Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:50PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Speedway, or near Indianapolis, moving east at 20 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...
Indianapolis, Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, Cumberland, Meridian
Hills, Warren Park, Clermont, Rocky Ripple, Williams Creek,
Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Crows Nest, North Crows Nest, Castleton,
Monument Circle, Eagle Creek Reservoir, Indiana State Fairgrounds,
and Broad Ripple.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 107 and 123.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 202.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 73 and 92.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 71 and 95.
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:
Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: