Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Brownstown, or 15 miles west of Seymour, moving
east at 15 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...
Brownstown, Kurtz, Freetown, Cortland, and Norman.
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:
Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: