Indiana Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/09/2026 19:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 10:29PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 9, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires: 
June 9, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 1029 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rushville, moving east at 40 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, Brookville, Centerville, Cambridge City, Liberty, Hagerstown, Dublin, Oldenburg, Lake Santee, Franklin, Waterloo, Blooming Grove, Columbia, Metamora, Bunker Hill, Abington, Brownsville, Laurel, and Milton. This includes the following Interstates... I-70 in Indiana between mile markers 134 and 147. I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 145 and 149. 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.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH