Heat Advisory Extended Through Friday Evening for La Salle, Grundy, Kankakee and Other Counties
The National Weather Service has extended a Heat Advisory for nine counties in Illinois and Indiana, now in effect until 7 PM CDT Friday.
Lake County, Indiana FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Lake County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
6 reportsHeat Advisory Issued for Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and Surrounding Counties
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values around 100 degrees until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Heat Advisory Issued for La Salle, Kendall, Grundy and Other Counties
The National Weather Service warns of peak heat indices of 100 to 105 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Heat Advisory Issued for Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and Other Areas
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 104 degrees from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening for parts of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
Beach Hazards Statement Issued for Porter County Lake Michigan Shoreline
The National Weather Service warns of life-threatening swimming conditions from Saturday morning through Sunday evening.
National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch for Portions of Illinois and Northwest Indiana
A Flood Watch is in effect from midnight through Sunday morning across 13 zones due to possible excessive rainfall.
Mass Casualty Incidents
2 reportsSuspect named in Gary officer-involved shooting that killed security guard
Indiana State Police say officers fired after a confrontation with an armed security officer at a Gary metro station.
One dead, one injured in shooting at Hebron antique shop
One person was killed and another injured in a shooting at an antique shop in Hebron, Indiana, on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department.
Disaster Declarations
3 reportsLake County, Indiana, gets major disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding
FEMA declared a major disaster for Lake County, Indiana, covering severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began August 11, 2026.
Porter County major disaster declaration covers severe storms and flooding
FEMA declared a major disaster for Porter County, Indiana, covering severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began August 11, 2026.
LaPorte County gets federal disaster declaration for August storms and flooding
FEMA declared a major disaster for LaPorte County, Indiana, covering severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from August 11, 2026.