Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 11:26am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 226 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Bloomington to 7 miles
southeast of Bedford. Movement was east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bedford, Mitchell, Medora, Norman, Heltonville, Freetown, Tunnelton,
Bartlettsville, Vallonia, Spurgeons Corner, Pleasant View, Spring
Mill State Park, Monroe Reservoir, Elkinsville, Kurtz, Charles Deam
Wilderness, and Story.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Monroe; Brown; Lawrence; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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