Indiana Storm Chasers

24/07/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Sturgis MI, Middlebury IN and Bronson MI until 7:00 PM EDT

24/07/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Elkhart IN, Mishawaka IN and Goshen IN until 6:45 PM EDT

ISC's Tia Justice is currently on this storm

24/07/2025

24/07/2025

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana and Michigan until 10 PM EDT

24/07/2025

Good afternoon, Indiana. Welcome to the Butt Crack of the Apocalypse
(Where the sun plays the harmonica and we're so no here for it. IYKYK.)

Heat? Crushing. Humidity? Personal. Dignity? Gone. Congratulations, you're now living in a walking sauna full of regret and questionable hygiene habits. The entire state is under a Heat Advisory today, because Mother Nature woke up and chose to slow-roast us. We’re talking actual temperatures in the mid-90s, with “feels like” values soaring past 105°F and up to 110°F. That’s not “warm.”, that’s a ‘cook your thighs on the car seat’ level of disrespect.

You ever open a preheated oven and get smacked in the face with that blast of suffering? Yeah. That’s the forecast for our temperatures.

But don’t worry… The entire northern third of of the state gets a bonus round of fun! You lucky ducks are riding along in a Slight Risk (2/5 - Yellow shaded area on the map) with an encore of a Marginal Risk (1/5 - Green shaded area on the map) just south of that, for severe storms late this afternoon into the evening. Expect a shot at damaging wind, some hail, and maybe a storm with enough spite and moxie to do more than turn this steam bath into an inescapable Yellowstone hot spring. The only thing we want from Yellowstone is Rip, not his cousin Drip, mkaaaay?

And just for funsies, a few pop up showers and storms will prance teasingly across the landscape of central and southern Indiana. Gotta keep it steamy.

Now for some nerdy talk, because we love you geeky weirdos.

A sloppy cold front is crawling toward us. It's kind of like that one you've been kinda sweet on, but is super duper down with throwing mixed signals and leaving you waiting and kills your confidence. It's slow. It’s not impressive, and when you stop caring about it, it might throw a tantrum and give northern IN a few messy storms thanks to a juicy air mass, weak convergence, and some mid-level support. Could be clusters. Could be line segments, Could be wild. Could be non-existent. Either way, the confidence is growing that y'all will see some action beyond a bad sunburn and sweat.

TIMING: 5PM - 10PM EDT (maybe a little earlier or later depending on how patient these things are)

HAZARDS:
- Heavy rain
- Flooding
- Damaging Winds
- Minimal ice bombing
- Spinny bois aren't likely to go on tour today, but you never ever know. Release a new hit single on the sneak.

What should you do about it?
- Keep those ponchos and umbrellas handy, especially around dinner time.
- Weather Alert Apps need to be active and updated.
- Have multiple ways to receive warnings
- STAY OFF THE DANG PORCH AND OUT OF THE FLOODWATERS, GREG!
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Your "I Don't Want to Die in the Heat" Survival Guide:

- Water. Electrolytes. Gatorade, not Grey Goose (we're judging)
- Limit outdoor activities unless you’re into heatstroke cosplay.
- Dress like Jesus for airflow. Loose, light, breathable, and less likely to catch a public indecency charge.
- Check on your people. Grandma, the neighbor, your weird cousin in the barn.
- Don't leave your pets outside unless you want to be the villain in a viral post.

And if you're in northern Indiana? Maybe don’t commit to the cookout just yet.

We’ll be sitting in the Weather Cave™ like the gremlins that we are, ready to update if storms blow up. In the meantime, slather on that SPF30+, keep your drinks cold, and your bad decisions indoors.

Let us know, are you missing the French Toast Apocalypse Scale™.yet?!

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22/07/2025

Tuesday Forecast: Brought to You by the Fiery Depths of Evansville

Congrats, Indiana. You survived Monday and luckily for most of us, today’s forecast is just a copy-paste job from yesterday - sunshine, mild humidity, highs in the low-to-mid 80s, and a false sense of security that we’re somehow getting a break. Don't let your iced coffee lull you into bliss, notice how we said MOST of us...

Enter: Evansville (and surrounding area).
Always dramatic. Always so ready to throw the rest of the state under the flaming bus of atmospheric chaos. Evansville decided, “Screw it, let’s open the gates,” and now the devil’s got the thermostat and he’s cranking it. An excessive Heat Advisory is in place through 7PM CDT Thursday, and yes, you better believe it’s spreading like glitter at a kindergartener’s birthday party.

What can we all expect from this?
- Tomorrow (Wednesday): Heat indices climbing to 105°F.
- Thursday: Up to 110°F.
- Real temps? Singing "I Want It That Way", you know... Squarely in the 90s.
- And because Indiana is a team player, western and some north central parts of the state are already under Heat Advisories, but there's a fantastic chance that the rest of the state is next in line. You’re welcome.

Sure, there's a chance for rain or storms to pop in at some point later this week, but don’t count on it to save your AC bill or your will to live. Either way, the weekend heat index is gunning for the triple digits.

What’s the worst thing to do during a heatwave? We’ll start: mow your lawn at 2PM. Limit outdoor exposure and try to save strenuous activity for the early morning and evening hours.

So let’s keep it cute:

✅ Hydrate or die-drate with nice clear fluids (water, not that tequila with the gummy bear in it, sweetness).
✅ Wear light, breathable clothes.
✅ Save outdoor stuff for morning or evening unless you enjoy heat stroke.
✅ Check on your people, especially the younglings, the old ones, and the ones who never open their windows.
✅ Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke: nausea, headache, weakness, a sudden stop in sweat production, loss of consciousness....

Another great way to beat the heat is to stay inside and drop us a comment:
- What's your go-to "I'm trying not to die in this heat" trick?
- Who do YOU think deserves the award for Most Extra Weather City (besides Evansville)?
- Where are the local cooling centers in your town/city/county?

We’ll be monitoring this slow roast from the comfort of the Weather Cave™ - snacks in hand, sarcasm fully operational.

As Always:
Stay Aware. Stay Safe. And Don't Get Twisted.

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Want to help keep the data flowing, the gear running, and your favorite gremlins (that's us) properly caffeinated while we stare down radar blobs and push the NWS' warnings to you at 3AM? Toss some coin into our Ko-fi 👉 www.Ko-Fi.com/InStormChasers - Your support helps cover gas, gear, software, and snacks... Because chasing storms on zero sleep without snacks is a crime.
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21/07/2025

Happy Monday, Hoosiers... if that's even really a thing.

The coffee’s weak, you will to stay awake is weaker, and the kids are eyeing the ever nearing end of summer break like it personally betrayed them. But hey, look at the bright side... At least Mother Nature is playing nice. For now.

Northern Indiana, you’re kicked things off cloudy but that's certainly cleared up nicely! In fact it's turned into a Low 80s, low humidity, mid-July miracle. If you don’t get off work early and bask in it, you’re doing summer wrong.

Southern Indiana? A few drama queen showers are trying to be relevant, and those little pop-up PM storms will continue to do their thing, but nothing wild. Your highs today are in the mid to upper 80s, but again... Not too terrible, all things considered.

No one is going to want to get too comfy, though! By midweek, the heat is coming back like your worst than the friend group creeper: clingy, intense, way too sweaty, no one knows who invited them and no one really wants them to stay. You're just... Stuck... And it sucks. We're talking highs in the 90s, heat indices topping 100°, and humidity thick enough to chew. Storm chances look to return by late week, because of course they do.

Now’s the time to prep your heat survival plan: AC, cooling stations, hydration, shade, and maybe a portable fan that doubles as a life coach. We all need a life coach... And therapy at this point.

Our YouTube channel is chock full of all kinds of goodies about how to beat the heat, if you need a little inspiration. And hey... If you haven’t subscribed to our YouTube yet, what are you doing? We’ve got storm chases, weather myth-busting, sass-laced podcasts, and all the info you didn’t know you needed. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/ (plus we really really really want one of those shiny play buttons)

So yeah... Get out of work, slather on the SPF30+, go outside, touch some grass, and enjoy some sunshine. When you're done, come back and tell us how you plan to beat the heat and how you spent this gorgeous day!

As Always:
Stay aware. Stay safe. And Don't Get Twisted!

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🔴 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL STORM NERDS 🔴
Want to help keep the data flowing, the gear running, and your favorite gremlins (that's us) properly caffeinated while we stare down radar blobs and push the NWS' warnings to you at 3AM? Toss some coin into our Ko-fi 👉 www.Ko-Fi.com/InStormChasers - Your support helps cover gas, gear, software, and snacks... Because chasing storms on zero sleep without snacks is a crime.

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21/07/2025

AFTER DARK UPDATE:

South Central Indiana, you're not done yet. You know how toddlers get when you try to get them to head off to bedtime? Loud? Tons of water works? Sneaking around just when you think all is good? Yeeeeahhhh... Just like that, storms will keep rumbling through the night. Expect heavy rain and repeat offenders that could trigger flash floods, especially in areas prone to pounding and already saturated by recent heavy rains.

If a warning's issued, don’t play hero.
Out for a midnight snack and come across a flooded road? Turn around. You’re not Aquaman, and we all know what happens to cut rate submarines.

Stay Aware. Stay Safe. And Don't Get Twisted.

K THNX, LOVE YA, BYE!

21/07/2025

Boom! ISC's Nathan Lorenzen caught this surprise storm flexing over Bloomington, IN tonight with broad rotation, a suspicious looking scuddy base, and plenty of cloud-to-ground lightning putting on a show. Mother Nature really said "watch this."

21/07/2025

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Owensburg IN, Williams IN and Crane IN until 9:30 PM EDT

21/07/2025

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Bicknell IN, Freelandville IN and Elnora IN until 9:00 PM EDT