The weather in Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky has been downright unpredictable lately, and quite frankly, it’s getting hard to keep up with all of Mother Nature’s wild mood swings.
Giant Storm Passed Through the Midwest
Over the weekend, we knew a giant storm would pass through the Midwest. And boy, did it. Tornadoes, including an F4 down south and one right here in Oakland City tore through the region.
Straight-line winds reached 100 mph, knocking over semis, while a dust storm turned the skies hazy, and a vicious hailstorm caused serious damage to homes, cars, and businesses in Western Kentucky.
Tornado Predictions for 2025 are Coming True
Just last month, I wrote about the tornadoes that hit the area in 2024, along with predictions for 2025. Given that 2025 is a La Niña year, meteorologists turned to past patterns to get a sense of what’s ahead. La Niña typically strengthens the jet stream, pulling in more moisture from the Gulf and triggering stronger winds, setting the stage for more tornado outbreaks. While this year’s La Niña is weaker than usual, the conditions are still ripe for a bump in storm activity, especially this spring. And, as we’ve already seen firsthand, the forecast is holding true.
But that’s not all…