Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 10:15pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 115 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lawrence, or 9 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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, Anderson, Carmel, Fishers, Lawrence, Cumberland,
McCordsville, Pendleton, Fortville, Chesterfield, Ingalls, Meridian
Hills, Warren Park, Shirley, Markleville, Wilkinson, Williams Creek,
Castleton, Geist Reservoir, and Broad Ripple.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 230.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 86 and 101.
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:
Hamilton; Madison; Marion; Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov