Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 11:39PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 8:39pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
White Pigeon, or 8 miles west of Sturgis, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Sturgis, Lagrange, Constantine, White Pigeon, Scott, Fawn River,
Shipshewana, Brighton, Howe, Plato, Klinger Lake, and Ontario.
This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 109 and
129.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Lagrange; St. Joseph
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov