Beth Finello
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Does a mild February mean a longer pollen season?
Each year brings a different pollen season. This variability is clear from reviewing past pollen count data. It is difficult to make specific predictions about what the coming year will bring, but I would encourage people to keep track of their symptoms and ask for help from their doctor if allergy symptoms seem to be worse this year. → Read More
Dangerous wind chills, cold Christmas in Indiana
Christmas Day will be cold with highs only reaching the middle to upper teens. The good news is we will see more sunshine for the holiday! If you are traveling somewhere, just be cautious and give yourself extra time to get to where you need to be. Overnight lows will drop into the middle teens. → Read More
Gusty winds becoming calmer, nice week ahead
In the last 24 hours, the Indianapolis airport only picked up 0.07" of rainfall. Higher totals stayed to our west. The big story, of course, was the wind. The Indianapolis airport registered a wind gust of 52 mph! Frankfort registered a 59 mph wind gust! Temperatures only topped off in the upper 60s. → Read More
How much snow has Indy seen in the last 10 years?
Indy's earliest date for the first measurable snowfall was on October 18, 1989. The first day of measurable snowfall during the 2021 season was November 14, not far from the average first measurable snowfall. → Read More
Halloween normals and records in Indianapolis
Goblins, ghouls, and trick-or-treaters take notes! This Halloween forecast has a few treats and a few tricks! If you are trick-or-treating early in the afternoon or into this evening, keep an umbrella handy and a jacket too! What have we seen in the past? Well, it certainly won’t be our warmer or coldest Halloween in […] → Read More
What is the likelihood of snowfall on Halloween in Indiana?
Would you consider snowfall on Halloween a trick or a treat? Snow on Halloween is very unlikely, but not unheard of here in Indiana. Highest snowfall totals on Halloween around Indiana Areas of Indiana have seen snowfall on Halloween, some higher than others. Indianapolis: 0.1″ in 1890 & 2014 Fort Wayne: 1.5: in 1917; in […] → Read More
Fletcher Place Community Center celebrates 150 years
Fletcher Place Community Center celebrates 150 years! → Read More
When do clocks fall back for Daylight saving time in 2022?
Daylight saving time, also referred to as DST, is moving the clocks forward in the summer and in the fall to achieve more natural daylight. In the summer, we get more daylight during the evening hours. During the winter, we have more daylight during the morning hours. → Read More
Snowy scene across Indiana Tuesday morning
Hoosiers across the state are waking up to a snowy scene or even just some snowflakes flying around. Areas in northern Indiana picked up measurable snowfall. All of this snow is lake-effect snow. → Read More
Indiana DNR working to eradicate kudzu
In Indiana, kudzu is found mainly south of I-70 but also as far north as LaPorte, Stake, and Elkhart Counties. It continues to spread further north and adapt to colder climates as well. Below is an image where Kudzu has been found across Indiana. → Read More
90s and rain chances, holiday weekend forecast
Both temperatures and humidity will be higher today after a warm and comfortable Wednesday. This weekend features rain chances and 90s returning as well. → Read More
Where to find Spirit Halloween stores this year in Indiana
Locations in Noblesville, Indianapolis, Plainfield, Kokomo, Muncie, Lafayette, and Terre Haute are opening Tuesday, just to name a few! According to the store locator on Spirit Halloween's website, no specific date has been set for other locations to open, just sometime in September. → Read More
Local summer concert series benefitting local dog rescue
INDIANAPOLIS – 5th Avenue Bar and Grill is hosting a summer concert series with 5% of proceeds going to benefit “Every dog counts rescue”! The next concern is August 27 at 423 Main Street in Beech Grove from 8:30-11:30 p.m. → Read More
What La Niña means for Indiana’s fall
La Niña can mean drier-than-normal conditions across a lot of the country. The newest outlook for September through November does show a drier-than-normal forecast for us here in Indiana. → Read More
Puppies & ponies coming together for upcoming charity event
INDIANAPOLIS – An upcoming charity polo match is bringing together puppies and ponies for a great cause! Bailee Reynolds from Morning Dove and Brynee Johnson from Indiana Canine Assistant Network talked about the event, Polo @ Sunset that’s happening this Friday, August 12 at 6 p.m. at the Hickory Hall Polo Club. Admission is $40. → Read More
One year since tornadoes hit Shelby County
INDIANAPOLIS – Severe storms developed along a front across central Indiana on the evening of July 29. 2 tornadoes, gusty and damaging winds, and heavy rain occurred during these storms. There was also flash flooding in parts of Shelby and Bartholomew County. One tornado touched down southeast of Shelbyville and the other touched down 2 […] → Read More
Drought conditions improve slightly in Indiana
We are still in a deficit for the summer months. Since June 1, we have picked up 3.19" of rainfall, over 4" below where we should be for this time of the summer months. → Read More
Hot and humid holiday, unsettled pattern this week
Temperatures for the day today will top off in the lower 90s under a mix of sun and clouds. There is a chance of a very isolated storm chance this afternoon but I think most of the day is dry and hot. Humidity increases throughout the day as well. → Read More
Drought in Indiana: June 2012 vs June 2022
By the end of June 2012, much of central Indiana was classified as in a severe drought, with parts of the area in an extreme drought. Compared to this June so far, areas of Indiana are in abnormally dry conditions with a few areas under a moderate drought. → Read More
Test your race flag knowledge ahead of Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS – We are testing our race flag knowledge! How many can you get correct? → Read More