Flood Watch issued for much of Indiana as heavy rain raises flash flood risk
INDIANA — A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of central, west central, south central, southwest and parts of southeast Indiana from Sunday afternoon through Monday morning as forecasters warn that repeated rounds of thunderstorms could bring heavy rainfall and flooding.According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, excessive rainfall may produce flooding along rivers, creeks, streams and...
One person dead following wrong-way vehicle crash in Ohio
OHIO — A wrong-way driver was killed Friday night after crashing head-on into a marked Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser on State Route 2 in Lake County.According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 9 p.m. on westbound State Route 2 near State Route 44 in Painesville Township.Investigators said a trooper was traveling west in...
Part of I-285 in Georgia shut down following vehicle crash
GEORGIA — UPDATE: The roadway has reopened.—A four-vehicle crash has shut down all southbound lanes of Interstate 285 in East Point on Saturday afternoon, causing major traffic delays.According to East Point police, the crash occurred on I-285 between Camp Creek Parkway and Washington Road. Emergency crews remain at the scene working to clear the roadway.Authorities said all southbound lanes...
Strong storms could bring damaging winds to North Carolina on Monday
NORTH CAROLINA — The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of North Carolina under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Monday, with damaging wind gusts expected to be the primary hazard.Forecasters say a cold front moving eastward into the Carolinas will interact with a warm, humid air mass, creating conditions favorable for isolated strong...
Virginia faces risk of damaging storms Monday, isolated tornado possible
VIRGINIA — The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Virginia under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe thunderstorms on Monday, with damaging wind gusts posing the primary threat and a localized tornado risk possible across northern portions of the state.Forecasters say a cold front moving eastward into the Mid-Atlantic will interact with a warm, humid...
Part of Georgia under Flood Watch as more heavy rain is forecast
GEORGIA — UPDATE: The watches have expired.—A Flood Watch remains in effect through Saturday evening for portions of southeast Georgia, where additional heavy rainfall could lead to flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville.The watch includes Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Northern Ware, Pierce and Wayne counties, including the communities of Waycross, Jesup, Douglas, Alma,...
Columbus City Council faces packed agenda with development and public safety measures
OHIO — The Columbus City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, June 22, with a wide-ranging agenda that includes economic development incentives, public safety funding, technology contracts, affordable housing measures and infrastructure projects. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. in City Council Chambers.Among the largest items on the agenda is legislation authorizing a $215.7 million investment by Hikma Pharmaceuticals...
State Road 29 near I-75 in Florida shut down following deadly vehicle crash
FLORIDA — UPDATE: The roadway has reopened.—A fatal crash has been reported Friday night on State Road 29 in Collier County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred about 1.5 miles north of Interstate 75. The incident is being investigated as a deadly crash, though officials have not yet released details about how many vehicles...
Severe storms Sunday could bring tornadoes to parts of Ohio
OHIO — Ohio could see severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes on Sunday as a storm system moves across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.The SPC’s Day 3 Convective Outlook places much of western and central Ohio under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Sunday, June...
Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, hail to Indiana on Sunday
INDIANA — Much of Indiana could experience severe thunderstorms on Sunday as a storm system moves across the Midwest, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.The SPC’s Day 3 Convective Outlook places nearly all of Indiana under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Sunday, June 21. Forecasters say scattered severe thunderstorms are...
