INDIANAPOLIS — National Weather Service, in conjunction with the Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Indiana Department of Education, Indiana Broadcasters Association, American Red Cross and Amateur Radio Operators will conduct a statewide test of communication systems at 10:15 a.m. and 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. According to Ed Rock, Kosciusko Emergency Management, …read more.

NEW ORLEANS — At 11:25 a.m. CST, Feb. 7, a tornado impacted NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. All 3,500 employees at the facility have been accounted for, with five sustaining minor injuries.

MUNCIE — Muncie is the latest central Indiana city to have to clean up from severe weather.

CINCINNATI — Streets practically turned into rivers across several parts of the Tri-State when flash floods hit Sunday, Aug. 28.

SYRACUSE — The National Weather Service has confirmed a small, EF0 tornado in southern Elkhart County, near Syracuse, yesterday, Saturday, Aug. 20. The funnel touched down just south of US 6, near CR 133, causing minor damage to two homes, several trees and a cornfield. It was on the ground for about a minute. EF0 …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement regarding a line of strong thunderstorms moving into the Kosciusko County area. The storm is expected to contain wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour with torrential rainfall. A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for Kosciusko and surrounding counties …read more.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — Severe storms that blew through northern Indiana last evening, Wednesday, June 22, left a path of uprooted trees, downed power lines and structural damage in their wake. The following is a compilation of photos sent in by David Erklin showing the storms’ aftermath around Palestine Lake.

[weaver_youtube IjbMN6mHb0M rel=0] NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana is predicting severe storms for this evening with a possibility of what meteorologists are calling, “significant tornadoes” south of U.S. 30. Aside from the possibility of tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, hailstones measuring up to 1 inch in diameter and flooding could all occur with …read more.

CHICAGO — With a threatening Wednesday forecast for most of the Great Lakes region that includes severe storms, heavy rains, strong winds and the possibility of tornadoes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V encourages everyone to be prepared. “Summer has begun and, with it, the heightened risk of severe …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — Yesterday’s storms may have blown over, but that does not mean Kosciusko County and the surrounding area is in the clear just yet. The National Weather Service is predicting more severe weather moving into Kosciusko County and the surrounding area tomorrow, Wednesday, June 22. While the risk is classified as “moderate,” NOAA’s Storm Prediction …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — March 20-26 is Indiana’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week and Kosciusko County Emergency Management wants to make sure local residents are ready when severe weather strikes. Earlier this month, March 1-7, the National Weather Service observed National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Statewide tornado drills are taking place throughout the day today, Tuesday, March 22. While there are a …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow on Wednesday through Thursday and has declared a Winter Storm Watch for 27 northern and western Indiana counties.

INDIANAPOLIS — A new addition to the Indianapolis Animal Care and Treatment Ordinance defines the extreme low and high temperatures at which point dog owners must bring their dog inside a temperature controlled facility.

NATIONAL — AccuWeather reports a severe weather outbreak, including the risk for a few tornadoes, will take aim at areas from Houston to Chicago and Milwaukee on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Life threatening rains have hammered South Carolina this past weekend claiming five lives.

UPDATE: Kosciusko County has been placed under a tornado and flood watch. The tornado watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday, July 14.  Affected counties include Fulton, Marshall, Miami and Wabash Counties.  Further information will be posted as it comes available.    Kosciusko County, along with Whitley, Wabash, Huntington, Marshall, Starke, LaPorte, St. Joseph, Fulton, …read more.

With the potential for severe weather approaching, travel plans may be affected for those planning to drive or fly today. O’Hare International Airport in Chicago has canceled more than 150 flights today as a “proactive” precaution. These cancellations have affected local airports as well, primarily flights traveling into Chicago. According to South Bend Regional Airport, …read more.

Kosciusko County has now been added into the severe thunderstorm warning, in effect until 6:45 p.m. June 8. Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph counties are also in the warning. The warning for Kosciusko County is for the northwestern portion of the county. At 6:10 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Lakeville …read more.

By KATHLEEN SZOT NIPSCO External Communications Storms and severe weather can be unpredictable, but now Northern Indiana Public Service Company is introducing NIPSCO Alerts — a new way for customers to stay informed in the event of a power outage. NIPSCO Alerts allows customers to sign up and receive power outage updates, including estimated restoration …read more.

The bad news is: we’re entering another season where sudden severe weather can wreak significant damage on property and cause injury or death to the unwary and unprepared. The good news is: there are increasingly accurate and varied ways of quickly warning the people of Kosciusko County of those dangers. “I want them to have …read more.

By ANDREA FAST Senior Communications Specialist, Frontier Communications Frontier Communications teams across the country are preparing for possible severe tornados throughout the spring and early summer months. Their preparations include: Equipping fleet vehicles with extra fuel, fluids and lighting; Double-checking all safety equipment and supplies used by field technicians; Placing emergency network supplies throughout company …read more.

By CASSIE RINGSDORF Federal Emergency Management Agency Take a few minutes to commit to being ready for disasters that may threaten your community. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region V office in Chicago is encouraging everyone to take part in “America’s PrepareAthon National Day of Action” on Thursday, April 30, and consider doing at least …read more.

With a potentially volatile midweek forecast that includes severe storms, heavy rains, strong winds and the potential for tornadoes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages everyone to get prepared. The National Weather Service Northern Indiana has posted a hazardous weather outlook. on its site: http://www.weather.gov/iwx/ Thunderstorms are expected today and tonight …read more.

By SGT. JERRY D. GOODIN Indiana State Police With the frigid cold temperatures and high winds we’re experiencing, a disabled or stranded vehicle could make for a life or death situation for the driver and passengers. Following the few tips listed below could save your life: Let someone know your route of travel. Always keep …read more.

By JEFF BURBRINK Extension Educator, Purdue Extension Elkhart County The official start of winter this year is Sunday, Dec. 21, bringing along with it the potential for snow and cold weather. When the weather gets nasty, most people retreat to the warmth and safety of their home. Farmers and others who work outdoors cannot avoid …read more.

By WILL WINGFIELD Indiana Department of Transportation The Indiana Department of Transportation has spent the warmer months preparing for winter weather, including that forecast this weekend. Now it’s time to do your part ahead of Winter Weather Preparedness Week this Nov. 16 -22. “INDOT urges drivers to dust off their winter driving habits before snow …read more.

By CASSIE RINGSDORF Media Contact, FEMA Cold temperatures, heavy snow, and treacherous ice storms are all risks of the impending winter season. “Severe winter weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don’t take the proper precautions,” said FEMA Region V acting administrator Janet Odeshoo. “Preparedness begins with knowing your risks, making a …read more.

What started out as a report of a downed tree has turned tragic for family, friends and the community of Winona Lake. Early this morning, storms ravaged through the sleepy town of Winona Lake, knocking power lines and trees down in their path. Emergency personnel were dispatch shortly after the storm’s wake at 1:30 a.m. …read more.

This is Severe Weather Preparedness Week for Indiana and also National Flood Awareness Week. As such, Kosciusko County Emergency Management Director Ed Rock said a Tornado Drill has been scheduled for this week. Communities that have tornado sirens will undergo two tornado warning tests this Thursday. The first will happen around 10:30 a.m. and a …read more.

The National Weather Service is advising of the potential for a significant severe weather event in the Kosciusko and surrounding areas for Sunday, Nov. 17. The largest threats from these storms will be dangerous lightning, high winds and isolated tornadoes. The first signs of severe weather could be seen as early at 10 a.m. Sunday …read more.

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has now placed Northern Indiana under a high risk of severe weather for this afternoon and tonight. Strong storms are expected to quickly develop this afternoon and evening and produce damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of strong tornadoes. The areas most likely to experience severe weather …read more.

The American Red Cross is assisting people in Texas and throughout the Midwest after deadly storms and tornadoes swept through the area in recent days. Severe weather is expected again this week across the Great Plains and Midwest where experts report there is a good chance of more tornadoes and severe weather throughout this week. …read more.

Weather radios are a potentially life-saving tool that every home should have. Severe weather can happen any time of the day, but if it happens when you are sleeping, how will you know until it is too late? The alarm on a weather radio will go off when a warning is issued for your area …read more.

National Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana is this week and, as part of it, a test of the Emergency Alert System will be held Wednesday, March 27. The EAS tests will occur in all area communities between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and again between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow. The test will …read more.

Just in time for National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 3-9), The American Red Cross has launched a new, free app that will alert you to tornado warnings in your area. The official Tornado App includes preparedness tips, but most importantly it will create a siren alert if there is a tornado warning, issued by …read more.