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Indiana District 1 Skywarn [WX9NWI] assists the US National Weather Service (NWS) during times of severe weather and emergency situations in the Northwestern Indiana counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Newton, and expanded coverage to Benton Co.

10/18/2026

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued October 18 at 1:04PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/17/2026

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 2:22AM CDT until October 18 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Low temperatures in the low to mid 30s will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and
Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and
Porter Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM CDT to 8 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/17/2026

NWS:

Frost Advisory
Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:34AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Cass IN, Fulton IN, Northern La Porte, Pulaski, Southern La
Porte, Starke, and White Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM EDT /2 AM CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/15/2026

NWS:

Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 12:58PM CDT until October 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected. Highest near the Lake Michigan shore.

* WHERE...Northern Porter County, particularly near the Lake Michigan
shore.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
http://www.weather.gov

10/15/2026

NWS:

Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 1:20PM EDT until October 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte and Southern La Porte
Counties. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien
Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ to 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected near the
Lake Michigan shoreline.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
http://www.weather.gov

10/01/2026

NWS:

Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued October 1 at 5:52PM CDT until October 1 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by torrential downpours is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Cook County in northeastern Illinois...
Northern Will County in northeastern Illinois...
Northern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 845 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas
including on streets and in underpasses. Due to falling leaves,
storm drains and ditches may be clogged increasing the risk of
flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 551 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated torrential downpours
moving into the Advisory area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chicago, Joliet, Hammond, Gary, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley
Park, Oak Lawn, Romeoville, Plainfield, Calumet City,
Merrillville, Chicago Heights, Roseland, East Chicago,
Schererville, Hobart, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Lockport and
New Lenox.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
http://www.weather.gov

10/01/2026

NWS:

Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 1 at 9:33AM CDT until October 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following counties in
Illinois, Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Will, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, La
Salle, Lake, and Lee, as well as Lake County in Indiana.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding
of low lying and flood prone area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain, heavy at times, is expected this afternoon into early this
evening. Rainfall totals of 2 inches or more in just a few hours
could occur within the more intense rainfall corridors. This
heavy rain, falling on already saturated soils, would likely
result in flooding, particularly in low lying and flood prone
areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based
upon the latest forecasts. Persons with interests along area rivers,
creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and
be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
http://www.weather.gov

09/28/2026

NWS:

Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 28 at 4:58AM EDT until September 28 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...Pulaski, Southern La Porte, Starke, and White Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
http://www.weather.gov

09/28/2026

NWS:

Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 28 at 3:44AM CDT until September 28 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Visibility of one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, Kankakee, and
Southern Will Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN,
Newton, and Porter Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of
distance ahead of you.
http://www.weather.gov

09/21/2026

NWS:

Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 21 at 10:55AM EDT until September 21 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming
conditions expected. Waves of 3 to 5 feet expected.

* WHERE...Northern La Porte county.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water
and high waves can sweep people off piers.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Do not venture out on piers.
http://www.weather.gov

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