Weather

Storms Hit Elkhart Wednesday Night

By • Jul 11, 2019
Jennifer Weingart / WVPE Public Radio

 

The storms that went through Elkhart around midnight Wednesday night were not a tornado. The National Weather Service says heavy tree damage and power outages was likely caused by straight line winds. 

An NWS Meteorologist says soil saturated by above-average rainfall this spring may have contributed to the trees that were uprooted by the storms. 

Steve Hart was working to clear branches out of his driveway and yard. But his big problem was an uprooted hundred-year-old walnut tree in his backyard. 

National Weather Service Surveying Indiana Storm Damage

By Diane Daniels • May 28, 2019
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Two survey teams will be dispatched to survey tornado damage that was reported on the afternoon/evening, 27 May 2019. One area to be surveyed is from southeast Fulton county to northern Wabash. The second is an area from Grant county to Wells county.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says preliminary storm reports show that 52 tornadoes may have touched down Monday across eight states as waves of severe weather swept across the nation's mid-section.

The Latest At The Indy 500-The Race Is Over

By Associated Press • May 25, 2019
Meg Vogel for NPR

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4 p.m.

Simon Pagenaud has won his first Indianapolis 500, making an audacious pass of Alexander Rossi before taking the white flag and holding off the hard-charging driver from Andretti Autosport.

Winter Storm Knocks Out Power Across Michiana

By • Feb 13, 2019
David Murray / WVPE Public Radio

 

 

 Tuesday’s storm left more than 28 thousand people without power, but this time of year in Michiana, snow and ice storms happen pretty regularly.

Geoffrey Heidelberger is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana.

County Officials Make Sandbags Available Ahead Of Potential Flooding

By • Feb 4, 2019

After last week’s subzero temperatures and a swing that starts this week near fifty above zero, some local emergency management officials are worried about flooding.

Fast thawing, potential rainfall and ice floes in rivers diverting water could cause some flooding in prone areas. Officials are not concerned that this will be as bad as flooding that happened last February.

Hot and Stormy Weather in Michiana

By • May 29, 2018
The National Weather Service

 

Temperatures this weekend into Tuesday topped 90. Some storms Tuesday night and into Wednesday are expected to cool Michiana down.

It’s not usually this warm in late May.

Megan Dodson is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. She said the recent heat wave is out of the ordinary.

It's Raining, no major flooding predicted

By • May 14, 2018

 

Showers and thunderstorms dumped rain across Michiana this weekend and still are today.

Experts say the area might see some flooding but nothing like February.

 

Michiana has seen several inches of rain in the last couple days with more on the way this evening.

Sam Lashley is a senior meteorologist with the national weather service. He says so far flooding has been minor.

Indiana Governor Seeks Federal Aid to Cope with Flood Recovery

By Barb Anguiano • May 1, 2018
Michael Linville / WVPE

 

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb formally requested federal assistance for counties affected by February's flooding.
 

The disaster request, from the Governor’s office, addressed to the President of the United States, was sent out Friday, after the state was granted an extension to gather information.

 

Statewide Tornado warning drill on Tuesday

By • Mar 20, 2018

 

This week is severe weather preparedness week, which means a statewide test of the tornado warning system on Tuesday.

Severe Weather Preparedness week activities are organized annually by the state branches of the National Weather Service.

Today’s tests of warning and communication systems will take place at 10:15 a.m. and will be broadcast on airwaves across the state including on WVPE.

Slick conditions lead to more than 100 accidents and slide-offs Wednesday

By • Jan 24, 2018

 

  Icy road conditions across the area this morning resulted in many crashes and part of US 20 being closed.

Yesterday’s rain froze to roadways and new freezing rain fell making roadways treacherous this morning.

US 20 was closed between State Road 19 and County Road 17 to clear accidents and lay down salt and sand to prevent new ones.

Local highway departments prep for snow

By • Dec 7, 2017
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As Michiana starts to prepare for winter weather, road crews have been working to get plows, salt and drivers ready to roll.

Hiring, ordering salt and plow repairs are just a few things that local highway departments do to get ready for snow and winter weather.

Jeff Taylor is the manager of the Elkhart County Highway Department. He said one of the challenges this year was low unemployment in the county.

Michiana weather will be heavy on snow, or rain

By • Dec 6, 2017

 

Michiana is likely to see a lot of precipitation this winter, but whether it’s in the form of rain or snow is still up in the air.

Forecasts are calling for snow showers Wednesday and Thursday. Meteorologist says this could be the first snowfall of a snowy winter but if the winds change the season could be rainy instead.

Wet, Cool Weather Made For Good Christmas Tree Crop

By • Dec 3, 2014

Cooler temperatures and an increase in moisture created a healthier environment for fir trees.

Frozen Ground Could Give Farmers Opportunity To Harvest

By • Nov 14, 2014

Freezing temperatures mean farmers can use equipment on their fields without worrying if the ground is too wet.