Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 24 at 4:51PM EDT until April 24 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 451 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Indianapolis,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR THE NEAR NORTH AND NORTHEAST SIDES
OF INDIANAPOLIS.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Lawrence, Beech Grove,
Cumberland, McCordsville, Fortville, Meridian Hills, Warren Park,
Rocky Ripple, Williams Creek, Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Crows Nest,
North Crows Nest, Castleton, Geist Reservoir, and Monument Circle.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 111 and 118.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 211.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 83 and 97.
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.
Area Description:
Hamilton, IN; Hancock, IN; Marion, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov