Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 12:52PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Chrisman to 7 miles east of Marshall. Movement
was northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Clinton, Newport, West Terre Haute, Fairview Park,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Dana, Universal, Mecca, Fontanet, Blanford,
Shepardsville, Lodi, North Terre Haute, Indiana State University, and
Sandford.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
west central Indiana.
Area Description:
Vermillion; Parke; Vigo
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: