Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:29PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Washington, or 15 miles east of Vincennes, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Washington, Bicknell, Odon, Elnora, Plainville, Edwardsport, and West
Boggs Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southwestern Indiana.
Area Description:
Knox; Daviess
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: