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24-04-2025
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Severe weather, strong winds, and tornadoes possible next week. What you should know
Severe weather is possible next week, according to US National Weather Service. The Storm Prediction Center said there's a 15-29% for severe weather on April 29. The outlook covers the entire state with possible hazards including damaging winds, hail and tornadoes. Meteorologists said there is considerable uncertainty about the storms and their severity, though. "If there is a severe storm, it'll be very isolated," NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Matthew Eckhoff told IndyStar. What they do know is that a cold front could bring strong to severe storms later in the day on April 29. What remains in question are all of the hazards the system could bring, the exact timing, intensity and coverage of storms. "We also just want to mention that we do not post graphics like this to overhype a potential severe weather event or upset people," NWS Service Northern Indiana posted Thursday morning on Facebook. "We do this to increase awareness so that you can be adequately prepared for severe weather. Although it is still 6 days away, severe weather is easier to see strong signals for this far out than other weather phenomena like winter weather or flooding." That system will follow another moving into the area predicted to bring light storms this evening and going into Friday, April 25. Indianapolis weather: A round of thunderstorms is expected going into the weekend. A look at the Easter forecast Marion County residents can register for emergency alerts by texting MESAINDY to 67283. Those who prefer to receive notifications through voice calls or email can sign up at The National Weather Service's Indianapolis office regularly updates its X feed with forecasts, alerts and other local weather information. Follow them @NWSIndianapolis. A weather watch means weather conditions are lining up in a way that could create hazardous weather. People should remain aware when a watch is issued. A weather warning means the threat is likely in the area. A tornado warning, for example, is issued when rotation has been spotted via radar or a weather spotter. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 💻 Internet outages: How to track them. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at and follow her on X, formerly Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis Weather Forecast: Severe Weather, Tornadoes, Strong Winds
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05-04-2025
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Indianapolis remains under flood threat through Sunday morning, freezing temps to follow
Rain will continue to pour across Central Indiana before mixing with sleet and then tapering off on Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service. Indianapolis remained under a flood warning through 1 p.m. Saturday as Friday night's rainfall recedes from roadways. A flood watch will stay in place until 8 a.m. Sunday. The NWS predicts that by the time the showers end, parts of Central Indiana will have received up to 7 inches of precipitation. More: Indianapolis remains at high flood risk Saturday. Here's how to check road conditions Storm systems are traveling with a cold front moving through the area "like cars on a highway," NWS meteorologist Matthew Eckhoff said. The NWS forecasts that the temperature will fall to near 49 degrees Saturday evening, dropping further to 39 degrees overnight. Sunday will be slightly cooler with a high of 46 during the day and 34 overnight. Monday will begin as a temperate, sunny day with a high of 54 degrees before the cold front brings a chance of a rain-snow mix in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will dip as low as 27 degrees on Monday night, with wind gusting up to 23 mph. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 💻 Internet outages: How to track them. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. 🐶 Your neighbor left their pet outside. Who you should call. AES Indiana customers: 317-261-8111 Duke Energy customers: 1-800-343-3525 If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays. The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter at IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: More rain, potential flooding for Indianapolis before cold snap
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05-04-2025
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Indianapolis remains at high flood risk Saturday. Here's how to check road conditions
Indianapolis drivers are advised to exercise extra caution Saturday as rain continues to pour into central Indiana, inundating roads and swelling local waterways. Much of central Indiana, including the capital city, remains under a flood warning from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis through 1 p.m. Saturday. A flood watch will also remain in place until 8 a.m. Sunday. "Given all the rain we've had recently, it won't take much additional rain to create more flooding conditions, or to exacerbate those existing flooding conditions," NWS meteorologist Matthew Eckhoff said. Over the last 24 hours, Indianapolis has received about three and a half inches of rain, Eckhoff said. The north side of Indianapolis got a bit less rain than the city's south side, but drivers in the area should still exercise caution, especially in low-lying areas or near rivers. Flooding is the most common reason for thunderstorm-related deaths, and about half of all fatalities occur in cars, according to the National Weather Service. It takes as little as 6 inches of floodwater to knock an adult off their feet, and cars can float away in about 12 inches of water. Trucks and SUVs can be swept away with about 2 feet of water. If you approach a flooded intersection while driving, play it safe and turn around. The water could be much deeper than it appears, and it could be hiding potholes, live wires or even a caved-in section of street. The community-based navigation app Waze provides traffic updates and road condition information. Drivers can see what others are reporting before hitting the road. Check highway conditions, including closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays. The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. Citizens Energy Group reviews complaints about sidewalk and road flooding. Call (317) 924-3311 to report standing water. If you encounter a downed tree or broken traffic light, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana road conditions: Drivers urged to be cautious on roadways
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05-04-2025
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Indianapolis remains at high flood risk Saturday. Here's how to check road conditions
Indianapolis drivers are advised to exercise extra caution Saturday as rain continues to pour into central Indiana, inundating roads and swelling local waterways. Much of central Indiana, including the capital city, remains under a flood warning from the National Weather Service in Indianapolis through 1 p.m. Saturday. A flood watch will also remain in place until 8 a.m. Sunday. "Given all the rain we've had recently, it won't take much additional rain to create more flooding conditions, or to exacerbate those existing flooding conditions," NWS meteorologist Matthew Eckhoff said. Over the last 24 hours, Indianapolis has received about three and a half inches of rain, Eckhoff said. The north side of Indianapolis got a bit less rain than the city's south side, but drivers in the area should still exercise caution, especially in low-lying areas or near rivers. Flooding is the most common reason for thunderstorm-related deaths, and about half of all fatalities occur in cars, according to the National Weather Service. It takes as little as 6 inches of floodwater to knock an adult off their feet, and cars can float away in about 12 inches of water. Trucks and SUVs can be swept away with about 2 feet of water. If you approach a flooded intersection while driving, play it safe and turn around. The water could be much deeper than it appears, and it could be hiding potholes, live wires or even a caved-in section of street. The community-based navigation app Waze provides traffic updates and road condition information. Drivers can see what others are reporting before hitting the road. Check highway conditions, including closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays. The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. Citizens Energy Group reviews complaints about sidewalk and road flooding. Call (317) 924-3311 to report standing water. If you encounter a downed tree or broken traffic light, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana road conditions: Drivers urged to be cautious on roadways
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05-02-2025
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Winter weather advisory issued ahead of ice storm for parts of Indiana
The National Weather Services in Indianapolis issued a winter weather advisory for counties north of the capital city, including Hamilton and Tippecanoe counties. The advisory predicts freezing rain will accumulate to concerning levels for evening commuters. Meteorologists from the National Weather Services of Indianapolis noted that during the first few hours of the freezing rainstorm, temperatures in parts of northern Indiana will be below freezing, which could lead to slick roads. "This could be isolated, ground temperatures are about 35 degrees, so the ground is warm enough not to allow for ice (accumulation)," said Matthew Eckhoff, a meteorologist with the NWS Indianapolis. The winter weather advisory will be in effect from 5 p.m. this evening to 4 a.m. tomorrow, but meteorologists believe conditions should normalize through most of northern Indiana by 2 a.m. tomorrow. "Pockets of ice could still remain up until 4 a.m.," Eckhoff said. "By the morning commute of Thursday, it looks like everyone should be above freezing and experience regular rain, and things should be mostly fine." With NWS Indianapolis meteorologists expecting Indiana to be hit with notable weather conditions soon, here are the criteria the National Weather Service uses to determine when winter weather-related issues ought to be considered an advisory, watch or warning. NWS will place a winter weather advisory when the weather is wintry but does not showcase any other severe weather elements. For example, if the NWS expects light amounts of precipitation or snow that could cause slick driving conditions. A winter weather watch will be alert if the NWS determines that conditions could indicate a winter storm is expected to hit a region. Severe weather conditions that meteorologists might highlight are heavy snow, sleet or freezing rain, which could cause significant impacts to travel. The NWS will alert a winter storm warning if meteorologists believe weather conditions will be significantly severe and expect hazardous conditions to hit an area. In the case of ice storms, the NWS will alert an ice storm warning if meteorologists expect ice accumulation of 1/4 inch or more on all surfaces. Other notable advisories, watches or warnings may alert people about: Sleet advisory: If a region is expected to have up to 2 inches of sleet on the road. Sleet warning: If a region is expected to have more than 2 inches or more of sleet. Freezing rain advisory: If a region will receive less than one-quarter of an inch of ice. Freezing rain warning: if a region will receive a quarter of an inch or more of ice. The NWS notes that these criteria are just one component when determining if a regional NWS station should issue watches, warnings and advisories. The NWS also looks at the timing, impacts and duration of an event in addition to criteria for making its decision. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 💻 Internet outages: How to track them. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. 🐶 Your neighbor left their pet outside. Who you should call. AES Indiana customers: 317-261-8111 Duke Energy customers: 1-800-343-3525 If you encounter a downed traffic signal or a limb blocking a roadway, contact the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622 or online at When calling after hours, press "2" to be connected. Check road conditions, including road closures, crashes and live webcams using Indiana's online Trafficwise map at or visit our gridlock guide page for live traffic cams and more. INDOT's CARS Program provides information about road conditions, closures and width and weight restrictions. The website has a color-coded map of Indiana's highways and highlights hazardous road conditions and travel delays. The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Winter weather advisory issued ahead of ice storm for parts of Indiana
