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When severe weather enters your area, ominous clouds can fill the sky. A lot of times we will receive false reports of funnel clouds due to a low-lying cloud called a scud cloud. By Hope Kleitsch A scud cloud looks awfully similar to a funnel cloud, however, these clouds are…

Outdoor warning sirens, most commonly referred to as ‘tornado sirens,’ are signaled to go off when severe weather strikes, specifically when a tornado warning is issued, though there is a lot of variance from place to place. By Hope Kleitsch The biggest misconception is that tornado sirens are solely there…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…