Indiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 15:44

At 643 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Greensburg to 11 miles northeast of Scottsburg, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Connersville, Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Brookville, Bright, Hidden Valley, Liberty, Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Dillsboro, West College Corner, Oldenburg, Moores Hill, Glenwood, Lake Santee, Guilford, and Salem. This includes the following Interstates... I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 145 and 171. I-74 in Ohio near mile marker 0. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.