Special Weather Statement Indiana | Effective 04/03/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Otterbein, 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... Lafayette, West Lafayette, Shadeland, Battle Ground, Pine Village, and Purdue University. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 173 and 184.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Warren; Tippecanoe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN