Indiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 16:09

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:09PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:09pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near North Vernon, or 10 miles northeast of Seymour, moving east at 25 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... North Vernon, Vernon, Hayden, Country Squire Lakes, Butlerville, and Nebraska.
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: 
Jennings
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN