Tornadoes: While Indiana is not in tornado alley, tornadoes are still a common occurrence here. If there is imminent danger from a tornado, sirens around campus will go off to let you know to get inside on the lowest floor and away from windows. If at any point you see the sky turn a dark green color, get inside as soon as possible. If the sky turns green it often means a tornado will form soon. Note: The tornado sirens are tested on the first Saturday of every month to make sure they still work. So if you happen to be walking around campus some sunny Saturday morning and hear the sirens go off, it’s just a test.
Humid Summers: Indiana has quite hot, humid summers. We often have a few days in the summer where the temperature reaches 100°F. This isn’t as hot as some other areas, but what can make it feel really bad is the humidity. After April, the humidity is always over 50%, typically hovering around 75-90%. This can make it feel about 10 degrees warmer than it actually is. In the summer, it is important to drink lots of water and to stay in the shade as much as possible.
Windy Winters: There are many places that have worse winters than West Lafayette, but if you are from a temperate climate, you need to know that it does consistently get below 0°F here in the winder. If you grew up in an area where you did not need a heavy winter jacket, you should buy one now. Once fall comes around it is also common for there to be wind gusts of over 20 mph which can make it feel over 10 degrees colder than it actually is. We also tend to get a couple inches of snow a couple times a year. Classes will probably not be cancelled, so a pair of waterproof boots is a good investment.
In Summary: The weather here in Indiana can be unpredictable and varies widely from season to season. Make sure you have appropriate clothing for all of the seasons. If you are not familiar with Midwest weather, you should find a weather app you like and check it daily.
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