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Special Weather Statement 12/19/2024 10:52 for Indiana, Michigan, Ohio areas

Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:52PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Description: Snow arrives from west to east Thursday night and lingers through Friday morning. About 1 inch of snow is expected, with totals near 2 inches near and north of South Bend. Even small snow amounts can create treacherous travel conditions. Allow for... more

Effective: Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 10:52

Expires: Friday, December 20, 2024 - 07:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement 12/16/2024 01:20 for Indiana, Michigan, Ohio areas

Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 16 at 4:20AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Description: Areas of fog with visibility of around 1 mile or less are expected this morning, and may persist into the early afternoon. Patchy dense fog with visibility of one quarter of a mile or less is likely through the morning.

Effective: Monday, December 16, 2024 - 01:20

Expires: Monday, December 16, 2024 - 05:30

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Northern Indiana

Dense Fog Advisory 12/15/2024 18:09 for Indiana, Michigan, Ohio areas

Headline: Dense Fog Advisory issued December 15 at 9:09PM EST until December 16 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Description: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Effective: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 18:09

Expires: Monday, December 16, 2024 - 01:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement 12/15/2024 17:22 for Indiana, Michigan, Ohio areas

Headline: Special Weather Statement issued December 15 at 8:22PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Description: Areas of fog have developed this evening with dense fog being reported in a few spots. Visibilities as low as one quarter mile are possible. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed later tonight. If you are traveling overnight, be ready for rapid changes... more

Effective: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 17:22

Expires: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 20:00

Urgency: Expected

Severity: Moderate

Sender: NWS Northern Indiana