High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Northwest Ohio
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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 Friday, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and difficult travel conditions.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Northwest Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Northern Indiana
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 Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Northwest Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS code: HWW) for portions of the tri-state area. This alert signifies that damaging wind conditions are expected, which may lead to property damage and hazardous travel.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts a wide region across three states:
- Northern Indiana: Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben, Noble, De Kalb, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Allen, White, Cass, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Northern La Porte, Eastern St. Joseph, Northern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Western St. Joseph, and Southern Kosciusko counties.
- Southwest Michigan: Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale, Northern Berrien, and Southern Berrien counties.
- Northwest Ohio: Williams, Fulton, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Allen counties.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect southwest to west winds sustained between 30 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, these damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines, making power outages likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 5:00 AM EDT (4:00 AM CDT) on Friday, March 13, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CDT) Friday evening.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid windows: Stay away from windows during the windstorm to prevent injury from flying glass or debris.
- Watch for hazards: Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
- Drive with caution: If you must travel, use extra caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
- Prepare for outages: Ensure devices are charged and emergency supplies are ready in case of power loss.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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