Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 759 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 8 miles north of North Vernon, or 13 miles southeast of
Columbus, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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...
North Vernon, Westport, Millhousen, Letts, Country Squire Lakes,
Butlerville, Grammer, and Nebraska.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bartholomew; Decatur; Jennings
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov