Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 8:50AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 5:50am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 850 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Kendallville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Kendallville, Angola, Fremont, Hamilton, Ashley, Hudson, Clear Lake,
York, Alvarado, Fairfield Center, Pleasant Lake, Hamilton Lake,
Golden Lake, Big Long Lake, Salem Center, Helmer, Metz, Big Turkey
Lake, Stroh, and Indianola.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 336 and 353.
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 147 and 156.
Interstate 80 in Ohio near mile marker 0.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana