Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Indiana University Southeast in New Albany was recognized today as a StormReady University. IUS becomes the 7th StormReady University in the state of Indiana, and the second IU regional campus to gain this recognition. The recent growth of the university, with the addition of five residence halls in 2008, poses unique challenges in public safety. The Campus Police Department, and IU Emergency Management, have met those challenges with a proactive Adverse Weather Plan and by building a partnership with the National Weather Service in Louisville.

From left to right: Stephen Miller (Chief, IU Southeast Police Department), Joe Sullivan (WCM, NWS Louisville), and Dr. Ray Wallace (Chancellor, Indiana University Southeast)

Weather Story

Weather Map

Local Radar

LMK RSS Feed

Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

IU Southeast Recognized As StormReady University