Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles southwest of Bedford, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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, Mitchell, Oolitic, Williams, Avoca, Silverville, and
Tunnelton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
south central and southwestern Indiana.
Area Description:
Martin; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: