NWS Northern IndianaXH.W 0001July 1, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning: Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and 38 more, IN and MI
The National Weather Service office in Northern Indiana issued an extreme heat warning for Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and 38 more in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, which was in force until 8:00 p.m. local time on July 2. It was the 1st extreme heat warning the NWS office in Northern Indiana issued in 2026. Indiana had 2 extreme heat warnings in July 2026, against 2 in an average July of 2008-2025 (Indiana's extreme heat warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 23.6 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Northern Indiana
- Area
- Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben and 38 more
- State
- Indiana
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 8:23 p.m. EDT, July 1, 2026
- Expires
- 8:00 p.m. EDT, July 2, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KIWX XH.W 0001
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values from 100 to 110 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak afternoon heat indices around 100 degrees may extend into Friday.
What the agency told people to do
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.