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District 1 SKYWARN spotters give the National Weather Service real-time ground truth during severe weather across Northwest Indiana.

Weather Status ⚠ 2 Active Alerts
  • Special Weather Statement Newton, Jasper / Expires Oct 12 12:00 PM
  • Special Weather Statement Benton / Expires Oct 12 6:00 AM
Active Spotters 247
NWS Office LOT / IWX
Net Frequency 146.685 MHz (N9IAA)
HWO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

258 PM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026 / Chicago/Romeoville IL

SKYWARN Spotters Not Needed

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather expected

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Tuesday Night and Thursday
  • Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Friday Night into Saturday Morning
  • Limited Frost Risk.
Full HWO from NWS Chicago Updated Oct 12, 2026 5:43 AM GMT+0000
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Special Weather Statement Moderate

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 12:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Newton, Jasper Expires Oct 12, 12:00 PM NWS Indianapolis IN
Full Statement
If traveling through these areas this morning, be prepared for
fog that could suddenly reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less.
Expect the fog to dissipate after daybreak. Slow down and allow
extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement Moderate

Special Weather Statement issued October 11 at 11:38PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Benton Expires Oct 12, 6:00 AM NWS Northern Indiana
Full Statement
Clear skies and light winds will allow patches of fog to develop
through 2 AM EDT across the area. Motorists may encounter rapidly
changes in visibility, possibly near zero for brief periods.

Upon encountering fog, increase following distance, slow down,
and use low beam headlights.
Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 12:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Newton, Jasper Expires Oct 12, 12:00 PM NWS Indianapolis IN
Full Statement
If traveling through these areas this morning, be prepared for
fog that could suddenly reduce visibilities to 1/4 mile or less.
Expect the fog to dissipate after daybreak. Slow down and allow
extra time to reach your destination.
Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 11 at 11:38PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Benton Expires Oct 12, 6:00 AM NWS Northern Indiana
Full Statement
Clear skies and light winds will allow patches of fog to develop
through 2 AM EDT across the area. Motorists may encounter rapidly
changes in visibility, possibly near zero for brief periods.

Upon encountering fog, increase following distance, slow down,
and use low beam headlights.

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