Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Simonton Lake, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Elkhart, Simonton Lake, Bristol, Union, Adamsville, Juno Lake, and
Eagle Lake.
This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 87 and
102.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Elkhart; Cass
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov