Special Weather Statement Indiana | Effective 04/02/2026 15:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 2, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires: 
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Williamsport, or 11 miles southwest of Otterbein, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Lafayette, West Lafayette, Williamsport, Attica, Shadeland, Battle Ground, West Lebanon, Pine Village, Rainsville, and Purdue University. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 176 and 184.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Warren; Tippecanoe; Fountain
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN