Indiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Franklin, or 20 miles south of Indianapolis, moving northeast 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... Greenwood, Franklin, New Whiteland, Whiteland, Bargersville, and Waverly. This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 94 and 97.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Morgan; Johnson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN