Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 4:39PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 438 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm
capable of producing a landspout near Alexandria, or 9 miles
southwest of Fairmount, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds
could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured
objects.
Locations impacted include...
Elwood, Alexandria, Summitville, and Orestes.
This includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 240 and 252.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Madison; Delaware
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov