Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 7:02PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Edon, or 9 miles northwest of Montpelier, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bryan, Montpelier, West Unity, Pioneer, Stryker, Edon, Holiday City,
Columbia, West Jefferson, Pulaski, Blakeslee, Alvordton, Bridgewater
Center, Nettle Lake, Lake Seneca, Hallock, and Kunkle.
This includes Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 22.
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
northeastern Indiana...southeastern Michigan...and northwestern Ohio.
Area Description:
Williams
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov