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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the BRAVEST of Them All?

Heather — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:40:37 +0000

With the summer weather in our midst, wardrobe changes are a must. Shorts get shorter, shirts get tighter and hair gets lighter. With all of these changes being made, you may want to make sure your mirror is clean while you’re at it. I’m all about staying cool and comfortable, but there is a fine [...]

Be Prepared When a Tornado Strikes with New Red Cross Tornado App

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:56 +0000

The months of May and June bring welcome relief from the winter chill, but they also bring along an increased risk for severe weather in the Tri-State area, namely tornadoes. If you’ve lived in the Evansville area for any length of time, you know our weather can turn on a dime. One day, it’s a [...]

You Can Help the Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado with Donations to the American Red Cross

Jon Prell — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:00 +0000

The devastation in Moore, Oklahoma goes beyond comprehension and the death toll, unfortunately, continues to rise after yesterday's massive tornado that all but leveled the town of Moore. All of us in the Tri-State want to do anything we can to help and the best way to help is by making donations to the American Red Cross by calling 812-471-7200 or online at redcross.org/tristate.

Evansville Area Under a Moderate Risk for Severe Weather on Thursday [UPDATE]

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:00:12 +0000

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center out of Paducah, Kentucky has issued a statement for the tri-state area saying there is a potential for severe weather in the area later tonight and tomorrow. The threat begins this evening with a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms that could produce large hail and damaging winds. [...]

Evening Weather – Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Ashley Sollars — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:18:41 +0000

EVENING: Clearing Skies. Very Cold. Temperatures between 25-30. OVERNIGHT: Mostly Clear. Very Cold. Record Low of 18 (Record: 21 – 1986). THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy. Very Cold. High 35. THURSDAY NIGHT: Variable Clouds. Few Flurries. Very Cold. Low 23. FRIDAY: Partly Sunny. Few Rain Showers. Warmer. High 47. -Meteorologist David Heckard

Winter Weather – Snow, Freezing Rain and Ice – on the Way for Evansville and Owensboro 2/20/13

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:17:57 +0000

Local Highway Crews plan to pre-treat area highways to prepare for a threat of freezing rain and sleet that is expected to sweep across the region in the early morning hours on Thursday. Temperatures on Wednesday night are expected in the mid-20’s. This wintry mix is expected to blast across the area in just a [...]

Punxsutawney Phil Did Not See His Shadow – Get Ready for an Early Spring

Mike Adams — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:00:09 +0000

Apparently, the cold winter daze that most of us have been walking around in here in the tri-state will soon be uplifted, with warmer, spring like temperatures just around the corner. At least that is the consensus according to “Punxsutawney Phi,” who upon emerging from his Pennsylvania home at Gobbler’s Knob, earlier this morning, did not see his shadow.

Accord

School Closings in Indiana Kentucky and Illinois

Johnny Kincaid — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:16:54 +0000

Weather conditions have caused several Tri State schools to close or delay classes for the day. We have the full list. INDIANA SCHOOLS EVSC 2 Hour Delay Evansville Lutheran Schools 2 Hour Delay Cannelton City Schools: 1 Hour Delay East Gibson Schools: 2 Hour Delay Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corp.: 2 Hour Delay MSD of [...]

Tornado Warning for Gibson and Pike County [UPDATE: Warning Expired]

Mike Adams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:30:01 +0000

From the National Weather Serivce: …A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHERN GIBSON AND NORTHWESTERN PIKE COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA UNTIL 1130 PM CST… AT 11:05 PM CST…RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO. THIS DANGEROUS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR MOUNT CARMEL…MOVING EAST AT 35 MPH. THIS LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS [...]

Evansville in for Warm Weather – Rain – Storms – and Snow Within the Next Day

Johnny Kincaid — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:20:19 +0000

According to Eyewitness News meteorologist Ron Rhodes, we are in for a wild weather ride for today and tomorrow. We could see temperatures today hit 70 in some areas. We’ll get rain during the day and thunderstorms tonight. Some of the storms could be severe. It will still be warm when we wake up tomorrow [...]

Complete List of Kentucky School Closings for Wednesday, January 16th

Ryan O'Bryan — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:55:47 +0000

Due to a wintry mix that fell across Western Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon, the following schools and businesses are either closed or on a two-hour delay. CLOSED Henderson County Schools Crittenden Co. Schools Grace Baptist School Hancock County Schools McLean County Schools Ohio County Schools – No preschool Union County Schools Webster County Schools 2-HOUR [...]

Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana Winter Blizzard of December 2012 [PHOTOS]

Ashley Sollars — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:08:25 +0000

We love seeing pictures you have taken! Send them to us at ashley.sollars@townsquaremedia.com!

Looks Like Evansville's White Christmas Will be a Blizzard Tonight

Johnny Kincaid — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:27:45 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard warning for tonight that covers most of the Tri-State. The warning is in effect from 6PM tonight until noon Wednesday. Snowfall amounts could be between 8 and 12 inches in the Evansville area. Eyewitness News meteorologist Wayne Hart had this to say on his Facebook page this [...]

Winter Storm Warning on Christmas Day in Southern Indiana & Western Kentucky – 5″ Possible!

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:11:52 +0000

FOR: PIKE, WARRICK, SPENCER, VANDERBURGH From the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY A potentially major winter storm to impact holiday travel plans… A low pressure system is forecast to develop over the southern Plains, and then track northeast across Tennessee on Christmas night. Strong winds and heavy snow to the north and west of [...]

Will Southern Indiana Have a White Christmas?

Mike Adams — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:47:16 +0000

Is there any chance that Evansville and the surrounding areas will have a white Christmas this year?

Well, while anything involving the weather here in the Hoosier state is certainly possible, weather officials say that the probability of Southern Indiana seeing any snow on Christmas Day is highly unlikely.

In fact, even though there is a relatively good chan

Hurricane Sandy Leaves Thousands without Power – Candle and Fireplace Safety Tips

Ashley Sollars — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:14:46 +0000

With the recent Frankenstorm – Hurricane Sandy – that hit the east coast, thousands are without power. Experts estimate that it may be days or even weeks before the power comes back on. In the meantime, many people are using candles for light and fireplaces for heat. Below is a list of safety tips from [...]

Tomb of the Unknowns Still Guarded During Hurricane Sandy

Johnny Kincaid — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:09:14 +0000

Despite the winds and heavy rains of Hurricane Sandy, Tomb Sentinels from the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment’s “The Old Guard” are guarded the Tomb. The Old Guard has guarded the tomb every minute of every day since April 6, 1948. Photos of “The Old Guard” doing their duty in today’s hurricane are posted on their [...]

Mike Harvey is Unable to Travel Thanks to Hurricane Sandy But the Halloween Party is Still On!

Mike Harvey — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:57:43 +0000

Good news and bad news, the good news is that the Monster Mash Bash is still on. The bad news is that I can’t be there. I’ve been traveling from my home in Florida to Evansville for dance parties for the past 22 years and have never had to cancel an appearance… until now. Just [...]

Cloudy With a Chance of Spiders – Tuscon Weatherman Gets Spider Surprise During 10 PM News

Annie Jenkins — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:00:58 +0000

They’re creepy, crawly and sneaky! We’re talking about spiders – and for one Arizona weatherman last night he got a big, eight-legged surprise during the 10pm newscast. Roll that beautiful bean footage - 14 News, WFIE, Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro

The View from Inside the Storm – Firsthand Account of the 2012 Sweet Corn Festival Parade Storm [Video]

Annie Jenkins — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:34:55 +0000

Rodney and I had a front row seat for the storm that ripped through Gibson County Tuesday evening. We were in the Sweet Corn Festival Parade. I had the camera rolling for a blog about what it was like to “be” in a parade. We saw the storm clouds roll in, thought nothing of it. [...]