Bartholomew County to see rain, high winds from Hurricane Helene through Saturday

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4:30 pm UPDATE

Bartholomew County, and much of Central Indiana, will see some impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Helene through Saturday, Bartholomew County Emergency Management said.  Below are the latest updates.

  • Rain will spread northeast across central Indiana Thursday night into Friday night.
  • Slight risk for excessive rainfall threat
  • Wind Advisory from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.  Friday. Wind gusts between 45-55 mph with the potential for isolated higher gusts may result in power outages.
  • Wind gusts over 55 mph possible between 4 and 9 p.m. Friday.
  • River flooding is not expected due to abnormally dry soil, but efficient rainfall rates may lead to localized flash flooding across southern portions of central IN.
  • Unsecured objects may blow around, and difficult driving for high profile vehicles.

Timing:

·         8 p.m. Thursday to 8 p.m. Saturday

Actions/What To Do:

  • Be weather aware.
  • Have multiple ways to receive weather information and warnings.
  • Have a safety plan in place and be ready to act when severe weather is imminent.
  • Do NOT drive through flooded roadways.

ORIGINAL STORY

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Bartholomew County, and much of Central Indiana, will see some impacts from the remnants of Hurricane Helene through Saturday, Bartholomew County Emergency Management said today.

  • Rain will spread northeast across central Indiana Thursday night into Friday night.
  • 1 to 2 inches or more of rain near and south of I-70 by Saturday morning.
  • Greatest chance for 1 inch + of rainfall south of 1-70 corridor.
  • Windy Friday with gusts 40 to 45 mph and locally higher Friday afternoon and early evening across all of central Indiana.
  • The track of Helene’s remnants could still shift impacting rainfall amounts and timing.
  • No severe weather has been predicted for our area.
  • No watches or warnings have currently been issued for our area.

Main Threats:

·         Heavy rain

·         Wind gust 40 to 45 mph (Friday)

Actions/What To Do:

  • Be weather aware.
  • Have multiple ways to receive weather information and warnings.
  • Have a safety plan in place and be ready to act when severe weather is imminent.
  • Do NOT drive through flooded roadways.

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