Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. Read More >

Indiana University Southeast in New Albany was recognized today as a StormReady University. IUS becomes the 7th StormReady University in the state of Indiana, and the second IU regional campus to gain this recognition. The recent growth of the university, with the addition of five residence halls in 2008, poses unique challenges in public safety. The Campus Police Department, and IU Emergency Management, have met those challenges with a proactive Adverse Weather Plan and by building a partnership with the National Weather Service in Louisville.

From left to right: Stephen Miller (Chief, IU Southeast Police Department), Joe Sullivan (WCM, NWS Louisville), and Dr. Ray Wallace (Chancellor, Indiana University Southeast)

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

IU Southeast Recognized As StormReady University