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Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Firefighter electrocuted, power still out after 80-mph storm hits Central Indiana
About 62,000 remained without power across Indiana June 19, according to AES Indiana and Duke outage maps, after parts of the state were hit with winds up to 80 mph the evening before. A 29-year-old Indianapolis firefighter was hospitalized after being electrocuted and falling about 12 feet while responding to a home with downed power lines and a tree limb on fire, according to a press release. He is now in stable condition. The line of powerful storms also caused nearly 300 buildings to be damaged and 60-mph-plus winds throughout Midwestern states, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis. No tornados have been confirmed. Meteorologist Aaron Updike said that could change as more damage reports come in today. Tippecanoe County is being investigated for a possible tornado, he said. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s the rest of the week. Updike encouraged those working outside to focus on heat safety, such as by taking breaks inside or under shade. Weather forecast: Next week's heat wave could feel as hot as 105 degrees in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Firefighter electrocuted, power still out after 80-mph storm hits Central Indiana
About 62,000 remained without power across Indiana June 19, according to AES Indiana and Duke outage maps, after parts of the state were hit with winds up to 80 mph the evening before. A 29-year-old Indianapolis firefighter was hospitalized after being electrocuted and falling about 12 feet while responding to a home with downed power lines and a tree limb on fire, according to a press release. He is now in stable condition. The line of powerful storms also caused nearly 300 buildings to be damaged and 60-mph-plus winds throughout Midwestern states, according to the National Weather Service of Indianapolis. No tornados have been confirmed. Meteorologist Aaron Updike said that could change as more damage reports come in today. Tippecanoe County is being investigated for a possible tornado, he said. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-90s the rest of the week. Updike encouraged those working outside to focus on heat safety, such as by taking breaks inside or under shade. Weather forecast: Next week's heat wave could feel as hot as 105 degrees in Indianapolis
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe storms could bring tornadoes, egg-sized hail on May 16. Here's the latest forecast
The National Weather Service has "good confidence" that strong storms will move into Indiana at around 5 p.m. on May 16. Tornadoes are possible, with winds between 60 and 80 mph. Hail about 2 inches wide — roughly the size of an egg — is also possible. The strongest weather will hit between 5-11 p.m. Severe storm risk is highest in southern Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Evansville. Storms will follow an otherwise bright and sunny May 16. Indianapolis' temperatures could peak as high as 88 degrees. Skies will be clear during the day, but storm clouds will rapidly form in the late afternoon and early evening. That's because the high temperatures will weaken the layer of air that usually prevents severe storms. "It's kind of like if you shake up a Coke bottle," NWS meteorologist Aaron Updike said. "It's all fine if you keep the cap on, but as you start to warm near the surface, it starts to take the cap off." It's important to have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings, especially if you're outside enjoying the summery day. Temperatures will drop to around 60 degrees during the storms, ushering in an otherwise mild weekend. May 17 will be 71 degrees and sunny, and May 18 will be 76 degrees and sunny. There's a slight chance of showers overnight on May 18, but no severe weather is predicted. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. 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: May 16 severe storm outlook: Large hail, tornadoes possible
Indianapolis Star
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Severe storms could bring tornadoes, egg-sized hail on May 16. Here's the latest forecast
The National Weather Service has "good confidence" that strong storms will move into Indiana at around 5 p.m. on May 16. Tornadoes are possible, with winds between 60 and 80 mph. Hail about 2 inches wide — roughly the size of an egg — is also possible. The strongest weather will hit between 5-11 p.m. Severe storm risk is highest in southern Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Evansville. Storms will follow an otherwise bright and sunny May 16. Indianapolis' temperatures could peak as high as 88 degrees. Skies will be clear during the day, but storm clouds will rapidly form in the late afternoon and early evening. That's because the high temperatures will weaken the layer of air that usually prevents severe storms. "It's kind of like if you shake up a Coke bottle," NWS meteorologist Aaron Updike said. "It's all fine if you keep the cap on, but as you start to warm near the surface, it starts to take the cap off." It's important to have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings, especially if you're outside enjoying the summery day. Temperatures will drop to around 60 degrees during the storms, ushering in an otherwise mild weekend. May 17 will be 71 degrees and sunny, and May 18 will be 76 degrees and sunny. There's a slight chance of showers overnight on May 18, but no severe weather is predicted. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. 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.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
A round of thunderstorms is expected going into the weekend. A look at the Easter forecast
The sun will be shining today with high temperatures behind cloudy skies, but by Friday evening, scattered thunderstorms are possible across the state, going into the weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis. The timeframe for the most severe storms will be from 1 to 9 a.m. Saturday morning, with a slight risk of damaging winds and large hail as the primary threat. A cold front is moving into Indiana from the northwest. This will bring lots of thunderstorms across the state. In some spots, the rain might be heavy, which could cause quick flooding in low areas. "The storms will hold off across Friday evening before coming in late Friday, which is early Saturday morning," said NWS Indianapolis meteorologist Aaron Updike. "We'll have another system for Saturday where there will be a slight break between Saturday morning and afternoon, but storms will be less severe." Multiple rounds of rain will fall across central Indiana, according to NWS Indianapolis. Anywhere from 1-3 inches of rain is expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Severe weather storms: Large hail, damaging winds possible as cold front moves across Indiana Easter Sunday will be warm with a high of 75 degrees, but we'll see showers in the morning before it becomes cloudy in the afternoon. There's a 40% chance of rain with winds blowing 10-20 mph. By Sunday evening, it'll be cloudy with occasional showers late into the night. There will be a 70% chance of rain for Sunday night with a low of 63 degrees. Generally, a flat area of land adjacent to a river or stream is more prone to flooding during periods of heavy rain. The primary rivers and streams in Indianapolis and the surrounding Marion County are the White River, Fall Creek, Eagle Creek, Pleasant Run, Little Eagle Creek, and Pogue's Run. The City of Indianapolis has this floodplains map, launched in 2015, that is consistently updated to show waterways online at FEMA also has a map where you can see if your area is prone to flooding online at Add your address, click to pinpoint the map and follow the instructions on their map to get a detailed report on your area. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. Flooding is the main cause of deaths during thunderstorms, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than half of all drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floods. NWS advises commuters to never drive around barriers blocking flooded areas. Roads may have collapsed underwater and the holes would remain unseen to drivers. Even just 12 inches of rushing water can carry away most cars and 2 feet can carry SUVs and trucks. It's never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. 🚨 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. 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 Easter weekend forecast shows storms possible
