Bartholomew County under slight risk for severe weather

Bartholomew County is under a slight risk for severe weather today and Thursday. Hot and humid conditions with heat indices over 100 degrees will continue today and Thursday.

Key Messages:

Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight.

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon and overnight.

Hot and humid Wednesday and Thursday with heat indices over 100 degrees.

Timing:

Wednesday

o   Afternoon and overnight

Thursday

o   Afternoon and overnight

Main Threats:

  • Flash Flooding possible
  • Damaging Wind – 60 to 70 mph gusts
  • Small Hail
  • Isolated tornadoes possible
  • Extreme heat and humidity, heat indices over 100 degrees

Actions/What To Do:

  • Be weather aware.
  • Have multiple ways to receive warnings.
  • Do not drive through flooded roadways especially after dark.
  • Have a safety plan in place and be ready to act when severe weather is imminent.