Winter Weather Advisory issued January 08 at 3:21PM EST until January 09 at 10:00AM EST by NWS

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * WIND CHILLS WILL GENERALLY RANGE BETWEEN 5 BELOW AND 20 BELOW THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. * SNOW WILL DEVELOP LATE THIS AFTERNOON OR EARLY THIS EVENING
View the full statement on the NWS website.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 08 at 12:10PM EST until January 08 at 12:00PM EST by NWS

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING HAS EXPIRED… HAZARDOUS WEATHER… * WIND CHILLS WILL GENERALLY RANGE BETWEEN 5 BELOW AND 20 BELOW THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING.
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Wind Chill Warning issued January 08 at 10:01AM EST until January 09 at 10:00AM EST by NWS

…WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY.
View the full statement on the NWS website.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 08 at 10:01AM EST until January 09 at 10:00AM EST by NWS

…WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NORTHERN INDIANA HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY.
View the full statement on the NWS website.

IDHS encourages Hoosiers to check on neighbors

Photo of icicles with words "dangerous cold" superimposedThe Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is encouraging Hoosiers to check on their neighbors, especially those who may be elderly or have special or functional needs.

IDHS issued a news release on the topic this afternoon.

“We all need help every now and then,” said John Erickson, IDHS director of public information in the news release. “Take some time to check on your neighbors.”

IDHS suggests calling first to confirm the neighbor is comfortable with receiving a visit. The department’s also offered other suggestions, including:

Meanwhile, a Wind Chill Warning continues this afternoon, tonight and tomorrow morning for much of northern Indiana. According to the National Weather Service, meteorologists expect prolonged, dangerous wind chill temperatures of -15 to -30 Fahrenheit through midday tomorrow. The combination of wind and cold could cause frostbite within minutes on any exposed skin.