Wind Advisory until 10:00PM

Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 6:18am

By NWS- Louisville & Wilmington

Gusts of over 50 mph are expected

Winds will shift to the west and increase to 20 to 30 mph by midday, with gusts around 40 mph through the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from noon EST /11 AM CST/ today to 8 PM EST /7 PM CST/ this evening.

* WINDS...From the west at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts near 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...Loose objects will be blown around. Difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles on north-south roads.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of over 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Events

Volunteer Firefighters Needed
Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department is in need of volunteers. If you've ever wanted to become a volunteer firefighter or want to learn more, call 812-273-4100 or stop by the firehouse on Michigan Road.
25th Mar at Madison Township Volunteer Fire Company
Early Bird single pool passes for Crystal Beach`
The City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering early bird single pool passes for Crystal Beach. The passes are $40 each March 1 through May 24. These can abe purchased at the Brown Gym. Starting May 25th, single passes will be $50 each. Any questions, contact the Parks Office at (812)265-8308
25th Mar at Brown Gym on Broadway
Park Hop
A community wide scavenger hunt. Visit as many parks as you can during the month of March, and have fun exploring Jefferson County's parks and nature preserves as you go. To get started, download your Park Hop Passport. It lists the parks and nature preserves, and the clues for each one. Prizes available for youth (ages 18 and under) that complete all clues at 1,5, or 10 parks. Submitting all clues for more than 10 parks will enter youth into the grand prize drawing. Families can have fun and claim kids' prizes at our Park Hop Celebration on April 6th, from 1-2 pm at Heritage Park.
25th Mar at Madison Heritage Trail

Local News

Two Arrested After Traffic Stop

Drugs discovered

Madison Ulster Project is gearing up for the 2019 Project

Host families needed

Identity Thief Captured

Allegedly crossed the United States/Mexican Border and obtained a job in Scott County by using a Social Security Number and name she obtained and used illegally