Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Huntertown, or 8 miles south of Garrett, moving east at 55 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...
Fort Wayne, Auburn, Garrett, Hicksville, Butler, Huntertown, Antwerp,
Woodburn, Grabill, St. Joe, Leo-cedarville, Concord, Newville, Butler
Center, Saint Johns, Harlan, Wallen, Spencerville In Dekalb County,
Moore, and Cuba.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 469 between mile markers 24 and 30.
Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 310 and 327.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Northern Indiana.
Area Description:
De Kalb; Allen; Defiance; Paulding
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: