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• 15 Fury Alert - Gusty winds, dangerously cold

  23-12-2022 23:51 via wane.com
  
  The snow has ended with about 2 to 4" on the ground but the gusty winds are going to be a problem through the early part of this upcoming holiday weekend.
  Wind gusts over 50 mph in several places todayWind chills have dropped to -30 to -40WANE 15 launches 15 Fury Alert Days to keep you safe in severe weatherSaturday (Christmas Eve): Winds during the day will still be gusting up to 40 mph which will cause blowing and drifting snow across the roads and temperatures will still be very cold wit
  
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• People cancel, rebook flights as FWA officials wait for temps to rise

  23-12-2022 23:28 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Wind and below freezing temperatures brought ground operations to a near halt at Fort Wayne International Airport Friday, causing flight delays out of the city.On Friday, WANE 15 was there around 2 p.m. when a flight from Atlanta came in, but that didn’t require the preparations needed for take-off from Fort Wayne where winds gusting up to 50 miles per hour joined forces with temperatures that were several digits below zero. The wind chill factor was 38 degr
  
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• NeighborLink turns focus to furnaces, keeping people warm

  23-12-2022 23:25 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - After a winter storm, Eric Wood, executive director of NeighborLink, can expect 200 to 400 people calling in for help to dig them out of the snow.That didn’t happen overnight from Thursday to Friday, but now his concern is the cold.“What we’d heard was five to seven inches, high winds and decreasing temperatures,” Wood said Friday. “We got a little over an inch. Whitley County got a little over two inches which leaves us not necessarily in
  
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• Glenbrook flag pole snaps, piece lands on car

  23-12-2022 22:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Glenbrook flag pole snapped Friday afternoon, causing damage in the process.A portion of the flag pole snapped, and the end of the fallen piece landed on a yellow Dodge Charger. I-69 crash results in 9-car pileup; I-469 back open after crashWANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as the situation unfolds.
  
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• Glenbrook Dodge flagpole snaps, piece lands on car

  23-12-2022 22:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Glenbrook Dodge flagpole snapped Friday afternoon, causing damage in the process.A portion of the flag pole snapped, and the end of the fallen piece landed on a yellow Dodge Charger. I-69 crash results in 9-car pileup; I-469 back open after crashGlenbrook Dodge later posted a response on its Facebook page regarding the incident:This is not a post we ever expected to make.Weather conditions today caused our flag pole to snap and break into several pieces.We wan
  
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• Glenbrook Dodge flag pole snaps, piece lands on car

  23-12-2022 22:58 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Glenbrook flag pole snapped Friday afternoon, causing damage in the process.A portion of the flag pole snapped, and the end of the fallen piece landed on a yellow Dodge Charger. I-69 crash results in 9-car pileup; I-469 back open after crashWANE 15 has a crew at the scene and will provide updates as the situation unfolds.
  
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• I-69 crash results in 9-car pileup; I-469 crash closes southbound lanes

  23-12-2022 21:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Two separate car crashes have caused road closures to stretches of Interstate 69 and Interstate 469 as hazardous weather conditions continue to ravage northeast Indiana.According to the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Trafficwise website, a crash on I-69 near Airport Expressway currently has all lanes blocked. Check travel advisory status before heading outA police officer told WANE 15 the crash occurred near the 300 mile marker and resulted in a ni
  
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• I-69 crash results in 9-car pileup; I-469 back open after crash

  23-12-2022 21:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Police say a crash in Interstate 69 have resulted in a nine-car pileup as hazardous weather conditions continue to ravage northeast Indiana.According to the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Trafficwise website, a crash on I-69 near Airport Expressway currently has all lanes blocked. Check travel advisory status before heading outA police officer told WANE 15 the crash occurred near the 300 mile marker and resulted in a nine-car pileup.Northbound traf
  
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• I-69 back open after crash results in 9-car pileup

  23-12-2022 21:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Interstate 69 is back open to travel after resulted in a nine-car pileup as hazardous weather conditions continue to ravage northeast Indiana.According to the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Trafficwise website, a crash on I-69 near Airport Expressway had all lanes blocked for hours. Check travel advisory status before heading outA police officer told WANE 15 the crash occurred near the 300 mile marker and resulted in a nine-car pileup.Northbound tr
  
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• I-69 back open after 12-car crash; ISP reports 3 injuries

  23-12-2022 21:49 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Interstate 69 is back open to travel after a crash involving 12 vehicles as hazardous weather conditions continue to ravage northeast Indiana.According to the Indiana Department of Transportation's (INDOT) Trafficwise website, a crash on I-69 near Airport Expressway had all lanes blocked for hours. Check travel advisory status before heading outUpon arriving, officers found wrecked vehicles across both northbound lanes of I-69, as well as several vehicles in a dit
  
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• Allen County moves from Travel Advisory to Travel Watch

  23-12-2022 20:30 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The Travel Status of Allen County has changed from an Advisory to a Watch.According to Bernie Beier, Director of the Allen County Department of Homeland Security, "County Highway and City Street crews have been battling the high winds, cold temperatures, and blowing snow for nearly 24 hours now.  Their efforts have allowed roads to become passable, yet still ice covered, slick and hazardous.  Motorists have been able to travel using caution throughout the day.&n
  
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• Southern Indiana man allegedly killed, mutilated his father

  23-12-2022 19:26 via wane.com
  
  MITCHELL, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana man allegedly killed his father, whose mutilated body was found outside the home they shared, authorities said.Shawn Hays, 53, of Mitchell faces nine felony charges, including murder, battery and abuse of a corpse, in the death of Rodney E. Hays, 73, The Herald-Times reported.Lawrence County Sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday to the men's Mitchell home after a 911 caller requested a welfare check on Rodney Hays. When deputies arrived, they had t
  
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• Whitley County plows freezing up, pulled from roads

  23-12-2022 18:46 via wane.com
  
  COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) According to a post on Facebook, the Whitley County Highway Department has pulled its trucks from roads because of the cold temps.Check travel advisory status before heading outWe have pulled all trucks from the roads as of 11am.We have 5 trucks completely frozen up. The engines aren't staying hot enough to keep them from being packed with ice. When they're frozen, they won't defrost and the picture below is what our drivers try to see through as they plow and attempt
  
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• Do you really need to let your car warm up before driving in winter?

  23-12-2022 17:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - Many of us can deny it no longer - cold weather is here, with much of the country facing an arctic blast just in time for Christmas. That means some of our cold-weather habits are back, like weathering extra layers when we head outside, or staying inside as long as possible.
  It might be time to leave one of those winter habits in the past, though.We've likely all done it – traversing knee-high snow to our cars, starting them, and letting them idle to warm up for a few minutes b
  
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• Watch: Early morning snow and wind

  23-12-2022 16:48 via wane.com
  
  WANE 15 staffers took these videos of the wintry weather in Fort Wayne on the morning of December 23.
  
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• Massive winter storm brings frigid temps, snow and ice to US

  23-12-2022 16:30 via wane.com
  
  MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Tens of millions of Americans endured bone-chilling temperatures, blizzard conditions, power outages and canceled holiday gatherings Friday from a winter storm that forecasters said was nearly unprecedented in its scope, exposing about 60% of the U.S. population to some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.More than 200 million people were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said. The weather service's map
  
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• FedEx, UPS warn of possible delivery delays after storms

  23-12-2022 16:02 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) - If you cut it close by sending out Christmas gifts at the last minute this year, your presents may not arrive in time thanks to a bitterly cold storm system that has blasted key package distribution hubs.
  UPS and FedEx each issued alerts in the last 24 hours letting customers know that the storm has forced the companies to prioritize crew safety over speed.
  "Potential delays are possible for package deliveries across the U.S. with a delivery commitment of Friday, December 23 and Satu
  
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• Parkview modifies hours, services due to winter storm

  23-12-2022 14:20 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Because of the winter storm Parkview Health has closed some facilities and modified hours and services at facilities that are open.
  The complete listing of impacted locations, including Parkview Physicians Group and Parkview Behavioral Health Institute – Park Center offices, can be found at parkview.com/weather.Patients with previously scheduled appointments are encouraged to check the website for updates or contact their provider’s office directly.If you are
  
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• Crews plowing Fort Wayne streets, trash pickup on schedule

  23-12-2022 13:56 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne street department crews are currently plowing city streets and putting down treated sand on slick spots after a dangerous winter storm dumped several inches of snow on the area.
  Despite high winds and snowy conditions, trash and recycling will be picked up.To see a map of Fort Wayne snow plow routes, click here.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Driving conditions around Fort Wayne

  23-12-2022 11:57 via wane.com
  
  WANE 15 Anchor Sierra Tufts and Videographer Danielle Hough show you driving conditions around Fort Wayne as high winds and dangerously cold temps grip the area following several inches of snowfall.
  
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• 15 Fury Alert - Intense cold, high winds

  23-12-2022 06:19 via wane.com
  
  A major winter storm is underway. Here's a quick breakdown of the timeline:Heavy snowfall begins by evening and lasts through early Friday.
  Early Morning:  Travel continues to be dangerous with more snow falling overnight. We'll see temperatures drop down to below zero by early Friday morning, with wind chills well below zero (as low as -30°) through the day. Travel will be difficult and the cold will be dangerous. Do not stay outside long over the next few days.Friday (A 15 Fury Alert
  
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• 15 Fury Alert -Gusty winds bring dangerous wind chills

  23-12-2022 06:19 via wane.com
  
  A major winter storm is underway. Here's a quick breakdown of the timeline:Early Morning:  Travel continues to be dangerous with more snow falling overnight. We'll see temperatures drop down to below zero by early Friday morning, with wind chills well below zero (as low as -30°) through the day. Travel will be difficult and the cold will be dangerous. Do not stay outside long over the next few days.Friday (A 15 Fury Alert Day): Snow from this winter storm is done falling by sunrise
  
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• 15 Fury Alert - What happens after the snow?

  23-12-2022 02:22 via wane.com
  
  A major winter storm is underway. Here's a quick breakdown of the timeline and weather conditions coming to the region.Heavy snowfall begins by evening and lasts through early Friday.
  Tonight: A strong cold front moves through during the evening, quickly changing rain over to snow and dramatically dropping the temperatures down to the single digits. Travel starts to become dangerous across the region between now and 8 pm as the rain changes to snow and temps start to drop. Heavy snow contin
  
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• Holiday, storm shopping a double whammy for grocery store crowds

  23-12-2022 01:05 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Before the latest Winter Blast hit the area, people hit the grocery stores to finish their Christmas holiday shopping."It's crazy. There's people everywhere. We needed to get out this morning to get it done and then no more leaving the house," Cindy Elkerbout said.Check travel advisory status before heading outElkerbout was stocking up on eggs, steaks, bacon and cookies to make for Santa at the Kroger off Illinois and Scott Roads.
  "We need to have it all so we don't nee
  
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