Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 12:58AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Zionsville, or 17 miles northwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Lawrence, Zionsville,
Westfield, Cicero, McCordsville, Whitestown, Sheridan, Arcadia,
Meridian Hills, Williams Creek, Castleton, Geist Reservoir, and Morse
Reservoir.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 126 and 135.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 212.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Boone; Hamilton; Hendricks; Marion; Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: