Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Indiana Counties
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NOAA issued it on May 2, 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 Delaware, Hancock, Henry, Madison, and Randolph counties in Indiana, effective until 6:30 PM EDT on April 24, 2026, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Indiana
- Issued
- May 2, 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 East Central Indiana.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in East Central Indiana
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Indianapolis IN. It is effective from 5:25 PM EDT until 6:30 PM EDT on April 24, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Delaware, IN; Hancock, IN; Henry, IN; Madison, IN; and Randolph, IN. Specific locations include Muncie, Anderson, Greenfield, New Castle, Yorktown, Pendleton, Chesterfield, Ingalls, Knightstown, Albany, Edgewood, Daleville, Spiceland, Selma, Shirley, Markleville, Kennard, Wilkinson, Sulphur Springs, and Mooreland. It also includes Interstate 69 between mile markers 217 and 237, and Interstate 70 between mile markers 102 and 133.
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 your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, which could cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. There is also a possibility of hail up to 0.75 inches.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:25 PM EDT on April 24, 2026, and expires at 6:30 PM EDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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