Weather Blog – BAM Weather

Severe Weather Preparedness Episode 2: Safe vs. Unsafe Shelter Options

22

Apr

Severe Weather Preparedness Episode 2: Safe vs. Unsafe Shelter Options

Knowing where to go when severe weather strikes, no matter where you are, is crucial. When you don’t have to think twice about whether or not the area you are going to is safe, will save you time when you have to take action. By Hope Kleitsch When in your…

Severe Weather Preparedness Series Episode 1: Warning Polygons

16

Apr

By Bret Walts

Severe Weather Preparedness Series Episode 1: Warning Polygons

When it comes to severe weather, the more knowledge you have about how watches and warnings work, the more prepared you will be for when severe weather strikes. By Hope Kleitsch Watch boxes are issued by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) when severe weather looks imminent in a certain area.…

The Official April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Forecast

05

Apr

By Bret Walts

The Official April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Forecast

The excitement is building… We are officially 3 days away from the Total Solar Eclipse!! We’ve been checking new models everyday, watching to see what the forecast is shaping up to look like for April 8th. By Hope Kleitsch Originally, things were not looking all that great. When models were…

Solar Eclipse 2024: First Look Forecast Analysis

29

Mar

By Bret Walts

Solar Eclipse 2024: First Look Forecast Analysis

A once in a lifetime event will take place in central Indiana on April 8, 2024. A TOTAL Solar Eclipse will pass through the state, the first time since the year 1869 and the first time in Indianapolis since 1205! This will also be the last one in our lifetime…

Severe Weather Preparedness: Different types of storms and what they mean.

19

Mar

By Bret Walts

Severe Weather Preparedness: Different types of storms and what they mean.

As we get further into March and severe weather season gets fully underway, it's important to understand the different types of storms and how they can impact your region. The three we will discuss are Supercells, Pulse or "Pop-Up" Storms, and Storm Complexes. By John Kemper Supercells: A single, but…

13

Mar

By John Kemper

Multiple Rounds of Storms in Play

Welcome to Spring! Tracking several rounds of severe thunderstorms for Thursday! While a line of storms pushes southeast across the Ohio Valley during the morning / early afternoon, another round will develop by the evening hours. Damaging winds of 60mph, large hail, and perhaps a few tornadoes are all on…

A fast start to spring is here, but be careful getting spring planting fever too early!

01

Mar

By Bret Walts

A fast start to spring is here, but be careful getting spring planting fever too early!

Living in the midwest brings a wide range of weather, from bitter cold to blazing hot, and from severe weather to blizzards–we’ve got it all. By Hope Kleitsch The transitional seasons, fall and spring, are when temperature swings are the most notable and extreme. You have probably noticed that one…

Tips, Tricks and Myths to Prepare You for Severe Weather Season.

23

Feb

By Bret Walts

Tips, Tricks and Myths to Prepare You for Severe Weather Season.

Severe weather season is quickly approaching and it is important to always have a plan for when severe weather strikes, no matter where you are. By Hope Kleitsch Severe weather can happen at any point during the year and at any time of day, though it is most common (and…

Winter 2023/24 is running historically warm for the US.

14

Feb

By Bret Walts

Winter 2023/24 is running historically warm for the US.

Winter 2023-2024: warmest on record? By Hope Kleitsch The 2023-2024 winter season has been rather boring for the Ohio Valley region. December was dry and mild. January was wet, cooler than December, but still warmer than average, despite the arctic cold snap. Now, February is very mild and bone dry.…

Historic 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: A Weather Perspective

08

Feb

By Bret Walts

Historic 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: A Weather Perspective

A once in a lifetime event will take place in central Indiana on April 8, 2024. By Hope Kleitsch A TOTAL Solar Eclipse will pass through the state, the first time since the year 1869 and the first time in Indianapolis since 1205! This will also be the last one…