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Calm and cloudy start this Wednesday morning with temperatures in the lower 60’s out-the-door with some humidity lingering in the area. Hazy sunshine through the day and a light northeast wind will keep daytime highs seasonal in the mid-80’s. The humid air mass in place will vary little over the extended period. Moisture will increase late Friday and over the weekend as a system develops to the south and lifts northward. This will bring chances for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Severe storms are not expected. - Meteorologist Anne Brown
Hotter & more humid with more storms, then cooler.
Turning muggy with more storms ahead.
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A student at Frontier Elementary School in Brookston tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend.
Serial derecho arrives.
Serial derecho with wind threat is moving in.
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Monday, August 10, that 884 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The store will open but is limiting the number of guest due to COVID-19
The doctor said social distancing, wearing masks, and washing hands is a proven method to help prevent infectious disease.
They are expected to make a decision on 2020 college football season
The student tested positive over the weekend.
According to the National Embryo Donation Center, one in every eight U.S. couples struggle with infertility. One West Lafayette Couple grew their family by adopting an embryo.
The residents were taken out safetly and it took less than a minute to bring the fire under control.
Mainly dry and calmer weather expected for today under a partly cloudy sky. Temperatures will be trending more towards our seasonal average with highs in the 80’s. A cold front will linger across the southern portions of the area from Wednesday through Saturday, bringing a low chance for thunderstorms. Better chance for showers and storms likely for Sunday with temps warming to near 90 degrees. – Meteorologist Anne Brown
This morning will be dry and humid with temperatures in the mid-60’s and some limited pockets of fog. Hazy sunshine through the day and a light northwest wind will keep daytime highs seasonal in the mid-80’s. A cold front will linger across the southern portions of the area from Thursday through Saturday, bringing a low chance for thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. - Meteorologist Anne Brown
Leaders at Clegg found the graffiti last Tuesday. The team at The Happy Housekeeper & Co. volunteered their time to clean it up in honor of a lost loved one.
People in Cass County are preparing to go to court after WSP, a zinc factory filed a lawsuit against more than 30 citizens in the county.
The battle over a zinc factory coming to Cass County continues to heat up. WSP has filed a lawsuit against more than 30 citizens in the county.
A strong line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move into northwestern Indiana late afternoon and evening. The primary hazard will be damaging winds with frequent lightning and brief heavy downpours and hail. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out, especially further north. This system will gradually weaken as it moves southeast through the rest of the state closer to midnight. Additional chances for showers and a few thunderstorms will remain in the forecast each day this week with highs trending in the mid-80’s. – Meteorologist Anne Brown
Isolated showers and storms will continue this morning with a brief lull in activity by late morning into the early afternoon hours. Daytime highs warming into the upper 80’s ahead of a cold front that will drop southeast across the state shortly before sunset. There is a Marginal Risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening and a Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall through tonight. Damaging winds, heavy rain and localized flooding will be possible along with cloud to ground lightning. That front will then stall across Kentucky before lifting north again as a warm front by Saturday….yes Saturday! As a result, we will have a rather active forecast period with daily chances for periodic showers and thunderstorms this week. - Meteorologist Anne Brown
This year's corn maze is dedicated to the military and medical people who have fought for our country and our health in the past and present. Owner Tim Fitzgerald has a plan ready to keep guests safe at the farm this fall.
Multiple rounds of rain will be possible throughout Monday's forecast. A marginal risk for severe weather is in store, with localized heavy rainfall, isolated hail and strong wind gusts being possible at times.
Scattered storm chances return for much of the week ahead.
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Another round of warm temperatures can be expected in Sunday's forecast. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80's. A few isolated showers and storms will be possible throughout the day, but most will remain dry.
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Another round of warm temperatures can be expected in Sunday's forecast. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80's. A few isolated showers and storms will be possible throughout the day, but most will remain dry.
Hotter, muggy weekend with some storms by Sunday.
Purdue University will soon submit plans for a New Building for Nursing and Pharmacy. The new building will be an active clinical learning center.
For the fall 2020 semester nearly 9,000 freshman have enrolled.
Hotter, humid weather returns with the risk of storms ahead.
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Friday, August 7, that 1,253 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced a partnership between the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health America of Indiana to expand access to trained peer support recovery professionals through the Indiana Recovery Network.
A fatal crash between a van and a semi happened around 2 p.m. Thursday
Lafayette Police are investigating the death of a man found in the road.
The pleasant, sunny weather will continue through tomorrow. Although a little more humidity will creep in for tomorrow afternoon. Shower and storm chances will return late Saturday night through most of the work week next week. A warm-up will also start over the weekend with high temperatures near 90 on Sunday and Monday, then upper 80’s for the remainder of the week. – Meteorologist Anne Brown
It’s another refreshing morning across Greater Lafayette with temperatures in the 50’s out-the-door. High pressure situated over the Great Lakes will provide us with a mostly clear sky, along with a light northeasterly breeze throughout the day. Daytime highs will be slightly warmer, but seasonal in the mid to lower 80’s. This evening, our comfortable north winds will shift and drive out of the south bringing changes to the forecast.A warmer and more humid air mass will return for the upcoming weekend. - Meteorologist Anne Brown
Cooler now, but hotter & more humid weather ahead with storms.
A new partnership with the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Mental Health of America will expand help to those who need it most during this time. News 18 spoke with workers for the division and a local organization about the impact this expansion of resources will have.
On Thursday, State School Superintendent Jennifer McCormick addressed frequently asked questions and some aspects of the school that are still in the planning process.
Very warm & muggy weather with storms in the forecast.
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) announced Thursday, August 6, that 1,051 additional Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19.
Officers in Clinton County will be positioned along bus stops and routes.
McCormick answered questions and addressed changes to the school year.
Enjoy these sunny and unseasonably cool/comfortable conditions to finish the work week. We will be heating up with increasing humidity into the weekend. Dry weather is expected through Saturday, then chances for showers and thunderstorms arrive Sunday and continue into early next week. – Meteorologist Anne Brown
It is another refreshing morning across Greater Lafayette with temperatures in the 50’s out-the-door. There are some pockets of fog, but a mainly sunny sky will help to burn that off by mid-morning. Temperatures will stay comfortable today with max temperatures in the upper 70’s. A warmer and more humid air mass will return for the upcoming weekend. - Meteorologist Anne Brown
Data is updated nightly.
| County | Confirmed | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 16088 | 730 |
| Lake | 7688 | 278 |
| Elkhart | 4926 | 85 |
| Allen | 4002 | 163 |
| St. Joseph | 3578 | 83 |
| Hamilton | 2829 | 104 |
| Vanderburgh | 2022 | 13 |
| Hendricks | 1927 | 108 |
| Cass | 1802 | 9 |
| Johnson | 1789 | 119 |
| Porter | 1355 | 39 |
| Clark | 1287 | 49 |
| Tippecanoe | 1238 | 11 |
| Madison | 1006 | 65 |
| LaPorte | 931 | 30 |
| Howard | 913 | 65 |
| Kosciusko | 868 | 12 |
| Bartholomew | 817 | 47 |
| Floyd | 809 | 48 |
| Marshall | 793 | 23 |
| Monroe | 766 | 31 |
| Delaware | 745 | 52 |
| Dubois | 708 | 12 |
| Vigo | 699 | 11 |
| Noble | 688 | 29 |
| Boone | 687 | 46 |
| Hancock | 683 | 39 |
| Jackson | 596 | 5 |
| Warrick | 588 | 30 |
| Shelby | 565 | 27 |
| LaGrange | 563 | 10 |
| Grant | 529 | 30 |
| Dearborn | 512 | 28 |
| Morgan | 493 | 34 |
| Clinton | 444 | 4 |
| Henry | 406 | 20 |
| Wayne | 385 | 10 |
| White | 376 | 11 |
| Montgomery | 359 | 21 |
| Lawrence | 352 | 27 |
| Harrison | 348 | 23 |
| Decatur | 341 | 32 |
| Putnam | 312 | 8 |
| Daviess | 277 | 20 |
| Miami | 277 | 2 |
| Scott | 272 | 10 |
| Jasper | 255 | 2 |
| Greene | 254 | 34 |
| Franklin | 246 | 15 |
| DeKalb | 238 | 4 |
| Gibson | 231 | 4 |
| Jennings | 227 | 12 |
| Steuben | 213 | 3 |
| Ripley | 213 | 8 |
| Carroll | 196 | 2 |
| Fayette | 194 | 7 |
| Perry | 187 | 13 |
| Posey | 179 | 0 |
| Starke | 178 | 7 |
| Wells | 174 | 2 |
| Orange | 174 | 24 |
| Fulton | 172 | 2 |
| Wabash | 170 | 3 |
| Jefferson | 167 | 2 |
| Knox | 161 | 0 |
| Whitley | 155 | 6 |
| Tipton | 143 | 12 |
| Washington | 142 | 1 |
| Sullivan | 138 | 1 |
| Spencer | 137 | 3 |
| Clay | 124 | 5 |
| Huntington | 124 | 3 |
| Randolph | 124 | 4 |
| Newton | 120 | 10 |
| Adams | 109 | 2 |
| Owen | 99 | 1 |
| Jay | 92 | 0 |
| Rush | 85 | 4 |
| Pulaski | 81 | 1 |
| Fountain | 74 | 2 |
| Brown | 74 | 1 |
| Blackford | 65 | 2 |
| Ohio | 65 | 6 |
| Benton | 64 | 0 |
| Pike | 59 | 0 |
| Vermillion | 58 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 53 | 0 |
| Parke | 51 | 1 |
| Martin | 48 | 0 |
| Crawford | 45 | 0 |
| Union | 41 | 0 |
| Warren | 24 | 1 |
| Unassigned | 0 | 206 |
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