Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 24 at 4:40PM EDT until April 24 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Indianapolis,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Indianapolis, Plainfield, Beech Grove, Speedway, Avon, Meridian
Hills, Warren Park, Clermont, Homecroft, Rocky Ripple, Williams
Creek, Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Crows Nest, North Crows Nest, Monument
Circle, Indianapolis Int'l Airport, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Camby,
and Broad Ripple.
Those attending the Fire Department Instructors Conference
International are in the path of this storm and should prepare for
IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEEK SHELTER NOW!
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 105 and 121.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 69 and 87.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 72 and 95.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Marion, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov