High Wind Warning Issued for Central and East Central Indiana Through Friday Night
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for several Indiana counties, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and East Central Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and East Central Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. This alert (NWS code: HWW) indicates that damaging winds are likely within the warning area.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following counties in Indiana:
- Carroll
- Clinton
- Howard
- Tipton
- Hamilton
- Madison
- Delaware
- Randolph
- Hancock
- Henry
- Rush
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts are expected to peak at approximately 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM EDT on Friday, March 13, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 8:00 PM EDT on Friday evening.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm.
- Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from breaking glass.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs when outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, especially in high-profile vehicles that are more susceptible to wind gusts.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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