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7:00am Radar Update

Ken Brewer — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:10:41 +0000

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms continue mainly east and southeast of he city. The line is drifting slowly north, cells are moving NE at about 25 mph.

More Scattered Thundershowers

Ken Brewer — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:25:10 +0000

The broken lines of rain and a few storms continue to pop-up right over the viewing area. They are still hit or miss in nature, but the rain chances will slowly increase this afternoon. Having said that, there may be a few areas that avoid rain all together, but keep the rain gear handy this afternoon.

Spotty Storms Popping

Ken Brewer — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:45:11 +0000

As we mentioned in the previous update, the storms may likely pop right over us, and we are seeing a few of those right now. A little broken line is forming west of Greencastle. Another cell is popping around Richmond. While no organized severe storms are expected, a few could have some brief gusts of wind, along with heavy rain, and lightning.

Early Afternoon Weather Update

Ken Brewer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:11:50 +0000

A broken line of rain and storms is forming in northern Indiana. Those are slowly dropping down to the south. We’ll have to see if they hold together by the time they drift down here. It would be about an hour or two before those storms would arrive in the metro area. The threat for severe weather is much lower than yesterday, but we could see a brief gust of wind, and some small hail.

Johnson County Storms

Liza Danver — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:00:31 +0000

We’re heading south on I-65 and it is pouring! There is supposed to be flooding in Franklin and Greenwood. We’re going to check it out.

Severe Storms Rolling Through Metro Area

Ken Brewer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:37:40 +0000

Most of the metro area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until at least 1:00pm. Winds along the line of storms have reached 60 miles per hour with higher gusts. Please seek shelter until the line has passed you location. heck our Live Chat for the latest and live coverage on LWS, WISH-TV, MyIndy TV.

Rain Building North

Ken Brewer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:57:10 +0000

Some of the storms that have been training to our south are slowly building a bit farther north. A cell now how formed in southern Marion County. Watch for some hail to possibly develop with this cell as it moves east.

More Storms Coming?

Ken Brewer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:45:15 +0000

Most of the focus (obviously) has been on storms in southern and eastern parts of the area, but I wanted to show you what may be heading our way later today, and include other parts of the viewing area.

Strong Storms are racing across northern Missouri into central Illinois. This may more or less connect with the storms that have lingered in areas south of Indy. The bottom line, watch for storms with heavy rain, large hail, and gusty winds later to

New Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Ken Brewer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:32:33 +0000

is in effect for Jackson County until 8:15am

Additional Severe Storm Warnings

Ken Brewer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:17:51 +0000

Brown, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan Counties have Severe Thunderstorm Warnings until 8:00am. Large hail, and heavy rain are the biggest threats.