Flooding: Howard, Tipton and Boone Counties Saturday
Thanks to a very slow-moving front, training thunderstorms prompted flooding in portions of Howard, Tipton and Boone Counties. The National Weather Service has issued Flash Flood Warnings for those locations into the early afternoon in the wake of these storms. These slow storms like thi cause flood prone and low-lying areas around here to run over. A majority of those pictures come to us from Kokomo. Specifically near the Wildcat Creek and Indian Heights areas.
Areas in northern Boone County are also reporting flooding in basements and fields. This includes Lebanon and its surrounding areas. Spots have seen 4-5″+ of rain starting last night and continuing through this morning.
Remember if you encounter floodwaters to turn around and don’t drown! While waters will be receding throughout the rest of Saturday, floodwaters are still very dangerous. These storms are “raining themselves out” and weaken as they move south this morning. That’s good news when it comes to the rain chances. However, expect some more scattered showers throughout the afternoon and early evening. Heavy rain will be the biggest threat as this front slowly slips southeast. Highs in the upper 70s to near 80° with modest humidity levels also continue.
Be aware that Hoosiers could see Cold Air Funnels in the afternoon skies today. These are usually not associated with severe weather. Rather, they occur during or near a shower/non-severe storm. These funnels are usually weak and rarely touch the ground.
Father’s Day looks decent
If you have any outdoor plans for Father’s Day Sunday, most of the day looks great! Dry hours will outweigh the wet ones with only a stray shower or two being possible in the afternoon. The shower chance would come with the peak daytime heating of the day.
Humidity ramps up with more storms
The Muggy Meter will be getting higher going into the work week. All of the rain we’ve seen will promote extra high dew points in spots. Southwest moisture-filled air will be overhead. This will not only prompt a tropical-like feel outside; it will also prompt daily afternoon storm chances around central Indiana. Each day through Thursday will have dry time but can’t rule out storms during the peak heating of the day.
By the time late Thursday comes around, a cold front will come knocking. Things will turn quieter and less humid by next Friday and into the weekend.
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