Howard County Emergency Management Agency

Howard County Emergency Management Agency "Preparing for the application of existing facilities, materials, equipment and personnel during an

Emergency management is preparing for the application of existing facilities, materials, equipment and personnel during an emergency, in such a manner that lives may be saved, health and efficiency maintained, and property protected. All this is for the purpose of maintaining a social environment that is in harmony with the Constitution of the United States of America and the customs and traditions that American cherish. The responsibility for Emergency Management is vested jointly with Governmental officials and the local citizenry. Action for Emergency Management is initiated by local governmental officials, stimulated by local citizen groups and coordinated by the local Emergency Management Director.

02/20/2026

Westerly winds will begin gusting this morning with frequent gusts up to 45 mph across the Advisory area. Strongest gusts will be during the morning hours with gusts gradually becoming less frequent throughout the day.

02/20/2026

Wind gusts ramp up this morning! Gusts of 40-45 MPH will be possible mainly north of I-70 with sustained winds of 20-30 MPH.

Be sure to bring in or tie down any outdoor furniture/decorations!

02/20/2026

⚠️Scattered power outages are possible today thanks to strong winds across primarily Northern Indiana. Wind gusts could reach 40-50mph today!

Howard County is under a Wind Advisory
02/20/2026

Howard County is under a Wind Advisory

02/19/2026

Latest look at the severe weather potential as we work into this afternoon and evening.

Locations in the ORANGE shade are at the highest risk for a few longer lived supercells and a few tornadoes. Outside of that, large hail will be the second biggest threat followed by hail.

Stay tuned for more updates on Clarity this afternoon and a live stream here as storms fire off this afternoon.

Highest severe weather risk timeframe will be between 5-9pmAll severe hazards will be in play-highest risk in the orange...
02/19/2026

Highest severe weather risk timeframe will be between 5-9pm
All severe hazards will be in play-highest risk in the orange shaded area in the map below

02/19/2026
North Howard County up to state line...
02/19/2026

North Howard County up to state line...

Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Good time to dust off your weather radios and making sure they are operating and have new batteries!

Good Morning,Attached is the latest DSS Packet Briefing.Highlights:• Severe storms are likely today, especially near and...
02/19/2026

Good Morning,
Attached is the latest DSS Packet Briefing.

Highlights:
• Severe storms are likely today, especially near and south of I-70
• Additional strong to severe storms are possible through the morning with hail as the main threat
• The threat for severe storms increases this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and tornadoes becoming the main hazards
• An upgrade to an Enhanced Risk will be possible as details on the tornado threat become clearer

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02/18/2026

Please Share

There is Alot going on in the world.  Many reasons to be thankful for our Blessings. We tend to put focus on all the wro...
02/18/2026

There is Alot going on in the world. Many reasons to be thankful for our Blessings. We tend to put focus on all the wrong, the hurt and pains. Today begins a time of dedication and prayer. No matter how you think, believe or observe...This Community is Blessed. I hope this new Season coming spreads the appreciation for each other. Smile more, say "hello" more and lets grow more.

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120 E Mulberry Street Ste 6
Kokomo, IN
46901

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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