INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The remnants of Hurricane Helene — since downgraded to Tropical Storm Helene — will lash much of Indiana with gusty winds and steady rain throughout the day on Friday.
Circle City Classic canceled its annual Pep Rally, scheduled for 4-6 p.m. outside Lucas Oil Stadium, due to weather.
Indianapolis Public Schools postponed its 26th annual Spirit of Freedom event until Friday, Oct. 4.
In southern Indiana, several school districts canceled classes or moved to remote learning in anticipation of Friday’s severe weather.
Perry Meridian High School, Sheridan schools, and Noblesville schools have canceled homecoming parades scheduled for Friday night, as has Purdue University.
Follow along throughout the day for updates on closings and cancellations, power outages, flight delays, and more.
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Duke Energy reports power outages have topped 1,000 customers in Indiana. AES Indiana (the former IPL) reports 1,182 outages in its customers as high winds begin to arrive in central Indiana.