Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Indiana Counties
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in central Indiana, including hazards like 70 mph wind gusts and possible hail, effective until midnight EDT on April 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Indiana
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Indiana.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Central Indiana
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN. It is effective from 11:05 PM EDT on April 27, 2026, until 12:00 AM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Bartholomew, Decatur, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Marion, Rush, and Shelby counties in Indiana. Impacted locations include Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Lawrence, Franklin, Greenfield, New Castle, Greensburg, Rushville, Adams, Cumberland, McCordsville, Edinburgh, Fortville, Knightstown, New Palestine, Flat Rock, Milford, Geneva, Morristown, and St. Paul. It also includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 77 and 94, Interstate 70 between mile markers 92 and 133, and Interstate 74 between mile markers 96 and 144.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. There is a considerable threat of damage to trees, mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings, as indicated by radar.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 11:05 PM EDT on April 27, 2026, and ends at 12:00 AM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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