Saturday, the NWS Storm Prediction Center, has Madison County under a level 1 risk of isolated storms with strong wind gusts. Large amounts of moisture in the atmosphere will likely bring brief heavy rainfall in the early evening, around 5pm. With a little bit of luck, these storms should push through prior to the 10pm…
This weekend was only a taste of what’s to come this week. Temperatures and humidity are going to get uncomfortable to say the least. Dangerous heat indices will persist through the July 4th weekend. Monday through Thursday will be the warmest with heat indexes 100°-107°, sparking the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory….
National Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21 – 27, 2026 It is important to understand that there is no safe place outside when thunderstorms are in the area. If you hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of the storm. Just remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!” Too many people wait far too long…
Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 21-27, 2026: National Lightning Safety Awareness Week started in 2001 in order to call attention to lightning being an underrated killer. Since then, U.S. lightning fatalities has dropped from about 55 per year to less than 30. This reduction is lightning fatalities is largely due to the greater awareness of…
Indiana is a massive agricultural powerhouse, ranking 9th in the U.S. for total agricultural production and contributing over $35 billion to the state’s economy. With over 53,000 family-owned farms, the industry is dominated by large-scale corn and soybean cultivation, alongside leading national rankings in livestock, poultry, and specialty crops. Madison County generates more total farm…
Numerous severe thunderstorms produced tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rain across central Indiana during the evening of June 17 into the early morning of June 18. Note that the tornado information remains preliminary and may change.
Chances for severe thunderstorms will return Sunday afternoon and continue Sunday night. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are the primary severe threats. Heavy rain and localized flooding are also possible.
Each year, the summer solstice marks an important turning point in Earth’s journey around the Sun. In 2026, the summer solstice occurs on June 21, bringing the longest day and shortest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere. For thousands of years, people have observed and celebrated this moment. Today, the summer solstice remains an opportunity to better understand how Earth’s movements shape the…
The “Strawberry Moon” is the traditional name for the full moon in June. The name originated with Indigenous Algonquin tribes to mark the brief season for harvesting wild, June-bearing strawberries—it does not mean the moon itself is physically pink or red. When to See It Why the 2026 Moon Is Special
As a cold front moves through Sunday afternoon, cooler more pleasant temps will grace us on Monday. Monday will be the best day of the week weather wise with low humidity and temp topping out in the low 70’s. Tuesday daytime will be sunny into the afternoon with temps rising into the mid 70’s. Tuesday…