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Visit Indy Response To COVID 19

Travel status update, coronavirus information and faqs about indianapolis, updated as of april 18, 2022, at 2 pm. .

The current Marion County Public Health Order states that Marion County mandates certain restrictions:

• Restaurants and bars may operate at 100% capacity.
• Shopping malls and retail stores may open with 100% capacity.
• Sports venues, entertainment venues, and cultural institutions such as museums may operate at 100% capacity.
• Indoor visiting at nursing homes and assisted living facilities is permitted following social distancing guidelines.

Face masks are no longer required in Marion County for both vaccinated and unvaccinated peoples. 

Governor Eric Holcomb rolled out the  #BackOnTrack plan  to methodically open Indiana businesses. The plan provides detailed timelines for everything from restaurants and museums to churches and event spaces outside of Lake, Cass, and Marion (home to Indianapolis) counties.

• City of Indianapolis COVID-19 Resource Guide
• CICF Neighbor Relief Fund for Marion County
• Indiana State Tourism Survey
• Indy Chamber SBA Loan resource site for small businesses
• Arts Council of Indianapolis IndyKeepsCreating artist relief fund
• CDC travel notices
• Indiana government coronavirus website
• CDC COVID-19 webpage
• WHO COVID-19 webpage

You should follow the protective steps outlined by the CDC:

• Wash hands often, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Cough into your elbow and sneeze into a tissue
• Consult with a doctor before traveling when sick
• Stay up to date on vaccinations
• Avoid contact with people who are already sick
• Be aware of the latest travel advisories from the  CDC  and the U.S. Department of State
• Stay updated on vaccinations.
• Take everyday precautions to stop the spread of germs
• Take flu antivirals if prescribed

Note: Older adults and people with underlying chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19

Should I travel to Indianapolis?

The health and safety of visitors to Indianapolis is Visit Indy’s top priority. Visit Indy is committed to providing travelers with up-to-date information about traveling to the city. Visit Indy recommends travelers follow the  latest information from the CDC , noting its protective tips (above) and higher risks for older individuals and those with preexisting health conditions.

What is Visit Indy doing to help visitors and the hospitality community for through  the COVID-19 pandemic?

Visit Indy is working daily in coordination with industry partners including the  U.S. Travel Association,   Destinations International , the I ndiana Restaurant & Lodging Association , and state and local officials in line with guidance from the CDC to communicate current information and best practices.

Can I attend Indianapolis events or visit attractions and restaurants?

Restaurants and bars are currently open at 100% dining capacity, in accordance with the City of Indianapolis. 

Movie theaters, bars, bowling alleys, live-performance venues and other cultural attractions are open at 100% capacity.

Most major attractions are now open at 100% capacity.

As the situation evolves,  The Indiana Restaurant & Hotel Lodging Association  (InRLA) will be in constant conversation with relevant government agencies, lodging and hospitality partners, and the National Restaurant Association to ensure the organization and the local dining community have the most up-to-date information.

What is the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) doing to address the COVID-19 pandemic?

The Indianapolis Airport Authority is working to ensure the health and well-being of the public using its facilities and its employees during this ever-evolving health situation. They continue to stay in close contact with partners from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state Department of Health, and local public health officials to follow their recommendations.  Read more from the Indianapolis Airport Authority.

What are hotels doing to ensure guest safety?

Regional hotels are implementing proactive strategies, following CDC guidelines, and monitoring the information from local government agencies as they manage this issue with the wellbeing of hotel guests being of paramount concern.

Is the Indiana Convention Center open?

The Indiana Convention Center is open and safely welcoming groups. You can learn more about the Indiana Convention Center reopening plan  here.

To learn more about the symptoms of COVID-19, visit  CDC.gov .

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LIVE UPDATES: Winter storm takes aim on Central Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — A winter storm warning has been issued for much of Central Indiana, and some areas could see 6-12 inches of snow by Thursday night.

As of Thursday morning, most counties in Indiana are under a travel status.

Emergency management and public safety officials who spoke with WRTV are urging people to stay off the roads if possible.

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City of Lawrence offices will be closed again Friday, Deputy Chief of Lawrence Police Department Gary Woodruff said.

Emergency, public safety and public works personnel will report for work as scheduled, Woodruff added.

Indiana State Police responded to several crashes throughout the day and are urging drivers to stay off major highways tonight and, in some areas, tomorrow.

Sgt. John Perrine with ISP Indianapolis tweeted at 8:40 p.m. Thursday that they responded to the following over the last 24 hours:

• 51 crashes (2 with injuries)
• 57 slideoffs
• 151 Motorist Assists (disabled vehicles, vehicles stuck etc.)

Here's what other conditions ISP dealt with:

Bloomington

Conditions in the area became most severe around noon when it started snowing and then worsened throughout the day, said Sgt. Michael Wood with ISP's Bloomington district.

The district's northern part, which encompasses Morgan County, was hit harder by snow, while in Monroe County crews dealt with a mix of slush and rain.

"INDOT had a pretty good handle on things ... but once the snow started to hit, it all kind of went downhill," Wood said.

Wood added that additional troopers were brought out to aid in the response, though there were no serious crashes and not many drivers out.

"Kudos to the public for heading our advice," he said.

Troopers will continue to respond Thursday night into Friday morning, according to Wood.

Putnamville

Troopers in the Putnamville District responded Thursday to 17 slide-offs, 12 property damage accidents and 39 calls for drivers in need of assistance, according to Sgt. Matthew Aimes.

Aimes told WRTV that roads were "very slick and hazardous" about 7 p.m. due to a combination of snow and ice, along with very strong winds blowing over lanes.

There were no accidents resulting in serious injuries or death at the time, Aimes said.

Aimes said anyone driving in wintry conditions like today's should leave for their destinations 30 to 40 minutes ahead of time, slow down, use their headlights and seatbelts, and leave extra distance between their vehicle and others.

Drivers should also slow down and get into an opposite lane when they see an emergency vehicle on the road, Aimes said.

State police tracked a total of 21 crashes and 41 slide-offs from midnight to 7 p.m. Thursday, compared to 47 crashes and 74 slide-offs the day before, according to Sgt. Jeremy Piers with the Lafayette District.

Local roads conditions were poor late Thursday in his district, also due to ice and snow. The biggest trouble area for first responders was Interstate 65 near State Road 22 and U.S. 231, Piers said.

Troopers had not received any reports of wrecks resulting in death or serious injury.

Sgt. Tony Slocum described local road conditions as "horrible."

He said about 7:10 p.m. that there was severe drifting on east and westbound roads because of strong winds, with north to southbound roads still covered in snow.

Some country roads in the district's southern portion were impossible to drive on, he added.

The situation was so bad in some parts that ISP is asking people to not drive Friday.

However, there were no reports of any crashes causing death or serious injuries.

Roads were slushy and ice-covered throughout the area, especially along a 45-mile stretch of I-65 in Jackson and Bartholomew counties, said Sgt. Stephen Wheeles.

From about 5 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., police responded to roughly 10 or less crashes and a few slide-off, which Wheeles attributed to drivers heading the weather warnings and staying home.

There were no fatal or life-threatening crashes.

The Indiana Department of Transportation expects a full call-out of trucks treating roads until at least noon Friday, INDOT spokeswoman Mallory Duncan told WRTV.

The agency will reevaluate the situation at noon, but at the time being its main priority is to have the roads cleaned, Duncan said.

Duncan urged anyone driving Friday to travel cautiously and be wary of any crews out working.

"They may be half in a lane and half on the shoulder, so be very careful – especially if you don’t know where the lanes are. We’re going to try to get all this snow off the roads so people can see the roads (and) see the different lanes again and get home safe," Duncan said.

Local officials are reporting very hazardous conditions across their counties.

Here's what they're saying:

Marion County

Dan Parker, director of the Indianapolis Department of Public Works, told WRTV that crews had made significant progress by 5 p.m. Thursday but still had much work left to do overnight.

Once the snowfall stops, contractors will be mobilized to work on residential streets, which will add another 172 trucks to the response, Parker said.

"We're going to continue to attack this all night long," Parker said.

Parker also noted that many main streets were open and passable late Thursday but urged residents to stay home overnight.

Roads are expected to be more driveable Friday — especially once the sun comes out, Parker said.

Miami County

"Roads are in very, very bad shape," Emergency Management Assistant Director Dave Moon said late Thursday.

Moon said about 5:10 p.m. that response crews were getting ready to wrap up for the day but still had yet to get to sidewalks. However, main streets were cleared.

Heavy snowfall made it difficult for crews to navigate. As a result, country roads were in worse shape, Moon said.

Moon also noted that severe weather caused issues for fire crews while they responded to an overnight trailer fire. Tankers could not get to the trailer and had to lay about 450 feet of hose to combat the blaze.

No one was home at the time and there were no injuries, Moon said.

Putnam County

"It has been tough with the wind to get a good measurement. That's why we went to red status a little bit earlier," said Russ Evans, spokesman for Putnam County Emergency Management.

Evans added that strong winds significantly reduced visibility and that cleanup crews had a hard time keeping up with the amount of snowfall.

He expected crews to continue responding overnight into Friday morning but noted that it could take a few days for crews to catch up completely.

Total snowfall estimates were about 5.7 inches in Greencastle and 7 inches near Reelsville by about 7:30 p.m., Evans said.

Wayne County

As of late Thursday afternoon, Wayne County was on a travel watch with "no plans to change," said Emergency Management Director Matthew Cain.

All roads were impacted by snowfall, though those in unincorporated areas were in worse condition, according to Cain.

Boone County Commissioners have declared a county-wide State of Emergency and upgraded to a travel warning beginning at 5 p.m., according to the Town of Whitestown.

From Indianapolis Public Schools:

Due to inclement weather, Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) will continue with remote learning for all students and staff on Friday, February 4. Students will NOT participate in in-person learning on Friday; schools will share more details with families on whether students will engage in synchronous or asynchronous learning. Meal distribution will not be available on Friday. Student athletes should check with their coaches on the status of contests (games). Note: IPS Innovation schools might follow a different schedule, so please check with your school for more details. IPS employees, please follow the Report-to-Work guidance for School Closure on the Human Resources page at www.myips.org . If you have any questions, please contact your supervisor.

Bloomington Transit: "Due to hazardous road conditions, All BT bus service will end early today. Rts, 1, 2, 3, and 4 last departure times from Transit Center will occur at 6:10 PM. Rte 5 last run departs at 5:40. Rte 7 ends at 6:15. Rte 6 ends at 6:30 at The Arch. Rte 9 ends at 6:15 at The Monroe."

A crash involving multiple semi-trucks has closed all lanes of Interstate 70 westbound near the 47-mile marker near Cloverdale, ISP Sgt. Matt Ames said. No injuries have been reported.

Photo from the accident on I-70 at the 47 mm westbound. All lanes are open now. pic.twitter.com/HB2bMEoZZK — Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) February 3, 2022

INDOT is providing an update on Indiana road conditions. Here's what you need to know:

• A full callout is still in place and just under 1,000 trucks are still on the roads.
• INDOT will remain in a full callout until at least noon Friday.
• Across the state, INDOT is fully staffed to cover all of the routes.
• Crews have been staying in hotels to be closer to work and are working 12-hour shifts.
• In the Indianapolis area, INDOT crews have already used more than 3,00 tons of salt. Crews will likely use several more thousand tons of salt as they continue treating the roads.

Here’s a look at Anderson moments ago. The wind is blowing snow around as it’s coming down. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/X7WPhrwBp3 — Nikki DeMentri (@nikkidementri) February 3, 2022

Can confirm south of Pendleton Pike is just as bad. @wrtv https://t.co/J2xk94glKL — Kelsey Anderson (@kanderson_WRTV) February 3, 2022

All Indiana Department of Health COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will again be closed Friday due to the winter storm. The closures include the clinic across from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

People who had an appointment at a state-run site will receive instructions on how to reschedule. IDOH advised people to call ahead if they have an appointment or are planning a walk-in visit at sites operated by local health departments or other entities.

More information can be found on IDOH's main COVID-19 page or at the state's vaccination scheduling website .

Randolph County EMA said as this picture shows, travel and road conditions are becoming treacherous.

"If these trucks, loaded with sand, can go off-road, then it's easy to believe most motorists should not be out on the roadways," a tweet from Randolph County EMA wrote.

The left two lanes of Interstate 69 northbound are closed near 96th Street due to a crash.

Indianapolis has received about three inches of snow with more to come. Here's a look at snowfall totals from around the state.

Power has been restored to more than 4,000 customers in Anderson.

Snow continues to expand across Central Indiana this morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1” per hour at times. Areas in pink could see some sleet mix in with the snow. #INwx ⁦ @wrtv ⁩ pic.twitter.com/bSyWnmlaR2 — Kyle Mounce (@kylemounce) February 3, 2022

The INDOT plow cameras are working again. You can see what Indiana road conditions are like here .

Two traffic alerts from Indiana State Police on Interstate 74.

#TrafficAlert I-74 EB at the 111 mile marker is closed for a jackknifed semi EB traffic is being diverted at Exit 109, traffic can take Frontage Road, which parallels I-74, for 4 miles and can get back on at the 113 Extended clean-up expected — Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) February 3, 2022

🚨I-74 Closed-Decatur County🚨 Multiple jackknifed semis on I-74 Westbound near the 125 mile marker in western Decatur County has I-74 WB shut down. Traffic is being diverted off of I-74 at the 132 mile marker near Greensburg. pic.twitter.com/kHh2mhCgV5 — Sgt. Stephen Wheeles (@ISPVersailles) February 3, 2022

From the Lafayette Police Department: "In an effort to allow our Street Department crews to clear the roads for safer travel, Lafayette Police have begun enforcement of the Snow Emergency parking procedures. If you know of anyone who has a vehicle parked on a marked Snow Emergency route, contact them to have the vehicle moved immediately. Any vehicles remaining on the roadways are subject to impound and fines."

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine said in the last 12 hours, troopers from the Indianapolis post have responded to 39 motorist assists, 13 slide-offs and 25 crashes. People were injured in three of those crashes.

City of Anderson says around 4,400 customers are without power right now. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/1mHGDM8oCx — Ray Steele (@RaySteeleRTV6) February 3, 2022

Indiana State Police Sgt. Matt Ames said in the last 12 hours, troopers from the Putnamville post have responded to 13 motorist assists, 7 slide-offs and 7 property damage crashes.

Olio Road in Fishers is a sheet of ice this morning. Hamilton County is under a travel watch. Take it slow if you have to get out and about. pic.twitter.com/naigTwAU9Q — Kelsey Anderson (@kanderson_WRTV) February 3, 2022

The Boone County Sheriff's Office said all lanes of East State Road 32 are closed west of US 421 due to an INDOT truck that rolled over. Deputy Wesley Garst said no injuries have been reported and this is a property damage crash only.

BCSO Traffic Alert: 9100 block of E SR 32 all lanes are shut down, due to a INDOT plow truck roll over. Avoid the area for the next 60 minutes. — Boone County Sheriff (@boonecosheriff) February 3, 2022

About 2,000 Duke Energy customers are without power. Nearly half are in southwestern Indiana where there was heavy ice buildup prior to the snow.

Carmel street department killing it as always! We’re out checking road conditions this morning, and so far plows are keeping up! pic.twitter.com/asXmNaWXN8 — Carmel Fire (@CarmelFireDept) February 3, 2022

Even though you may be waking up tonless snow than forecasted, we still have a whole day of snowfall ahead of us- roads are snow and ice covered and very slick. Winds are starting to drift the snow as well. We urge you to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. pic.twitter.com/oDNfs81Fo1 — Delaware County Emergency Management (@DelawareCoEM) February 3, 2022

The Hamilton County EMA has posted several updates from around the county this morning.

Winter storm warning travel update in @NoblesvilleIN on State Road 37. Notice the strong north winds in the flags. #INwx pic.twitter.com/GQa4pyiBnO — Hamilton County Emergency Management (@HamiltonCoEOC) February 3, 2022

Troopers are on the scene of an overturned vehicle on I-65 Southbound near the 76 mile marker in northern Bartholomew County. The left lane is blocked. Roads are starting to get ice covered. Bridges and overpasses will be the slickest. pic.twitter.com/qe58HK9aec — Sgt. Stephen Wheeles (@ISPVersailles) February 3, 2022

WRTV Photographer Shea Goodpaster said this crash on Interstate 74 westbound near State Road 244 in Shelby County has cleared.

Most flights into and out of the Indianapolis International Airport are already canceled for today. WRTV's Rafael Sanchez is reporting only about 30 flights are still scheduled to arrive in or depart from the airport.

Breaking: Only 33 flights are scheduled to serve Indy Int’l Airport today due to weather. On a normal day, it’s 160 flights. Today 2,777 people are set to leave or arrive in Indy versus 8,000 to 12,000 on a regular day. @wrtv pic.twitter.com/Y3xnFmE5az — Rafael Sánchez (@RafaelOnTV) February 3, 2022

Most counties in Indiana are under a travel advisory, watch or warning. Read more here .

Widespread accumulating snowfall today. Snow replaces the variety of weather we had yesterday. pic.twitter.com/VNwempGLjK — Kevin Gregory (@KevinGWRTV) February 3, 2022

All counties surrounding Marion County had issued a travel advisory or travel warning, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's website showed.

Marion County is not yet under an advisory, watch or warning to date.

Purdue University has canceled all in-person classes scheduled for Thursday and is requiring all nonessential personnel to work remotely if possible.

The status of classes for Friday will be communicated later, the university said in an announcement.

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works has called on its Indy Snow Force plow drivers to treat local roads with salt.

Rainfall earlier Wednesday prevented pre-treatment of the roads because salt likely would have been washed away, the Department said.

Residents who usually park their cars along plow routes were urged to park off-street if possible. Any spaces where a car is parked cannot be plowed.

Public Works also announced all trash and recycling services will be suspended on Thursday and Friday.

Additionally, Saturday operations for the Citizens' Transfer Station and the rotating ToxDrop location have been suspended.

Upon orders from Gov. Eric Holcomb, nearly 240 Indiana National Guardsmen are responding to assist local authorities during severe weather across the state.

A total of 60 highway teams will assist, including 20 each in the northern, southern and central parts of the state, 14 in the south and an additional six for any areas with extreme weather impacts.

The guardsmen will be based in armories in South Bend, Lafayette, Gary, Fort Wayne, Lawrence, Terre Haute, Richmond, Camp Atterbury, New Albany, Evansville, Bloomington and Scottsburg.

There will be no trash or recycling services in Carmel on Thursday, and the City announced.

Friday services may also be delayed, based on the amount of snowfall.. Republic Services of Carmel may hold extended hours over the weekend to make up for the delay, the City said.

Updates are available on Republic Service's website .

Indy Parks Family Centers will be open to the public as warming centers during normal business hours. The city has posted more information on its website .

The Indiana Department of Health is closing all state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites for the rest of the day and on Thursday due to the winter storm.

Those with appointments at the sites will receive instructions on rescheduling their appointments.

City and county offices in Indianapolis and Marion County will be closed Thursday, according to the mayor's office.

Residents can still access services on the city's website , the RequestIndy app or by calling the Mayor's Action Center at 317-327-4622.

Several counties have a travel alert in place across Indiana. Here's a look at the map as of 3:55 p.m.

There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Thursday in Bloomington, city officials announced. Residents are asked to not put their carts out for collection.

A water main break closed eastbound traffic on West 21st Street between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and the Interstate 65 overpass. The closure is expected to last through the evening and motorists should avoid the area, according to Citizens Energy Group.

Heads up: Indy Dept of Public Works says Thur & Fri residential and heavy trash as well as curbside recycling service is suspended this week, including service completed by Republic Services and Waste Management. The Citizens Transfer Station will also be closed this Saturday. — Kara Kenney (@KaraKenney6) February 2, 2022

Purdue University said all in-person classes and meetings after 4 p.m. Wednesday on its West Lafayette campus should be moved online or canceled due to the weather. All non-essential personnel working on campus will be dismissed at 4 p.m.

The operating status for the campus on Thursday hasn't been decided yet.

Here are some tips from AAA on driving safely in winter storm conditions:

• Drive slowly and adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when you’re driving on ice or snow.
• Accelerate or decelerate slowly. Be sure to apply the gas slowly to regain traction to avoid skidding. If you start to skid, steer the car in the same direction the rear wheels are sliding. For example, if your car slides to the left, turn your steering wheel to the left.
• It takes longer to slow down on icy roads, so you should increase your following distance to 5-6 seconds and never tailgate.
• If you have anti-lock brakes, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
• Don’t power up a hill or stop going down a hill.
• Try to avoid coming to a complete stop if you can avoid it. AAA says to keep rolling until a traffic light changes if you can.
• If you get stuck, stay with your vehicle as it provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to find you and walking through a severe winter storm is dangerous. Don’t over-exert yourself while digging out your vehicle and be visible by tying a brightly colored cloth to the antenna of your vehicle or place a cloth at the top of a rolled-up window to signal distress. Keep your dome light on if you’re stuck at nighttime. Also, be sure to clear the exhaust pipe as a blocked pipe can cause carbon monoxide to leak into the vehicle if the engine is running. Finally, stay warm by using whatever is available and conserve fuel.

Federal courthouses in Indianapolis, Evansville, New Albany and Terre Haute will be closed to the public on Thursday.

All proceedings scheduled for Thursday will be rescheduled. Unless otherwise ordered by a judge, all scheduled video and phone proceedings will still take place.

From 4 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Friday, the University of Indianapolis will close its campus.

"It has been a year with a lot of uncertainty, and while we could create a complex strategy to move some of our 2,500 courses online, we have decided the best idea is to schedule an old-fashioned snow day and close the University," a letter to the campus community read. "We hope this approach will allow you to stay safe during this time, and take care of the other life challenges you may have that are caused by the storm. Storms of this nature can oftentimes create personal emergencies. If you find yourself experiencing a non life-threatening emergency, perhaps due to a loss of power or other personal needs, please contact Student Affairs at (317) 788-3530 for assistance."

The Indianapolis Public Library will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday and remain closed all day Thursday due to the weather.

About an hour ago, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and state officials gave an update on the storm. Here's what you need to know:

• Holcomb said various agencies and departments are working together and are urging Hoosiers to prepare now.
• The state is "over-prepared" for the storm, Holcomb said.
• As the temperatures drop and the snow moves in, Holcomb is reminding people to check on their neighbors.
• INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness gave an update on INDOT's efforts.

. @INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness gave an update on INDOT’s efforts during the storm. He said it will be tricky for them for several reasons. pic.twitter.com/XKhITstayC — WRTV Indianapolis (@wrtv) February 2, 2022

• McGuinness said in most cases, because the rain is coming before the snow, INDOT crews won't be able to treat the roads.
• A total of 240 Indiana National Guard members will deploy Wednesday and work through the weekend. They will be patrolling roads and helping motorists.
• Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter asked people to understand some of the limitations troopers have.

. @IndStatePolice Superintendent Doug Carter is asking for people to understand some of the limitations troopers have during the winter storm. pic.twitter.com/qeh3RpcTsz — WRTV Indianapolis (@wrtv) February 2, 2022

• Carter also urged people to not get out of their vehicles if they become stranded.
• The Indiana Department of Homeland Security provided an update on its efforts.

Update from @IDHS on its efforts during the winter storm. pic.twitter.com/uWXsBnS1nJ — WRTV Indianapolis (@wrtv) February 2, 2022

Lafayette, Indiana weather

Most of northern Indiana is under a travel advisory or travel watch .

WATCH LIVE | Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is providing an update on the winter storm.

Due to the weather, tonight's Indy Fuel game will begin at 6 p.m. Doors will now open at 5 p.m.

West Lafayette Police Department: "Roads are quickly becoming hazardous, hills especially are very difficult to drive up. If you do not have to be on the roads, stay inside!"

A few counties in Indiana, including Hamilton County, have already issued a travel watch. Several other counties, including Howard and Delaware counties, have issued a travel advisory.

IndyGo warned riders that this week’s winter storm could lead to significant service impacts.

The transit company said riders should wear warm, highly visible clothing so bus drivers can see them at bus stops.

People should leave extra travel time to and from their destination.

IndyGo posts service delays on the IndyGo Rider Alerts Twitter page . They can also be found by texting your five-digit stop number to 463-208-4344.

We're seeing rain this morning in Central Indiana. Conditions will begin changing over to sleet and snow this afternoon. Southern locations will wait longer for snow to arrive. Here is the latest forecast from WRTV meteorologist Todd Klaassen.

The Hamilton County Health Department announced its COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in Noblesville will close Wednesday "out of an abundance of caution" ahead of the winter storm.

Its vaccination site at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St., will be closed all day Wednesday, while the testing site at the Health Department's building, 18030A Foundation Dr., Suite A, will close at 1 p.m.

Both sites will be closed all day Thursday and Friday and will reopen Monday.

Those who made an appointment during hours the sites will be closed will receive a call to reschedule, the Health Department said.

Any Hoosiers who made plans for a walk-in COVID-19 test or vaccine visit was encouraged to check site availability on the Indiana State Department of Health's COVID-19 resources and vaccine information webpages.

The Fishers Health Department is also closing its site on Thursday.

See a weather radar timeline here .

The Indiana Department of Transportation said it will have nearly 1,000 trucks treating and plowing roads beginning Tuesday night. INDOT asked people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary to allow plow drivers to work safely.

Mayor Joe Hogsett and other city leaders are providing an update on winter storm preparations.

Weather impacts COVID-19 tests and vaccination clinics in Indiana

The Indiana Department of Health announced all state-run COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday due to the storm.

The clinic across from Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be closed Thursday.

Other clinics in the state in Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Pulaski, Huntington, DeKalb, Cass, Fountain/Warren, Shelby, Madison, Howard, Vigo and Vermillion counties will also be closed Thursday.

IDOH said schedules for sites south of Johnson County will be assessed based on weather conditions. People can find updates on the state's main COVID-19 page and vaccination scheduling site .

People with appointments at a state-run vaccination or testing site will be notified if the site closes and will receive instructions about how to reschedule, according to IDOH.

Here is the look at the forecast from WRTV meteorologist Todd Klaassen.

• Find the latest forecast from WRTV meteorologists here .
• Preparations for the winter storm are ongoing in Central Indiana. Here are some ways you can get ready and stay safe.
• Expect lots of school and business closings later this week. WRTV will have a complete list .
• Download the Storm Shield app on your iOS or Android device for the latest updates.

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A snowstorm on Friday afternoon hit central Indiana, leaving motorists with difficult travel conditions.

Reports showed from 2.7 to 5.1 inches of snow fell at points in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, Storm Track 8 reported Friday night.

Indianapolis and Marion County on Friday night were under a travel advisory. The lowest level of local travel advisory means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and people should use caution or avoid those areas. All but two counties surrounding Indianapolis — Boone and Hendricks — also were under travel advisories on Friday night.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security on Friday night reports Johnson County, south of Indianapolis, had upgraded to a travel watch, meaning only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations, is recommended. Schools and businesses are recommended to go to emergency plans during a travel watch.

In other parts of Indiana on Friday night, travel watches were issued for these counties: Bartholomew (Columbus is the county seat), Brown (Nashville), Daviess (Washington), Dearborn (Lawrenceburg), Delaware (Muncie), Franklin (Brookville), Henry (New Castle), Jay (Portland), Knox (Vincennes), Martin (Shoals), Monroe (Bloomington), Owen (Spencer), and Ripley (Versailles).

These counties were under travel advisories at 10:35 p.m. Friday: Blackford, Clark, Clay, Decatur, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Jennings, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Morgan, Ohio, Orange, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Union, Vermillion, Wabash, Wayne and Whitley.

At 6:12 p.m. Friday, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department reported it’d handled 206 crash reports and 48 slide-off reports since the midafternoon.

“Officers are working hard to get to all reported crashes. As an alternative, those involved in crashes may consider exchanging drivers license, vehicle registration, and insurance information,” IMPD added in a post on the X platform at 6:46 p.m. Friday.

Indiana State Police reported that, by 6:34 p.m. Friday, troopers had responded to 111 crashes since 3 p.m. on Indianapolis-area interstates.

Indianapolis Department of Public Works announced Friday afternoon that it would extend the shift of its road crews through 11 p.m. Friday. They’d began working on the streets at 10 a.m. Friday.

A news release issued Friday afternoon from Public Works said, “Forecasts have varied regarding the amount of snow and exact timing. Right now, officials with Indy DPW are expecting the heaviest snow to be between 2-5 p.m. with the potential for refreezing overnight. Total accumulations could be between 2-3 inches of snowfall, though there is a possibility for higher totals.”

Temperatures remained below freezing, 32 degrees, on Friday night in Indianapolis.

Below is previous coverage from Storm Track 8.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

The winter weather advisory is in place for much of central Indiana until 9 p.m. The snow may make for some slick conditions around the evening rush hour. Many spots in central Indiana will see accumulations around 1 to 3 inches. Some locations a little closer to the I-70 corridor may see around 4 inches of snow.

TONIGHT: The snow comes to an end around 9 p.m. Skies begin to clear later tonight with temperatures taking a tumble. Lows fall into the teens overnight. Winds begin to pick up overnight and we may see them gust up to 20 miles per hour.

THIS WEEKEND

It’s going to be chilly Saturday but we will see lots of sunshine. Temperatures start out in the teens. Winds may gust near 20 miles per hour. That brings wind chill values into the single digits early Saturday morning. It will be sunny and dry Saturday but it stays chilly. Temperatures climb only into the middle and upper 20s for the afternoon Saturday.

Sunday will start out chilly but it will be dry. Look for lots of sunshine for the afternoon Sunday. It’s going to be breezy once again with winds gusting at times near 20 to 30 miles per hour. Highs climb into the lower 40s which is actually right around normal for this time of the year.

Warmer temperatures arrive for next week. Look for dry conditions with lots of sunshine for Monday. Highs climb close to 50 for the afternoon.

Look for partly cloudy skies for the middle part of the week. Highs climb into the middle and upper 50s on Wednesday.

News 8’s Gregg Montgomery contributed to this story.

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Indianapolis will remain under a travel advisory through Wednesday morning after a snow storm brought more than half a foot of snow to Central Indiana on Monday and into Tuesday morning. 

City officials said roads were "technically passable" Tuesday morning but encouraged residents not to take non-essential trips. 

"For your safety, and the safety of others who must be on roadways, please consider staying at home — teleworking if possible — while plow crews continue to clear roadways," Indianapolis police Emergency Management Bureau Commander Tom Sellas said.

How much snow did Indianapolis get?

The city recorded between 7.5 and 9.5 inches of snow as of early Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service . Meteorologists said unofficial reports from around the city indicate about 8.5 inches of snow fell on the west side, about 9 inches accumulated on the north side and around 9.5 inches fell on the south side.

Travel advisories:  What Indiana's system means

“It is the biggest snowfall we’ve seen of the season and the most we’ve seen in the last couple years," NWS meteorologist Aaron Updike said. "It’s just a winter storm that definitely has an impact on Central Indiana.”

The winter storm tied for sixth place in Indianapolis history for greatest February snowfall on record, the NWS said in a tweet.

Updike said a snow band in the Central Indiana region added another half-inch of snow early Tuesday, and snow is expected to accumulate until around 8 a.m. Light snow showers and flurries will then move into the region before precipitation stops around noon. 

More snow totals: from around Central Indiana

The NWS in a hazardous weather outlook statement posted Tuesday morning noted winds have died down from the 25 mph gusts Monday to around 5 mph. But the service said blowing and drifting of snow "will still create travel issues through the morning commute."

No significant power outages were reported in Central Indiana Tuesday morning, according to Indianapolis Power & Light and Duke Energy, which service the area. 

Travel advisories Indiana

By Tuesday evening, travel restrictions for Marion County and most of its surrounding counties had dwindled down to yellow, or advisory-level. 

Boone, Shelby and Morgan counties remained in the higher, “watch” or “warning” levels.

Marion County's advisory will continue at least through 6 a.m. Wednesday, and the state's Department of Homeland Security said routine travel may be restricted due to hazardous conditions.

Indianapolis road conditions

Major roads and highways in the Indianapolis area were listed in "fair" condition Tuesday morning, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation . The department reported packed and drifting snow on I-465 and its offshoot highways. 

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works Tuesday morning said it will activate two contracted snow removal vendors to plow a number of residential streets.

The city's snow crews have been active since Sunday treating thoroughfares and secondary streets on standard routes, and the additional vendor support will target more than 300 miles of smaller streets further into residential areas, according to the department. 

The latest road conditions:  How to check  

Indianapolis airport delays

Snow crews at the Indianapolis International Airport have been working to clear runways and roads around the airport since Monday morning, according to an airport spokesperson. 

At least six flights out of Indianapolis were delayed and nine were canceled Tuesday. Seven of those canceled departures were scheduled to fly to Texas, which has experienced delays and temporary closures in certain parts of the state.  

Indianapolis' airport remained open Tuesday, and airport officials encouraged travelers to check with their airlines about potential disruptions prior to arriving at the airport.

The outlook

Updike, the meteorologist, said the snow accumulation from the week is not expected to go away anytime soon. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing throughout the rest of the week.

Another system of snow is expected to move into the region Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, which will add anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of snow to the current accumulation, Updike said. 

"It takes a lot of energy (to melt the snow)," he added. "It’s gonna be a while until we see seasonal or above seasonal temperatures."

Contact Lawrence Andrea at 317-775-4313 or  [email protected] . Follow him on Twitter @lawrencegandrea .

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Severe weather could hamper your travel, outdoor plans for Memorial Day weekend

A series of storms is forecast to unleash dangerous weather conditions across the central and eastern U.S. through Memorial Day weekend, likely snarling traffic and delaying flights during one of busiest travel periods of the year .

Friday's weather remained relatively calm throughout the day in many regions, which boasted comfortable temperatures for an early start to the holiday weekend. But weather advisories were in effect in several areas of the Midwest, where a handful of storms barreled through Friday morning.

Those storms brought winds as high as 70 mph and heavy rain Friday to small towns still reeling from powerful winds, rain and tornadoes from earlier in the week, including Greenfield, Iowa, where a twister killed four people , injured 35 others and damaged more than 150 homes on Tuesday.

In southwest Oklahoma, at least one tornado touched down late Thursday, the weather service said. Repair efforts were underway Friday after multiple houses were damaged, including one that had its roof blown off, according to local media reports. In Nebraska, softball-sized hail fell as strong winds uprooted trees and tangled power lines. As of Friday morning, over 25,000 homes and businesses were without power across Iowa and Nebraska, according to a USA TODAY outage tracker .

Meteorologists in the weather service's Quad Cities office on Friday warned of high winds and the potential formation of tornadoes in Iowa and Illinois throughout the day.

"An arcing line of severe storms continues to move east at 60 mph this AM. The primary threats are damaging winds, with embedded tornadoes possible in northwest IL," the weather service said. "After this line moves out, WE ARE NOT DONE! More strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon."

A corridor stretching from northeastern Texas and the Tennessee Valley to Missouri and Illinois – where more than 45 million people live – faces the greatest risk of floods, damaging winds and possible tornadoes on Friday, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center . The cities in the crosshairs of the various storms include Dallas, Chicago, Indianapolis, Memphis and Milwaukee. Flood watches and warnings were in effect throughout eastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee, where 2-3 inches of rain had fallen .

The persistent threat of severe weather comes on the heels of deadly storms that, since last week, have ravaged the Plains and Midwest, especially the Texas cities of Houston and Temple , and Greenfield, Iowa . Over the last week, at least nine deaths, dozens of injuries and millions of dollars in damages have been tied to the nonstop severe weather outbreak.

Weekend forecast: Plains, Midwest face unrelenting storms

Through the holiday weekend, the Plains and Midwest regions, which for the last several weeks have been battered by potent and deadly storms , will face a constant threat of tornadoes .

Meteorologists forecast "several strong to violent tornadoes, extreme hail, and corridors of widespread wind damage" throughout the central and southern Plains on Saturday. A moderate risk of severe storms – a 4 on a scale of 5 – is concentrated over Kansas and Oklahoma, with Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita being the cities in the threat zone.

The storms are forecast to shift northeast on Sunday, bringing severe thunderstorms over parts of eastern Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. A much larger area of the Midwest and south-central U.S. is in the path of the storm system, too. By Monday, meteorologists expect the poor weather to expand into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.

"Thunderstorms this weekend will not only threaten outdoor events such as weddings, barbeques and camping trips, but they can be dangerous across the Great Plains to the East Coast," according to AccuWeather .

Over 43 million people to travel during stormy holiday weekend

With the unofficial start to summer meeting a ferocious stretch of severe weather, travelers across the central and eastern U.S. may experience delays on the roads and at airports.

Nearly 44 million people  will travel 50 miles or more over the Memorial Day holiday travel period, which is from Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 27, according to projections from The American Automobile Association. Over 38 million people will travel by car, while more than 3.5 million will take flights.

"We haven't seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years," Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel, said in a statement. "We're projecting an additional one million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means we're exceeding pre-pandemic levels but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead."

On Thursday, storms forced officials to temporarily ground flights at New York City's two major airports, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Hundreds of flights were delayed across the mid-Atlantic and New England, including at airports in Boston, New Jersey and Philadelphia.

Cleanup, recovery underway in the aftermath of devastating storms

Across the central U.S., construction crews, utility workers, emergency responders and residents worked to clear the immense wreckage left in the wake of recent storms.

In Greenfield, Iowa, dozens of volunteers joined authorities from around the state to assist in the recovery after the town was decimated Tuesday afternoon by a powerful tornado. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said at the news conference Thursday that the response has been remarkable. "I was on the ground yesterday and I can't even tell you the amount of debris that has been collected and hauled off," she said.

In Houston, authorities worked to repair buildings that were damaged by storms that barreled through the city on May 16, killing eight people and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses, most of which has been restored this week. The city's emergency management office said several roads will be closed through the weekend as waste management workers continue collecting storm debris.

In Temple, a city about 60 miles north of Austin, emergency responders were clearing downed trees, piles of wreckage and restoring power following a tornado that damaged homes and left several people with minor injuries on Wednesday. In Bell County, which encompasses Temple, more than 25,000 utility customers were without power on Friday, according to a USA TODAY outage tracker .

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NAACP threatens American Airlines with travel ban after it cited body odor when removing 8 Black men from flight

( The Hill ) — The NAACP has threatened to reinstate a travel ban on American Airlines after the company removed eight Black men from a flight last month when a white flight attendant complained an unidentified passenger had body odor. 

In 2017, the civil rights organization  issued a travel advisory for their airline , warning African American passengers to “exercise caution” after multiple reports of discrimination. At the time, the organization cited four “alarming” incidents that seemed to show Black Americans were subjected to “disrespectful, discriminatory or unsafe conditions” when booking or boarding with the airline. 

American Airlines responded by instituting a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) panel, and the NAACP lifted its ban in July 2018. 

But amid growing politicization of DEI programs, American’s council was disbanded last year.

Now, the NAACP is once again calling on the company to respond to mounting allegations of discrimination.

“Recent discriminatory actions from company employees prove that there is a dire need for continued accountability and resolution to this clear pattern,” Derrick Johnson, NAACP president and CEO, said in a  statement . 

In 2023, track star Sha’Carri Richardson  alleged  that a flight attendant “threatened” her and a fan who wanted a picture. That same year,  American staff questioned musician David Ryan Harris at LAX because they suspected he was trafficking children — though the boys were his own sons.

Earlier this year, retired circuit court judge Pamela Hill-Veal  told NPR  that as she and her family flew first class on American from Chicago to Phoenix in February, a flight attendant accused her of “slamming” the first class bathroom door and then told her she would have to use the bathroom at the back of the plane for the rest of the flight.

And just last month, three Black men  filed a suit against American Airlines , alleging employees forced them and the other Black male passengers to deboard a flight from California to New York. 

According to the suit, the plaintiffs were not immediately given a reason for their removal. Only after demanding an explanation multiple times did a representative finally tell them a white male flight attendant had complained about an unidentified passenger’s body odor. None of the men removed were accused of having an offensive odor, the lawsuit states. 

Video recordings of the incident show several of the men alleging they were being discriminated against. At least one American representative can be heard saying “I agree” in response to the accusations.

“We encourage American Airlines to come revive the advisory panel and reconvene with the NAACP to devise a path forward that ensures equitable experiences for all American Airlines customers,” Johnson said. “Without a swift and decisive response, the NAACP will be forced to reinstate an advisory against the airline.”

A spokesperson for the company told The Hill that American has “worked with the NAACP to institute education and training programs to address issues of bias on our aircraft and within our hiring practices to eliminate bias and create a workforce and customer experience that represents the customers we serve.”

Susan Huhta, partner at Outten & Golden, and Michael Kirkpatrick, attorney at Public Citizen Litigation Group, counsels for the plaintiffs, said in a statement on Wednesday that their three clients are “still waiting or American Airlines to provide them with a reasonable explanation for why they were removed from the airplane and publicly humiliated.”

American Airlines previously told The Hill that the company takes “all claims of discrimination very seriously and want our customers to have a positive experience when they choose to fly with us.” The company added that the matter was being investigated and that “the claims do not reflect our core values or our purpose of caring for people.”

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Air quality advisory issued for 12 New Jersey counties on Tuesday

State environmental officials issued an air quality advisory on Tuesday, warning sensitive individuals that the air quality in the region could approach or exceed unhealthy standards.

The advisory , which will expire at 11 p.m. Tuesday night, affects several counties including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Union, Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex and Mercer.

Why is the air quality bad today?

According to a post on X, formerly Twitter, from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection , the combination of a previously polluted airmass from Monday will come together with Tuesday's meteorological conditions, allowing the ozone levels to rise to unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Local pollution sources may also contribute to the elevated ozone concentrations.

🚨An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for today, Tues. June 4. Sensitive individuals, including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening hours.… pic.twitter.com/qPxSh1fdqh — New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (@NewJerseyDEP) June 4, 2024

"An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared," says the post. "Sensitive individuals, including the very young, the elderly, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening hours."

As of around 11:30 a.m. the air quality index for parts of North Jersey was between 51 and 100 which is considered moderate. The air quality index becomes "unhealthy for sensitive groups" when it reaches between 101 and 150.

You can plug your zip code into airnow.gov at any time to see the most recent air quality data for your location.

A cleaner airmass is expected on Wednesday, according to the NJDEP, as low pressure is approaching the region, providing cloud cover and rain showers which will help return ozone levels to a safer category.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Air quality alert for NJ issued today in these counties

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