You see the popular orange and lemon shake-ups at the fair. Nature gave us its own version of shaking things up. Luckily for us the worst of the wind missed the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. But the fairs going on up in White County and Jasper County were not so lucky.
It was quite a start to fair week here and it lived up to its stormy reputation. Wind gusts up to 60 mph hit the area with reports of tree limbs and trees down from near Morocco to Medaryville, Royal Center, and near Nead in Miami County. Wind speeds were closer to 40 mph here in Tippecanoe County at the Fairgrounds. Now the next big question is if we will have any more severe weather. Well, we are still in a slight risk through this evening. While our atmosphere has stabilized quite a bit the sunshine is popping back out and this could spark a few more thunderstorms. I think the biggest threats will once again be lightning, brief heavy downpours, and isolated damaging wind gusts. Our weather team will keep you updated on this and the good news is that any more severe weather that does pop should be much more isolated than we saw this morning.
Also, thanks for your patience on Live Doppler 18. As you know we have done a complete overhaul on it and in this transition we have run into a few problems matching the base maps and the radar echoes up. This problem will be resolved ASAP and we are working on it as I type this. The good news is we have not one but two back-up systems to keep you and your families safe which includes Precision 18. Have a great evening and thanks for all those that came out to the Zoo Run Run this weekend and it was also great meeting a lot of folks out at the High School Musical. The play certainly lived up to all the hype! Speaking of good news you will want to tune in tonight for the latest on when real relief arrives in your forecast! Nature's free air conditioning is on the way!
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Thank goodness on the cool weather mike thank you for the update.
You and your weather team do a great job!!!
Justin.
Hipp Hipp Horray free cool air! More storms? thats okay, cause winter is just around the corner! I dont like winter!
Hi bloggers, it has been a busy day for me and for you guys watching the wx. I did not have time to do weather watching. My weather alarm went off several times, I would turn to the blog to find out what was going on.You bloggers are the best!
Looks as another pop up in Il, keeping on the same track as this afternoon? I hope it runs out of steam before crossing into IN.
Teri in Laf
Also there is a line of storms in Northen IL, moving SE. appears they are gaining strength!
Teri
WX alarm just sounded another wx watch!
Teri
Yes watch severe thunderstorm for clinton, tipp, benton, vermillion, and howard, co,
Justin.
Justin, those storms are looking nasty! Been watching for the last half hour, and they are moving fast!
Teri
I hope we don't have a late night after the radio going off at 5:30am. I will be checking in later on for sure!
ML
Ya they have not be going to long and they are already at 600FT with hail so this is something we need to keep a close watch on and I will be sure to keep you all updated.
Justin.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
720 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL INDIANA
BARTHOLOMEW BOONE CLINTON
DECATUR HAMILTON HANCOCK
HENDRICKS HOWARD JOHNSON
MADISON MARION MORGAN
RUSH SHELBY TIPTON
IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA
DELAWARE HENRY
IN NORTH CENTRAL INDIANA
CARROLL
IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA
BROWN MONROE
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
GREENE SULLIVAN
IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
CLAY FOUNTAIN MONTGOMERY
OWEN PARKE PUTNAM
TIPPECANOE VERMILLION VIGO
WARREN
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ANDERSON...BLOOMINGTON...COLUMBUS...
CRAWFORDSVILLE...FRANKFORT...INDIANAPOLIS...KOKOMO...LAFAYETTE...
MUNCIE...SHELBYVILLE AND TERRE HAUTE.
ML, I agree for not another late night, these storms are moving fast! WOW! Hope this line dies down!
Teri in Laf.
Update!!!
The clouds are now at 500FT but now with TVS / HAIL.
Justin.
Teri, that cell is looking worse now, and it has some rotation.
ML
So far there has only been wind and hail reports with this system the clouds are at 550FT still with TVS and hail once this system get's a little closer I let you know just what counties need to be ready. stay safe.
Justin.
Thanks ML and Justin I know about the rotation, this is looking scary, any reports on the areas that are getting it now? I just ran to the store so have not looked yet
Teri
Thanks Justin. According to NOAA, we are in a slight risk for severe weather, with a 40% chance of thunderstorms, but we have a watch box. Kind of conflicting messages, uncertainty. Any update from Mike? This front will weaken as it approaches?
ML
Looking forward to cooler, less humid weather.
So far we have been lucky in the Lafayette/West Lafayette area - but I wonder if we will get those storms this evening?
It is great news to have a bit of cooler weather.
Thanks for the update
River Lover
West Lafayette
Still no reports on www.spc.noaa.gov site.
ML
Hey River Lover, have not seen your postings on the blog lately. We have been lucky lately, lets hope it stays that way.
T
Here is the latest.
I think the system is starting to move south so if you are in fountain, vermillion, or any of the south counties then be ready and stay safe right now the clouds are at 650FT with MESO han HAIL they are moveing around 35 to 40 MPH. This dose not mean tipp is in the clear for this my still move again!!! Don't worrie Mary anne Im watching you too.
Justin.
That is better news for us Justin. I was wondering why we have only a 40% chance of storms but it looks like it is gaining strength and heading for us here in Tippe. Thanks for the directional insight. I will check in later if the radio goes off again.
ML
yay.. a moderate risk now for central indiana tonight!! looks like a wide area of damaging winds are possible tonight ! hope we see some good storms.. and of course hope everyone stays safe ! Brandon indy (southside)
Very Strong line of storms in MO crossing into IL, look to be heading SE, Vigo Co? also In Iowa, there is another line forming which is on the same track as the one that is in Il at this time.
t
By 10:00pm the storms should be in champaign I'LL, still looking on track I still think this system will stay just south of tipp maybe south fountain will see this. still a close call. Newton and Jasper looking good at this point!!!
Justin.
Well look's like we are going to luck out again from these storms!
Still vermillion countie needs to keep an eye out. I even think fountain will be ok. Still I will be right here and wont go anywere till we have the all clear. We are not out of the woods right yet. By that I mean there still could be a pop up rain or even a thunderstorm so I will keep a close eye.
Justin.
there are many pop ups in mi, that are heading to the south east,
Wow..that is one wicked looking line of storms heading at us. I mean ALL of us. I just did a plot of which direction the storms are headed and some are moving straight east. I just did another look and think the worst will miss me, but the rest of you better duck. Just kidding! Justin will take great care of you. Thanks for being on the watch, Justin.
River Lover! haven't seen you around lately, good to hear from you!
ML i wanted to post to you today as my DD lives in CT. She says they dont have bad storms out there! This is something we live with all year long as you witnessed in January with the flooding here. While that was unusal even for us, we do have thunderstorms most months of the year. I'd like a cement room, completely furnished!
Take care, all and we shall keep watching.
MA in REM
hey...my names andrew miller and i live in burlington(southeast carroll county.) i'm a volunteer firefighter here. i've been reading your blogs for several days....seems like a good crew...i'd like to start bloging with you...it's just now starting to thunder here...the storms in the west look bad though.
andrew in burlington
Hi Mary Anne, thanks for the update in your area, and for ours!
I have been watching many Radars:) still concerned. We are getting a heavy rain now, and its so humid
Teri
we're getting loud thunder,frequent lightning and heavy rain in burlington.
andy in burlington
Yes all right now there is a small system in tipp nothing bad yes heavy rain and a little thunder here by the fairgrounds.
Justin.
Welcome aboard Andrew (Andy) I can hear the sound of distant Thunder! Just a rumble in Laf.
Teri In Laf
stuffs kindof calming down for the moment here...no rain just thunder and lightning.
andrew
Hey Andy.
I think you will like this blog for it is full of great fun people.
Justin.
Hey everyone if you are in fountain, montgomery, and vermillion, counties be ready for you should be starting to see some thunderstorms some even severe.
Justin.
yeah justin from what i've seen it seems like a lot of good people who actually care about each other...and whatever hits laff. usually hits here.
andrew
Teri, I am feeling like I can lie down and sleep tonight! The worst has gone south of the area. Thank you, God!
Sleep tight, all....wx is calming down for the next few days. We seem to be very active when bad wx is here and kinda quiet when it is nice outside.
MA in REM
I was under the impression that we were under the all clear? Looks like we're in an upgraded MODERATE risk area tonight.
The storms in fountain should start to moveout by around 12:15am.
Everyone in fountain, vermillion, and montgomery, hang in there.
Were I am I am seeing some rain and thunder just a good old thunderstorm so not to bad here!
Night Mary anne :)
Justin.
theres really frequent lightning here in burlington...looks pretty cool though.
andrew
Hi I come to this blog often for updated information. Thanks to everyone! We are here in Southern Tipp. county. Starting to get some wicked lightening and thunder here!
MR
Hi everyone I read the blog here alot when the weather is bad. It is nice to know you all are watching. I am concerned cause my little girl is at camp in West Lebanon. And she is scared of storms.Any idea of how it is there?
Right now lebanon is ok however they could start to see some thunder here later. Let's just hope not to bad I will keep watch for you.
Justin.
Fortunately she is in a stable cabin made of cement blocks and not tents!!! Thank you for watching!
Amy
everybody buckle down good...it's gunna be a rough ride for a while.
andrew in burlington
Andy, Same here in Laf, with the lightning and thunder! Not going get to close to the windows to watch though.
Sleep well Mary Anne, and Justin, I know you had a rough start this morning with the storms. Perhaps all will be calm tomorrow.
BTW: I did hear that there could be some fog in the early am.
Careful all. Be safe, I might be turning off the lights and computer and enjoy the light show. Still watching the radar a little longer though:)
Teri in Laf
i think your daughter will be ok in a cabin...looking like a strong thunderstorm is all...not really severe.
teri,
we're still getting a pretty cool lightning show here...it's pretty cool but were getting bad cloud to ground lightning...i'm on call at the fire house so i'm hoping we don't get a house fire.
andrew
Yes teri but I'll hang in there.
Getting a little tired now but don't worrie I wont go anywere :)
Justin.
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