Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:45am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 744 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shoals, or 20 miles southwest of Bedford, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Bedford, Shoals, Mitchell, Oolitic, Williams, Avoca, Indian Springs,
Silverville, Huron, and West Boggs Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Martin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: