Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 8:26PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 5:26pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brookston, or 10 miles northeast of Otterbein, moving southeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Delphi, Covington, Williamsport, Attica,
Flora, Rossville, Shadeland, Dayton, Battle Ground, Mulberry, West
Lebanon, Camden, Burlington, Newtown, Pine Village, State Line City,
Yeoman, and Purdue University.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 165 and 183.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Carroll; Warren; Tippecanoe; Clinton; Howard; Fountain
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov