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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. 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)