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Wintry Mix and Fire Weather Conditions Along the East Coast; Rains and Mountain Snow in the West

Dry, gusty conditions will produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Southeast. Snow and a wintry mix is expected in the Great Lakes and portions of the Northeast, with several inches of snow possible in the higher elevations. An atmospheric river continues to bring heavy rainfall and high elevation mountain snow to the West. 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)