Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 417 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Leipsic, or 7 miles east of Ottawa, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Ottawa, Leipsic, Pandora, and Gilboa.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northwestern and west central Ohio.
Area Description:
Putnam
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov