Indiana Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 10:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 127 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Batesville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Batesville, Oldenburg, Sunman, St. Leon, Huntersville, Dover, Ballstown, Penntown, Lawrenceville, Saint Peter, and New Alsace. This includes I-74 in Indiana between mile markers 147 and 166. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Indiana. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH