Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Vincennes, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 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...
Vincennes, Bicknell, Bruceville, Plainville, Edwardsport, and
Freelandville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southwestern Indiana.
Area Description:
Knox; Daviess
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov