Heat Advisory for Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton Counties Begins at 2 PM CDT
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Livingston, Iroquois, Ford, and Benton Counties, effective from 2 PM to 7 PM CDT this evening.
Newton County, Indiana FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Newton 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
7 reportsHeat 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.
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.
Flood Watch for Pulaski, Fulton, White and 9 Other Northern Indiana Counties Through Thursday Morning
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has a Flood Watch in force across 12 zones, from 12:33 PM EDT Wednesday until 8:00 AM EDT Thursday.
National Weather Service Pushes Back Flood Watch End Time Through Late Tonight
An official record from the National Weather Service Chicago IL shows the flood watch now runs longer than first issued across four counties in Illinois and Indiana.
Disaster Declarations
2 reportsPulaski County, Indiana, Declared Major Disaster for Flooding
FEMA's major disaster declaration covers severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Pulaski County, Indiana.
Lake 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.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportOne 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.