Sunday, September 14, 2008

Ike Races at 70 mph Through Area, Wind Threat Continues

Weather Team 18 Alert: A Flood Warning is in effect until 5 p.m. EDT for Newton, Jasper, and Benton Counties. Many of these areas have had two to five inches of rain. No more heavy rain is expected in these areas but some street and lowland flooding is being reported in the Kentland area. A Wind Advisory continues until 8 p.m. for Carroll, Warren, Tippcanoe, Clinton, Howard, Fountain, Montgomery, Miami, and Fulton Counties. Wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph can be expected at times creating tough driving conditions. Watch for tree limbs on area roadways.

What a day it has been. It is not often you watch a tropical system like Ike move through your neighborhood at 70 mph. The good news is that the heavy rain is over, but gusts to 50 mph are still possible between now and 8 p.m. Take some pictures of those tree limbs and rainy fields and I will make an Ike archive for you. We will also talk about some 65 mph wind gusts reported in southern Indiana tonight at 11 p.m. on the news and who had nearly 5 inches of rain in our viewing area. My wife has a ham and potatoes for me! This is a perfect way to celebrate Ike. I am glad everybody stayed safe and sound and I do think we will be okay on all area rivers and waterways with the exception of areas near the Kankeekee River. I will check more into this and have an update this evening.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just sent you some Picture's Mike! The wind is still going but the rain has stoped I have .81" in the gauge.

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

My the rainfall amounts in such a short time! Winds not as strong as they were 1/2 hour ago.

Funny Mary Anne and I were exchanging recipes, and we are both having ham and potatoes for dinner, Now Mike is as well. Must be something in the air??????:)))))

Teri in Laf.

Anonymous said...

Well the rain is more of a mist still if you will.

We are haveing Hot dog's potatoes and pea's so kinda Ham lol!!!!

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

We had about 1.5" of rain today in the Round Grove area.

Anonymous said...

We sent our picture in also! A rather large limb---a tree according to my 6 year old---came down on one of our power lines.

Anonymous said...

Drove around a few blocks, only damage near Kossuth St I saw were small branches down, many in the streets. We were lucky, yet we are still getting some stong gusts. No rain at this time but is so humid.

Teri in Laf.

Anonymous said...

I have a temp of 65.1 and falling yes Teri still some wind gusts as of now a total rainfall amount in my gauge of .90".

I will check back here later.
All enjoy your evening What a day it has been it's not everyday we in IN, see something like this and by that I mean Ike,

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

Ha, ha guys, pork roast and potatoes here too. Plus I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies today! Here on East side just 0.59 inches of rain, but I think really more than that since it was blowing sideways for a while. Have a great Sunday night!
ML

Anonymous said...

My lights just flickered a bit, hope we dont lose power!

Anonymous said...

LOL ML about the pork roast:)

I agree about the rainfall amounts, was blowing from all directions!

Justin, how do the fairgrounds look any down limbs?

Teri In Laf

Anonymous said...

I did not get out to look however I live just wlaking distance away and we had a number of MED tree limb's down so I would guss so!

We are still haveing some gusty wind's and it is a real light mist out there.

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

Hey everyone I got a little better news Newton, Jasper, Benton, and Starke, countie is out of the flash flood warning and have droped to just a flood warning it's not much of good news but it help's!
Have a great evening enjoy your pork all LOL..... I'll check back later.

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

Well Im going to get off here and give my PC a rest it has been working hard! lol! :) Everyone have a good night's rest tonight I think we all need it Mike you to!

I'll be sure to check in in the morning to hear what all went on today.

Enjoy you evening.

Justin in Lafayette.

Anonymous said...

Sure is getting foggy in Laf!

Anonymous said...

Justin not sure where you saw we were out of the flood area. Jasper and Newton Counties as well as all the northern counties are under flood warnings. The Iroquois and Kankakee Rivers are both at flood stage and above. The city of Rensselaer is under siege as the Iroquois runs right through the city. We have minor flooding but I know this is due to the system moving so fast and Benton County didnt have time to send us their water, LOL! Carpenter Creek is full and in fact has spilled over into our back forty but taking a ride around town everything seems to be under control. We were blessed in that we dodged a major bullet. It has been quite an experience!

Mary Anne in Remington (who is going to TRY and get a good night's sleep tonight, LOL!)

Anonymous said...

Yes Mary Anne and all off to bed for me as well. Need to get up early for work! I am sorry for all of those that are getting the flooding.

Good night all, be safe

Teri in Laf.