Severe storms threaten Central Indiana: Damaging winds and tornadoes possible

LAWRENCE COUNTY — Residents across Central Indiana are urged to remain weather-aware as severe thunderstorms are forecasted to move through the region this afternoon and…

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Duke Energy grant bolsters storm safety in Lawrence County with free weather radios

LAWRENCE COUNTY — As severe weather season approaches, Lawrence County is strengthening its early warning capabilities for its most vulnerable residents. Emergency Management Director Valerie…

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IU launches weather balloon initiative to bridge Indiana’s “Data Desert”

BLOOMINGTON — Researchers and students at Indiana University Bloomington have launched a new weather balloon initiative to improve local forecasting accuracy and contribute to vital…

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Seconds Count: How understanding weather alerts can save Hoosier lives

LAWRENCE COUNTY – As storm season intensifies across the Midwest, emergency management officials are reminding Indiana residents that understanding the “language” of severe weather is…

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Indiana tornado count climbs; Flooding advisory continues

INDIANA — National Weather Service survey teams have confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Northern Indiana during Tuesday’s severe weather event, bringing the state’s…

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Tornado Watch issued for Lawrence County and surrounding Southern Indiana areas

LAWRENCE CO. — The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Watch for Lawrence County and much of Southern Indiana, effective until noon…

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National Weather Service launches 2026 Spring Storm Spotter Training across Indiana

INDIANA — As Indiana enters its most volatile weather season, the National Weather Service is calling on “citizen scientists” to join the front lines of…

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Indiana to hold Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday

INDIANA — Governor Mike Braun has declared March 8–14, 2026, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and as part of the initiative, Hoosiers across the state…

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Orleans participating in State Severe weather Preparedness Week March 8-14

ORLEANS – To focus attention on the approaching tornado and severe weather season, Orleans Town Officials and emergency personnel is once again participating in the…

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Flood Warning issued for Central and Southern Indiana rivers as heavy rain triggers rise

INDIANA — The National Weather Service has extended flood warnings to include additional rivers in central and southern Indiana as heavy rainfall continues to saturate…

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