Temperatures are forecasted to plummet below freezing later tonight, creating the likelihood for icy conditions as wet and melting precipitation refreezes. The National Weather Service has declared winter weather advisories for most Indiana counties. As of 4 p.m., the Indiana Department of Transportation plans a deployment of more than 600 yellow salt trucks over the…
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INDOT: Monitor Weather Forecasts And Road Conditions Before You Travel
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Drivers often aren’t prepared for winter driving – especially early in the season – and forget to take it slow. The first snow events of the season typically bring higher rates of crashes and slide-offs as motorists get re-accustomed to driving in winter weather. • Reduce speeds. Remember, “ice and snow, take it slow.” Nobody…
Let it Snow! — Freezing Temperatures and More Snow on the Way
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The first winter storm hit Paulding County, on Sunday. Snow fall ranged from 5” to the southern portion to as much as 8” in the northern region, with some rain mix near the Van Wert County line, later on into the night. Local Law enforcement in the area reported some vehicles off the roadway, but…
The Surprise Tornado Outbreak of August 24th
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By: Joshua Steiner On Wednesday, August 24th, 2016, I was walking back from my atmospheric thermodynamics class (ironic isn’t it?) around 4:00 p.m. when I heard the news that a tornado had touched down in Kokomo, Indiana. A few minutes later, two tornado warnings were issued for the northern section of Indianapolis. One of the…
Peak Alert Today
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PEAK ALERT TODAY (7-6-16) : Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op members are under a PEAK Alert for today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Current weather conditions are causing a very high demand for electricity. During this peak demand period you are urged to reduce as much electric usage as possible during the peak time. Dial up air…
Weather update from Paulding County EMA
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*** Moderate Risk of Severe Thunderstorms this Evening *** *** Potential for Heavy Rainfall Overnight *** Timing of Severe Weather Tonight: Starting after 8 PM for points east of I69 and starting 10 PM for points east of I69. Significant tornadoes are possible south of U.S. Rout 30. Widespread damaging winds with gusts in excess…
Heat Causes PEAK Alert – PPEC
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PEAK ALERT TODAY (6-20-16) : Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op members are under a PEAK Alert for today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Current weather conditions are causing a very high demand for electricity. During this peak demand period you are urged to reduce as much electric usage as possible during the peak time. Dial up air…
Curtis Smith visits Divine Mercy Catholic School
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During Catholic Schools Week celebration, Curtis Smith from 21Alive, visited the students at Divine Mercy Catholic School in Payne. Curtis shared information about being a weather forecaster and all that is involved in doing so. Everyone enjoyed the presentation and were very happy he was able to come and share with us while he was…
Snow Predicted for Northern, Central Indiana Tuesday Night
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Freezing Rain Predicted Overnight for Far Northern Indiana The National Weather Service has declared winter weather advisories for five northern Indiana counties, predicting chances for freezing rain and sleet overnight, with the highest chances north of U.S. 30. Snow may begin impacting northern and central Indiana during the evening rush on Tuesday. Total snow accumulations…
Hoosiers Warned of Blowing Snow, Urged to Monitor Weather Forecasts
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The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow on Wednesday through Thursday and has declared a Winter Storm Watch for 27 northern and western Indiana counties. The rest of the state will see varying levels of snow and wintry mix. Monitor weather forecasts The Indiana Department of Transportation urges drivers to monitor evolving weather forecasts…
24-hour Windstorm Takes Land from the County
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This past Friday and Saturday there was a large windstorm passing through the region with high wind gusts. This happens quite frequently in the winter with snow and will even fill in the ditches with the pretty white stuff. This time it happened when the temperatures were hitting 50+ degrees, where the ground was bare…
OH 49 Reopens
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Paulding County Ohio 49 from Ohio 500 to U.S. 24, between the village of Payne to the village of Antwerp, has been reopened following work to remove and repair downed electrical lines and power poles.
Winter Weather Reminders
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Don’t let the mild weather that we have been experiencing fool you, winter weather is right around the corner. This week is Ohio Winter safety Awareness Week. Whether you believe what the Farmer’s Almanac predicts for our region this winter or the reports of an El Nino type winter, we still need to get prepared…
