Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 2:01AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 11:01pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Upland, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. A funnel cloud
is also possible.
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...
Hartford City, Gas City, Upland, Shamrock Lakes, and Arcana.
This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 256 and
260.
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.
Area Description:
Grant; Blackford
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov