Whas 11 Weather

(WHAS11) – Fire dangers have increased across Indiana and Kentucky due to long dry spells and high winds.

Open burning bans have been issued in more than half of Indiana’s counties including nearly the state’s entire southern half.

The national weather service has classified the southern half of the state as under severe or moderate drought.

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Weather Louisville Ky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A strong line of thunderstorms bore down on the Louisville area after blowing over trees and dropping rain in western Kentucky.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Edmonson and Grayson Counties until 11:45 a.m.

National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Callahan in Louisville said the storms blowing through Tuesday as part of a cold front include straight line winds in excess of 75 mph, with 40-to-50 mph gusts outside of the thunderstorms.

The storms spawned tornado warnings across much of the state.

Rick Shanklin, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Paducah, said a roof came off a building in Hopkinsville and downed trees were scattered around western Kentucky, but damage appeared minimal.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Fulton County Crew reported a grain bin blew across the roadway on KY 94 near the Intersection with KY 971 and hit a vehicle. No injuries reported.

Shanklin said investigators will look into reports of tornados, but none had been confirmed as of midday Tuesday.

Forecasters spread a tornado watch to all but a the easternmost counties in Kentucky as the storms strengthened after daylight.

The NWS also issued a tornado warning for Ohio County, Todd County and Butler County in Kentucky until 10:30 a.m.

Tornado warnings for Christian and Muhlenberg Counties in Kentucky expired at 10:15 a.m.

Tornado warnings were posted Tuesday morning near Fort Campbell and Hopkinsville. No tornado touchdowns had been confirmed by 9:30 a.m., but a video camera in Hopkinsville shown on showed a wall cloud approaching the city.

Christian and Todd Counties in Kentucky were under a tornado warning until 10 a.m. A Tornado warning expired for Trigg County in Kentucky at 9:30 a.m.

Forecasters spread a tornado watch to all but the easternmost counties in Kentucky as the storms strengthened after daylight.

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National Weather Service

National Weather Servicev No tornadoes were sighted in Michiana for 9:35, but a meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in North Webster, urges people to take the storms that come seriously.No funnel clouds were reported, but it is an activity which shows the possibility of tornadoes, a meteorologist with National Weather Service said.Just Courtney Obergfell be on the lookout. If at home, wants to be in the basement, which said.The St. Joseph County Courthouse and City-County Building in downtown South Bend has ordered everyone in the basement because the warning tornado.

Troutman said it was probably an EF-0 tornado with winds of nearly 70 miles per hour.He said tornadoes are not uncommon in October and we are currently in a season of severe weather in the Tennessee secondary Valley.Trouman explained: “We expect a significant potential for a new round of bad weather on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday evening. So this may be the beginning of a more rigorous approach to the area.

These devices are also used for other tasks for the environment, but during the hurricane season is very busy handling hurricanes only. I think I may have another P-3 Orion as it would greatAccording the description of the NWS, a combination of winds from the southwest and the strengthening of hot, dry conditions have led to alert Dangerous fire conditions.The time, the minimum relative humidity of 25 percent and winds of 30 mph to 35 mph this afternoon southwest enhance the risk of rapid spread of grass fires and on the ground that can occur.

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Wish Tv

ish Tv, WISH-TV 24-Hour News 8 continues to hold the voters of central Indiana has informed this election season with the results of the will-TV Indiana Poll 2010 election. Three weeks after the publication of poll data exclusive, 24-Hour News 8 has returned to the people of central Indiana to update where they are just a few days before the election.
The results of this survey are published for new elections this week at 24-hour News 8 Daybreak and 24-Hour News 8 at 5 and 18 hours. The results include detailed information on some of the most important issues and races against Indiana voters in the upcoming elections.
A survey conducted October 19-21 2010 New Senate candidates favored:
Dan Coats (R) 53%
Brad Ellsworth (D) 35%
Rebecca Sink-Burris (L) 5%
The first round results of the poll conducted September 29 to October 1, 2010 on favored candidates in the Senate:
Dan Coats (R) 51%
Brad Ellsworth (D) 33%
Rebecca Sink-Burris (L) 5%
The survey results this week will focus on approval rate Mr. Obama, the Secretary of State and the Attorney Marion County races, property tax caps, and more.
WISH-TV commissioned EPIC · the conduct of the MRA for WISH-TV Indiana Poll 2010 election. The size of the statewide survey sample was 500, with 4.4% + / – margin of error. · EPIC MRA, a polling firm, research experience, has been active in governmental, political, marketing, business and health issues at the state and national level since 1985. EPIC MRA · Surveys are regularly cited by national news and the media and have been featured on CNN, World News Tonight, Nightline, and National Public Radio.
For more information on The WISH-TV Indiana Poll 2010 election, and to follow the political blog of Jim Shella, visit WISHTV.com and click OnPolitix.

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Wood Tv 8

Wood Tv 8 Grand Rapids, Mich. WOOD – Tornado warnings were issued for Van Buren, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Barry, Kent and Ionia until 11:30 Tornado loves is in effect for western Michigan until noon Tuesday , making a line of thunderstorms and strong winds that can gust over 60 mph hour.The storms will not last long, but the bursting of the will, as a high wind warning was issued until Wednesday 20 hours.

“I usually recommend that you do everything in one place so flashlights and batteries, the type of emergency equipment, so to speak, to this end,” said Sytsma. “I think it would not necessarily buying all those things. Many things can be home.WOOD TV8 and Storm Team 8 are the source of the weather, closing schools, Doppler radar, current and planned in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the Kalamazoo West.

According to the warning, the power is high and the winds could damage many temporary structures, such as those built for the Festival. The Arts Festival begins today and continues until Sunday, so if you are really in things arts, you can actually skip a day or two and go there after the warning time has been reached. STIs such as Honda Generator, Coleman Generator, Generac Generator, Kohler generator and other portable generators. Having a blog is good news.

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Wthr Weather Radar

Indianapolis - A storm system will move into central Indiana Tuesday, bringing rain and strong winds to the metro area during the noon hour.

A wind advisory was in effect until 8:00 pm Monday for gusty winds up to 30 mph. The winds Tuesday are expected to be even stronger.

Storms are likely after midnight, along with strong winds, with a low of 60 degrees.

It's been a couple of very dry months in Indiana. In August, Indianapolis only had .37" and in September, .56". We're up to nearly an inch of rain for the month of October, but more rain is needed to lift the burn bans. Up to a half-inch of rain is expected Tuesday during the day across Indiana. Some areas could see up to an inch.

There's also the possibility of isolated severe storms, including lightning, straight line winds and wind gusts up to 50 mph.

The rain will clear out by rush hour Tuesday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures Wednesday in the 60s.

The temperatures will stick to the 60s for the rest of the week, with a small chance of rain for Halloween on Sunday.

Stay alert to weather conditions on Tuesday and be prepared for any severe weather watches or warnings. Keep it tuned to WTHR Channel 13 for all your weather updates starting at 4:30 am on Sunrise. SkyTrak meteorologist Chuck Lofton will also do weather cut-ins during the 4:00 am half-hour of "Early Today."

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Weather Indianapolis

Earlier Tuesday morning, www.duke-energy.com reported a total of 2,146 homes in Clay County without power. By noon, however, that number had dwindled to approximately 50.

The National Weather Service (NWS) based in Indianapolis issued a severe thunderstorm warning Tuesday morning for Clay County.

At 8:27 a.m., NWS radar indicated a line of thunderstorms capable of "producing destructive winds in excess of 70 mph."

The organization announced a tornado watch was in effect for the area as well and a high wind warning.

The high wind warning will remain in effect until 8 p.m., Tuesday.

According to the organization, strong winds would impact central Indiana through Tuesday.

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