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Indianapolis Star
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Days-long extreme heat advisory issued for Indianapolis. NWS warns of triple digit heat wave
A heat wave set to hit Indianapolis beginning June 21 will last for about a week, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast. The summer solstice on June 20 welcomes the season with a breezy, sunny 86 degrees. That's temperate in comparison to the days to come: heat indices from June 21 to June 23 will spike as high as 102 degrees in Indianapolis. A heat advisory has been issued for every day between June 21 and June 24. An extreme heat watch is in effect for parts of northern Indiana, including Logansport and Marion. There will be "little overnight relief" from humidity, the NWS warns. The hot spell isn't expected to break until rainfall comes into the area, but that might not happen until late next week, according to NWS meteorologist Alexander McGinnis. "As you get toward the end of the week, it's not quite as hot or quite as humid, but (the forecast shows) no significant improvement in the heat or humidity at this time," McGinnis said. At 8 a.m. on June 20, AES reported that 13,000 customers remained without power after June 18 storms. Going without air conditioning during the extreme heat can be dangerous, and Indy Parks and public libraries will be open to those seeking relief from the heat. More: No AC? Here's where to stay cool or swim in Indianapolis amid heat wave Heat index values peaking in the low 100s are expected each day from Saturday through Tuesday. A heat advisory is in effect for these days. Exercise caution during this time and know the signs of heat illness - which can develop rapidly! #INwx #HeatSafety ☀️ Friday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86 degrees. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. 🌙 Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70 degrees. South wind around 9 mph. ☀️ Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93 degrees. Heat index values as high as 101 degrees. South and southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. 🌙 Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75 degrees. South and southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. ☀️ Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94 degrees. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. 🌙 Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74 degrees. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. ☀️ Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. 🌙 Monday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74 degrees. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. ☀️/⛈️ Tuesday: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. 🌙/⛈️ Tuesday night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74 degrees. Southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening. ☀️/⛈️ Wednesday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93 degrees. 🌙/⛈️ Wednesday night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74 degrees. ☀️/⛈️ Thursday: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91 degrees. Older Hoosiers and young children are at the greatest risk during extreme heat events. To stay safe and prepared, here's what the experts suggest: The American Red Cross The National Weather Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The three main heat-related illnesses to look out for are heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If any of the following symptoms are evident on you or another person: move to a cooler area, loosen clothing and sip cool water. Seek a medical professional if any of the symptoms don't improve within an hour. Heat cramps may be the first sign of illness that could lead to more serious symptoms. Cramps show up as painful muscle cramps or spasms along with heavy sweating, according to NWS. Use firm pressure on the cramping muscles and massage them gently. Heat exhaustion will show up as heavy sweating, weakness or tiredness with cool and clammy skin. The person's pulse may be quick but weak and they may exhibit dizziness or nausea. Immediately move the person to an air-conditioned room, loosen clothing and apply cool, wet cloth to the skin. Heat stroke needs immediate medical attention, so call 9-1-1 or get the patient to a hospital. Heat stroke can appear as throbbing headaches, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperatures above 103 degrees. The patient's skin can also appear red with a lack of sweat. This is a serious illness and delays in medical care can be fatal. 🚨 Indiana Weather Alerts: Warnings, Watches and Advisories. ⚡ Indiana power outage map: How to check your status. 💻 Internet outages: How to track them. 🚫 What you should and shouldn't do when the power is out. 🐶 Your neighbor left their pet outside. Who you should call. Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@ Karl Schneider is an IndyStar environment reporter. You can reach him at Follow him on Twitter @karlstartswithk
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Judge rules UNM hospital in Rio Rancho violated union's rights
A judge has sided with a union representing workers at the University of New Mexico's Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, finding the employer violated the union's legal right to bargain. Second Judicial District Court Judge Elaine Lujan's seven-page order issued Tuesday upheld an opinion from the Public Employee Labor Relations Board that the hospital "breached its statutory duty" by refusing to bargain with the United Health Professionals of New Mexico about a reduction in force after the union submitted a formal demand. It also faulted the hospital for failing to respond to requests for information about the reduction in force and implementing unilateral changes to working conditions for employees in the bargaining unit. The union framed Lujan's decision as a "significant legal victory" in a news release Wednesday. 'This ruling should shut the door on the hospital's campaign to avoid bargaining in good faith and silence its workers," Regina McGinnis, a physical therapist and president of United Health Professionals of New Mexico, said in the release. She added, "Its refusal to follow basic legal obligations under labor law is not only unethical but dangerous for workers and the patients they serve.' Chris Ramirez, a spokesperson for UNM Health System, wrote in an email to The New Mexican that the organization "respects the recent decision." "UNM Hospital is committed to working with its labor partners to ensure that it fulfills its mandate to the community by providing high-quality patient care," Ramirez wrote. "UNM Hospital looks forward to continuing this dialogue with its labor partners." The Public Employee Labor Relations Board ordered UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center to recognize and bargain with the union immediately on "wages, hours and all terms and conditions of employment." It also required the hospital halt all violations of the Public Employee Bargaining Act — which in New Mexico dictates the rights of unionized public employees, their employers and the state Public Employee Labor Relations Board — and post notice of its past violation for 30 days, with a promise of compliance in the future. United Health Professionals of New Mexico is currently reviewing the board's remedies to "determine whether the employer has complied or whether further legal action is required," the union said in the news release. However, McGinnis said she remains concerned about UNM Sandoval's compliance. "This is a public hospital, funded by public dollars, and there must be public accountability," McGinnis said. "Healthcare workers deserve more than empty apologies and legal delays. They deserve respect and a lawful seat at the table."
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Huntsville Housing Authority discusses security upgrades at LR Patton community
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A housing complex in Huntsville says it may be implementing a curfew, after a rise in gun violence. This comes after two men were killed in two separate shootings in the community last week. Both shootings took place at the LR Patton community off of Binford Drive in Huntsville. The complex is owned by the Huntsville Housing Authority. 'Help Ronnie's kids find joy amidst tragedy': Dumas family PI sets up GoFundMe for kids to attend summer camp The Huntsville Housing Authority first announced some enhanced security measures in a statement on Monday. On Tuesday, News 19 sat down with Executive Director Antonio McGinnis, who said the measures are in an effort to 'keep out all of the bad seeds.' 'It's very important to me that we make sure these neighborhoods are safe,' he told News 19. According to Huntsville Police, the first deadly shooting happened on May 25th, claiming the life of 34-year-old Alexander Dominique Dennis Sr. Huntsville Housing Authority releases statement on recent 'incidents' at LR Patton community HPD said the second shooting happened in the early morning hours of May 30th. The Huntsville Police Department identified 21-year-old Tyrek Keshun Norris, as the victim in that shooting. HPD said it does not believe the two shootings have any connection. In the wake of these two deadly shootings in less than one week, McGinnis said it's time to get serious about security. 'We've already increased police presence in the neighborhood' he said. In addition to increased HPD patrols on all shifts, the Huntsville Housing Authority said it's working on a 'comprehensive review' of current security measures. That includes lighting, security cameras, and access points. McGinnis told News 19 that the Housing Authority is also working on implementing a 'temporary curfew' to limit late-night activity. However, McGinnis said they'll only be sharing specific information about that curfew with residents. 'The whole goal is to make sure that those individuals who don't necessarily live in the community aren't in the community' He said. 'So we don't want to put it out to the community, but we do want to make sure that our residents know all of the details'. 'I think that will help eliminate a lot of the problems that are going on' he added. McGinnis said there are 110 units in the LR Patton Complex. He estimated that it has around 200 residents. He said it is also the responsibility of the residents to be mindful of their guests and to adhere to community guidelines. 'We want to encourage them [residents] not to have individuals in the community that don't belong in the community at this time' he said. 'I think that will help eliminate part of the problems that are going on, because what we found out is that most of the individuals who have been causing problems don't necessarily live in the community' McGinnis told News 19. He said that, so far, the Housing Authority has mostly heard positive feedback about the changes. However, 'if a person doesn't agree, I can understand, but my concern is more the safety and wellbeing of those residents.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mayor to appoint new head of Church Street Marketplace
Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak said she will ask City Council tonight to sign off on her choice to be the next director of the Church Street Marketplace. Mulvaney-Stanak said she has appointed Samantha McGinnis, who would take over the role July 1 if approved by Burlington City Council at Monday's meeting. Small businesses express concern about conditions in Downtown Burlington McGinnis has been with the City of Burlington for six years and is currently Assistant Director of Downtown Projects & Programs. Mulvaney-Stanek said McGinnis has created more than 100 free annual programs and events at Church Street Marketplace and City Hall Park, including the launch of the Winter Market during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'I believe Samantha's skills and experience make her the right person to steward the Church Street Marketplace into the future,' Mulvaney-Stanak. McGinnis is a graduate of UVM with a Bachelor of Science in Community & International Development. She also holds a Core Certificate from the Institute of Nonprofit Management and Leadership with Boston University's School of Management, the mayor's office said. 'After nearly six years on the marketplace team, I understand the importance and complexity of this role,' McGinnis said, 'and I'm committed to honoring its historic legacy while guiding its future as Burlington and our downtown continue to evolve. McGinnis would replace current Director Kara Alnasrawi. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indianapolis Star
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Will it rain on the Indy 500? Here's central Indiana's latest weather forecast as of Carb Day
Weather forecasts this week have had the chance of rain at the Indianapolis 500 as high as 30%. Here's what we know about rain chances at this year's race. Should race fans bring their umbrellas to the race? Leave 'em. As of Friday morning, meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Indianapolis predict no rain at the track on Race Day. 'We've now removed the shower part of the forecast for Sunday,' said Alexander McGinnis, a meteorologist at the Indianapolis office. Any showers should stay south of Indianapolis, he said. What was the coldest Indy 500? See how low temperature will have to go to beat the record Although the forecast is for a dry Marion County on Sunday, it will be partly cloudy with increasing clouds in the evening, he said. Temperatures in Speedway will start cool, with a morning low of about 49, and increase to the high of about 70 in the afternoon. Humidity levels should be low. 'So it should be a lovely spring day on Sunday,' McGinnis said. Out of the past 108 runnings of the Indianapolis 500, measurable or trace amounts of precipitation fell 47 times at some point during the day — that's roughly 44%, according to historical records maintained by the NWS. Last year's rainfall during the Indy 500 was one for the record books. Severe weather in 2024 caused the race to be delayed for roughly three hours after 1.48 inches of rain spilled across central Indiana, soaking the track as well as the fans. It was the third rainiest Indy 500 ever. Story continues after photo gallery. The weekend weather forecast for central Indiana is as follows: ⛅ Friday: Increasing clouds. High near 68. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. 🌜 Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. ☀️ Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light north wind. 🌜 Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph. ☀️🏎️🏁 Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. The wettest Indy 500 on record happened in 2004, according to NWS, when 3.8 inches of precipitation drenched the Indianapolis area. Twice, rain stopped the race — first at Lap 28, then a second time which ultimately led to shortening that year's Indy 500 to 180 laps (450 miles), according to IMS. Rain and the Indy 500: Let's take a look back at historical weather data for the Indy 500.
