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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 2, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 3, 2018, 12:32 PM EDT for 5 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 28 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2018, 12:32 PM EDT (16:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2018, 1:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 28 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Clay County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Parke County, IN, Putnam County, IN, Vigo County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 12:38 PM EDT | HAIL 0.75 | Rosedale, IN | |
| Apr 3, 12:52 PM EDT | HAIL 1 | 3 Wnw Cecil Harden Lake, IN | MOST WERE THE SIZE OF NICKELS WITH A FEW SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN A QUARTER. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 4.5 hours before the alert went out and 127 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 549 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 317 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 346 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
945
WUUS53 KIND 031632
SVRIND
INC021-107-121-133-167-031700-
/O.NEW.KIND.SV.W.0002.180403T1632Z-180403T1700Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1232 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Vigo County in west central Indiana...
Northwestern Clay County in west central Indiana...
Parke County in west central Indiana...
Southern Montgomery County in west central Indiana...
Northwestern Putnam County in west central Indiana...
* Until 100 PM EDT.
* At 1231 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles northeast of Rockville to near Marshall,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Brazil, Rockville, West Terre Haute, Prairieton,
Prairie Creek, Seelyville, Ladoga, Roachdale, Knightsville,
Bainbridge, Rosedale, Harmony, New Market, Staunton, Waveland,
Carbon, Russellville, Marshall and Riley.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 22.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3934 8758 3934 8756 3935 8753 3953 8753
3961 8744 3961 8738 3965 8739 3999 8703
3992 8669 3986 8669 3930 8730 3930 8762
TIME...MOT...LOC 1631Z 260DEG 24KT 3985 8710 3938 8762
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
AW/502 follow-up statements
111
WWUS53 KIND 031644
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1244 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
INC021-107-121-133-167-031700-
/O.CON.KIND.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180403T1700Z/
Vigo IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
1244 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 PM EDT
FOR VIGO...NORTHWESTERN CLAY...SOUTHEASTERN PARKE...SOUTHEASTERN
MONTGOMERY AND NORTHWESTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES...
At 1244 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 13 miles southwest of Crawfordsville to 6 miles
southeast of Dennison, moving east at 30 mph. At 1242 PM EDT, penny
sized hail was reported in Rosedale.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Brazil, West Terre Haute, Prairieton, Prairie Creek,
Seelyville, Ladoga, Roachdale, Knightsville, Bainbridge, Rosedale,
Harmony, New Market, Staunton, Waveland, Carbon, Russellville, Riley,
Carpentersville and Bridgeton.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 22.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 3934 8758 3934 8756 3935 8753 3947 8753
3964 8732 3997 8695 3992 8669 3986 8669
3930 8730 3930 8762
TIME...MOT...LOC 1644Z 260DEG 24KT 3986 8700 3939 8752
HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
AW/50353
WWUS53 KIND 031655
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1255 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
INC021-107-121-133-167-031705-
/O.EXP.KIND.SV.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180403T1700Z/
Vigo IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
1255 PM EDT TUE APR 3 2018
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR VIGO...NORTHWESTERN CLAY...
SOUTHEASTERN PARKE...SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY AND NORTHWESTERN PUTNAM
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 100 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe
limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However small hail
and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
LAT...LON 3934 8758 3934 8756 3935 8753 3947 8753
3964 8732 3997 8695 3992 8669 3986 8669
3930 8730 3930 8762
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 260DEG 24KT 3987 8691 3940 8744
$$
AW/50The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 9:15 PM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson and 5 more | 13 hr |
| Apr 3, 5:22 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Clay, Hendricks, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 5:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Decatur, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Marion, Rush and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 5:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Hendricks, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 5:56 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Hancock, Johnson, Marion, Shelby | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 6:17 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Owen, Vigo | 9 hr |
| Apr 3, 6:56 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Johnson, Morgan | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Decatur, Rush | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion, Morgan | 4 days |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 5 days |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 5 days |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Johnson, Shelby | 4 days |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Jackson | 4 days |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew | 68 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:07 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Greene | 3 days |
| Apr 3, 7:11 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Shelby | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:17 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion | 38 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:17 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew | 24 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:17 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Owen | 3 days |
| Apr 3, 7:17 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Johnson | 48 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Putnam | 50 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:30 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew | 47 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:00 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Parke, Putnam | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Randolph | 51 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Shelby | 61 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Decatur | 49 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hancock | 34 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:02 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hendricks, Morgan | 27 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:36 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Rush and 1 more | 8 hr |
| Apr 3, 8:39 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 9:06 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Putnam | 24 min |
| Apr 3, 9:41 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Hamilton, Henry, Madison, Randolph | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 10:11 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Hendricks, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Henry, Rush, Shelby | 43 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Madison | 48 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hamilton, Madison | 71 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Hamilton, Marion | 3 days |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion, Morgan | 3 days |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Putnam | 24 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Johnson | 70 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Marion | 21 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Marion | 58 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:14 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Tippecanoe | 71 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:23 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion | 52 min |
| Apr 3, 11:27 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Hamilton | 48 min |
| Apr 3, 11:31 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, Putnam | 44 min |
| Apr 3, 11:43 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion | 3 hr |
| Apr 3, 11:45 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Madison, Marion | 4 hr |
| Apr 3, 1:06 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan and 1 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 1:10 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Delaware, Fountain, Hamilton, Madison and 3 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 1:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox, Sullivan | 43 min |
| Apr 3, 2:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hancock | 2 min |
| Apr 3, 2:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Greene, Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 35 min |
| Apr 3, 2:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Delaware, Hancock, Henry, Madison | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 3:49 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Clay, Hendricks, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan and 5 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 3:51 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Madison and 4 more | 6 hr |
| Apr 3, 4:37 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Montgomery, Parke | 28 hr |
| Apr 3, 6:18 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Fountain | 27 min |
| Apr 3, 6:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Vermillion | 37 min |
| Apr 3, 6:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Fountain, Tippecanoe, Warren | 26 min |
| Apr 3, 6:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan and 2 more | 3 hr |
| Apr 3, 6:52 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Delaware, Fountain, Hamilton, Madison and 4 more | 3 hr |
| Apr 3, 7:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Boone, Montgomery | 13 min |
| Apr 3, 7:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Carroll, Tippecanoe | 34 min |
| Apr 3, 7:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Greene, Owen, Sullivan | 30 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.