park,
Midway Airport, and East Chicago.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

04/24/2024

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued April 24 at 2:58PM CDT until April 25 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 8 AM CDT /9 AM
EDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

04/24/2024

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued April 24 at 2:28PM EDT until April 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/
Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

04/21/2024

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued April 21 at 2:29PM CDT until April 22 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From 2 AM CDT /3 AM EDT/ to 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if
left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

04/21/2024

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued April 21 at 2:50PM EDT until April 22 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 31 over several hours may result
in frost formation.

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

* WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
uncovered.
Take steps now to protect cold sensitive plants and animals.

04/21/2024

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 8:47PM CDT until April 21 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.

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

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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