Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 1:50PM CDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 149 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Town of Pines, or near Trail Creek, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Torrential rainfall and localized wind gusts to 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Michigan City, La Porte, Trail Creek, Long Beach, Pottawattamie Park,
Michiana Shores, Pinola, Waterford, Springville, Otis, and
Pottawattomie Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 38 and 49.
Interstate 94 in Indiana between mile markers 33 and 45.
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:
Northern La Porte
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: