Delaware County Indiana Emergency Management Agency helps plan and coordinate the response to the hazards that may affect our communities.
Delaware County, IN
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Excessive Heat Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat-related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Delaware County Emergency Management retweeted
STARTS FRIDAY. I-69 southbound: Entrance ramp closed.
Between IN 32 and E 200 S (Daleville). Entrance ramp closed. Right lane closed. Starting Friday at 7:00PM EDT until Sunday, at about 1:00PM EDT.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM for Delaware County and surrounding areas. A line of severe storms that have produced tornado warnings in the last hour is moving across the state. Be weather aware this evening.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has now been issued and valid through 4pm. This storm will be impacting the Rpyerton, Gaston, Muncie areas. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
Delaware County Emergency Management retweeted
Avoid the area of SR 332 west of County Road 600 W to I-69. All access to SR332 is now closed for all traffic. Use alternate routes. This is being done to protect our county roads, and the railroad from significant damage from truck and high vehicle traffic
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for southern Delaware County by the NWS valid until Until 5:45 PM
Delaware County Emergency Management retweeted
Smoky skies will keep temperatures, visibilities low and the air unhealthy. Active weather is possible overnight and Thursday with severe storms possible overnight tonight into Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon and evening. #INwx #nwsind
ALT Graphic stating smoky air will reduce temperatures and visibilities and be unhealthy for sensitive individuals. Also, graphic displays Marginal Risk of Severe Weather for overnight tonight into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Delaware County and surrounding areas effective through 8pm
Be weather aware today - two rounds of storms will impact the area. The first round this morning could bring heavy rains and gusty winds. There is a significant risk of stronger storms later this afternoon with large hail, damaging winds, and tornados all possible.
These are the probabilities for convective hazards this afternoon and evening. Very large hail (2"+), damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes (potentially significant) are all possible. The greatest threat will be across the eastern half of central Indiana. #INwx
NOTICE: We have been notified that I-69 Northbound north of SR 28 will be CLOSED starting around 10:30am this morning for emergency repair work, and could be closed for up to 12 hours.
Delaware County Emergency Management retweeted
Gusty southwest winds and a dry atmosphere will result in red flag conditions this afternoon. Do not burn out outdoors! #INwx #nwsind
ALT Gusty southwest winds and a dry atmosphere will result in red flag conditions this afternoon. Do not burn out outdoors! #INwx #nwsind
The National Weather Service in has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended. Never throw cigarettes out
of a vehicle.
We are thrilled to have such a great turnout to the @NWSIndianapolis Storm Spotter training Tuesday evening. This means there are 80+ people well trained to keep an eye on the sky when severe weather threatens our community!
