Indiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/09/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 9 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 818 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Winchester, or 16 miles south of Portland, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Winchester, Union City, Ridgeville, and Saratoga.
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.
Area Description: 
Randolph
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN