Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Speedway to near Indianapolis. Movement
was southeast at 35 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...
Indianapolis, Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, Cumberland, Meridian
Hills, Warren Park, Clermont, Rocky Ripple, Williams Creek,
Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Crows Nest, North Crows Nest, Monument
Circle, Eagle Creek Reservoir, Indiana State Fairgrounds, and Broad
Ripple.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
central Indiana.
Area Description:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov