SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a weather pattern that could develop this week for south-central Indiana, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The possible impacted area includes Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Decatur, Shelby, and Brown Counties. Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday afternoon, with a stronger system and a bigger risk for severe weather on Wednesday.
There is a "marginal" chance of thunderstorms and severe weather developing on Tuesday after 3 p.m. Damaging winds and hail are possible.
On Wednesday, a "slight" risk of severe weather and excessive rainfall is in place for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Several rounds of storms and flooding are possible.
Large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes can not be ruled out on both days.
NWS alerts residents to prepare for the possible severe weather by taking these actions:
Immediately move indoors if warnings are issued
Be weather aware and monitor forecasts closely
Have several ways to receive warnings (NOAA Weather Radio, weather apps)
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (BCSC) Board of School Trustees voted unanimously on Monday night to place an operating referendum renewal on the November 3 general election ballot, asking voters to continue funding competitive teacher and staff compensation and school safety personnel for eight more years through 2034.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - The Bartholomew County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (BCICAC) is welcoming a new four-legged member to its team. Rico, an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, has been partnered with Detective Jarod Aspenson of the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Office.
HOPE, Ind. - The Hope Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of Jackson Street and Aiken Street, just after 2 a.m. on Monday, June 15. While responding, Engine 11 observed significant flames and smoke in the area.
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY, Ind. - The German Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to northbound I-65 near the 73-mile marker for a multi-vehicle crash early Monday morning, June 15.
COLUMBUS, Ind. - Upon receiving reports of a shooting and possible hostage situation, the Columbus Police Department (CPD) responded to a home in the 300 block of Sunset Drive on Friday, June 12, just after 9:30 p.m.
GREENWOOD, Ind. - One of Central Indiana's biggest summer celebrations, KORN Country Musical Fireworks, returns to Craig Park in Greenwood on Saturday, June 27, immediately following the annual Greenwood Freedom Festival.
SOUTH-CENTRAL, Ind. - Sgt. Stephen Wheeles of the Indiana State Police (ISP) said he stopped a car traveling in the left lane of southbound I-65 in Bartholomew County last week for traveling below the speed limit and remaining in the left lane for miles
BCSC Board votes to place 'operating referendum renewal' on November ballot
Task Force welcomes new Electronic Storage Detection K9 Rico
Hope, Columbus fire crews fight massive barn fire
Early morning I-65 crash
CPD investigates Friday night 'Swatting' call
KORN Country 100.3 Musical Fireworks, Greenwood Freedom Festival is June 27
Columbus to celebrate Juneteenth holiday with weekend events starting Friday
ISP issues tickets for driving too slow in left lane, unrestrained child
