Indiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 17:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 8:47PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 5:47pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greenfield, or 13 miles north of Shelbyville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Greenfield, Rushville, Morristown, Carthage, Spring Lake, Mays, and Arlington.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central and east central Indiana.
Area Description: 
Hancock; Shelby; Rush
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov