Flash Flood Warning 20, NWS Northern Indiana

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WGUS73 KIWX 280952
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
552 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2019

INC039-085-087-113-183-281001-
/O.EXP.KIWX.FF.W.0020.000000T0000Z-190928T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Elkhart IN-Noble IN-Whitley IN-Kosciusko IN-Lagrange IN-
552 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2019

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHERN ELKHART...NOBLE...NORTHERN
WHITLEY...KOSCIUSKO AND SOUTHERN LAGRANGE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 600
AM EDT...

The heavy rain has ended. Please continue to heed any remaining road 
closures and use caution until flood waters have receded. 
.

LAT...LON 4162 8519 4126 8520 4126 8531 4118 8531
      4118 8605 4162 8606

$$

PBM

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
733 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

.SYNOPSIS...
Issued at 645 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the overnight
hours. A few strong to severe storms are possible through the
early overnight hours with isolated large hail and gusty winds as
the main threats. The biggest concern however will likely be
locally heavy rainfall and flooding. There also is some concern
for flash flooding especially from northwest Indiana into
southwest Lower Michigan. Additional showers and thunderstorms
are possible Saturday into early Sunday. Low temperatures tonight
will only drop into the mid and upper 60s. High temperatures on
Saturday will range from around 70 across far southwest Lower
Michigan to the lower 80s across northeast Indiana and portions of
northwest Ohio.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 730 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

Initial cluster of showers and storms marking leading edge of
steeper mid level lapse rates has brought pockets of heavy
rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with localized radar estimated 3+ inch
amounts across west central Indiana (Pulaski County). Persistent
isentropic ascent over associated outflow boundary also aided in
training of these cells. With initial advective forcing beginning
to shift across northwest Ohio, attention for late evening/early
overnight will turn to northeast Illinois/northwest
Indiana/southwest Lower Michigan. Sheared, low amplitude wave
lifting across west central Illinois will continue to promote
renewed convective development from west central Illinois into
northwest Indiana. Robust shear profiles exist in association
with low level jet in pre-frontal environment, with axis of
steepest mid level lapse rates orienting itself across NW
Indiana/SW Lower Michigan late evening/early overnight. This low
level jet will also help advect a 750-1500 MLCAPE axis
northeastward into far northwest portions of the forecast area
late this evening. In mixed layer sense, still expecting enough
convective inhibition to mitigate true surface based
convective/tornado threat. Perhaps greatest concern in terms of
severe threat next several hours will be potential of isolated
large hail given combination of increasing instability,
orientation of steepest mid level lapse rates, and the possibility
of at least elevated supercell structures aiding large hail
formation. Already monitoring one storm that appears to be
producing very large hail northwest of Kankakee IL as of this
writing. Greatest severe threat should exist locally in the 01Z-
05Z period with hail as first order threat, followed by isolated
damaging wind gusts. A very brief window may still exist for
isolated tornado potential far west late this evening, but
confidence is very low.

Heavy rain will be the primary concern overnight as highly
anomalous 1.75 to 2 inch PWATS axis settles across northwest half
of the area. Large portion of shear parallel to approaching
boundary should promote cell mergers overnight with heavy rainfall
potential. Expecting areas which received heaviest rainfall
earlier today to at least get a brief break from heavier rain late
this evening, but southeast progression of frontal forcing will
shift this threat across these areas overnight. No changes
currently anticipated to flash flood watch although an eventual
slight eastward expansion may be needed.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(This Evening through Saturday)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

Forecast is focused on the first 24 hours of the forecast. There are
two main hazards that could affect portions of the area during that
timeframe: Strong to Severe Storms, and Flash Flooding.

There are two rounds of convection anticipated. This first round
is the convection currently moving across the area and stretching
back into IL. The second round is expected along a slow moving
cold front late this evening/overnight.

With this first round, storms will remain initially elevated while
spreading eastwards as dewpoints in the 60s are still in east-
central IL. BUFR sounding show instability within the EML ranges
between 500 and 1000J/kg this afternoon and increases towards
1500 J/kg just prior to 00Z. Decent 0-6km and 0-3km shear of 30 to
35kt are in place across northern IN, southern Lower MI, and NW
OH and hodographs within the EML are shown to be unidirectional.
This setup would point primarily to a large hail and possibly a
damaging wind risk. So far storms have struggled to produce hail
over the size of nickels (Peoria, IL), but further destablization
is anticipated as we move further into the afternoon hours. There
is a narrow window around 00Z where low level dewpoints in the
mid-60s surge into the western zones and storms could become
surface based. Should this occur, then all hazards would be on the
take. Confidence is low, but worth a mention, as this will be a
very narrow window as soundings should low level winds veering
quickly around 00Z.

Storms with this round has shown the ability to produce locally
heavy rainfall given increasing moisture advection. These storms
should remain progressive, but recent RADAR trends show storms
could become stalled over the same location.

The second round of storms is expected this evening and overnight as
a cold front slowly drifts southwards.

The severe risk looks conditional with this round given the loss of
daytime heating, and weak height rises aloft. With that being said,
there remains decent enough instability and deep layer shear in
place for a strong to severe storm. Hail and damaging wind gusts
should  be the main hazards especially given increased precip
loading of the downdrafts bringing the 40-50kt LLJ to the surface.
RUC 0-1km storm relative helicity will also be on the rise from
00Z to 06Z so there is a low, non-zero, chance for a brief tornado
generally west of HWY 31.

Looking at the flooding risk with this round: Models show a classic
Maddox frontal type heavy rain scenario this evening and overnight.
This is from the combination of surging surface dewpoints, 850mb
advection of Gulf of Mexico moisture, a Pacific moisture
teleconnection at 500mb, and a slow moving frontal boundary. Given
these factors it's no surprise models show PWATs in the 1.75" to
2" range early this afternoon into Saturday. Late this evening
and overnight, the cold front will slowly enter the CWA. Storm
motions at that time will become parallel to the front which will
result in a prolonged period of storm training. Storm totals
have been on the up-tick throughout the day and have trended with
them. The result is up to 2 inches expected west of a White
County to Kosciusko County, IN to Cass County, MI line. Lower
amounts are expected east of this line. If the up-tick continues
in model output then amounts will need to be adjusted.

Considering the potential rainfall from both rounds of storms,
have decided to issue a Flash Flood Watch for locations west of a
White County to Kosciusko County, IN to Cass County, MI for this
afternoon through late tonight.

&&

.LONG TERM...(Saturday Night through Friday)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

Front remains stalled over the area on Saturday with scattered
storms possible. Cold front start to move back north on Sunday as
high pressure builds over the southeastern US. An isolated storm
can't be ruled out across the NW. Monday through Tuesday continue
to look very warm and dry. High temperatures could threaten a few
records. Wednesday and Thursday sees the high shift to the east
and allow another cold front to slide across the area with
associated storms. Friday into the weekend, look pleasant as
temperatures drop back towards normal for early October.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday Evening)
Issued at 650 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

Difficult forecast for terminals regarding duration of thunder as
complicated setup continues to unfold this evening. Area of
showers and thunderstorms marking the eastward expansion of
sharp increase in elevated instability continues to track eastward
across northeast Indiana early this evening. Outflow boundary
deposited from this convection along with fairly strong low level
jet as allowed renewed storm development across northwest Indiana
and these cells have trained over the same locations just south of
the Route 30 corridor. Would expect a few more hours of
thunderstorms at KFWA to begin this period with perhaps a break
after 03Z.

Focus late evening and especially overnight should eventually
shift back across northwest Indiana into south central Lower
Michigan where sheared upper level wave lifts northeast from
Missouri and slowly southeast sagging frontal boundary result in
renewed thunderstorm development. This should provide a period of
storms at KSBN in the 04Z-08Z time window and eventually posing
best threat of more organized thunder at KFWA in the 07Z-10Z
period. Showers and storms should diminish after 10Z with a
continued chance of scattered showers into Saturday as front
stalls across the area. MVFR cigs are expected to accompany the
front tonight from northwest to southeast with a period of IFR
cigs also possible at KSBN late tonight/early Saturday.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...Flash Flood Watch until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Saturday for
     INZ003>005-012>016-020.

MI...Flash Flood Watch until 5 AM EDT Saturday for MIZ077-078.

OH...NONE.
LM...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for LMZ043-046.

&&

UPDATE...Marsili
SYNOPSIS...Marsili
SHORT TERM...CM
LONG TERM...CM
AVIATION...Marsili

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
340 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

INZ003>005-012>016-020-MIZ077-078-281945-
La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-
Kosciusko-White-Berrien-Cass MI-
340 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019 /240 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2019/

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana and
southwest Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flash Flood Watch.

Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through the overnight
hours. Heavy downpours will be capable of producing flash flooding.

A strong to severe storm is possible this afternoon and evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, and then
again on Wednesday and Thursday. Hazardous swimming conditions are
possible along Lake Michigan beaches Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

INZ006>009-017-018-022>027-032>034-MIZ079>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-
016-024-025-281945-
Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Whitley-Allen IN-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-
Huntington-Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-St. Joseph MI-Branch-
Hillsdale-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-
Allen OH-
340 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest
Michigan and northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through the overnight
hours. Storms could become strong to severe this afternoon and
evening. Storms will also be capable of producing locally heavy
rainfall.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There is a chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, and then
again on Wednesday and Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

LMZ043-046-281945-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
340 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for The Nearshore Waters of
Southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Small Craft Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Hazardous conditions for small craft are possible on Saturday, and
again Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.

There are chances for showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday,
and then again on Wednesday and Thursday.

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1056 PM EDT FRI SEP 27 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1040 PM     HEAVY RAIN       OSCEOLA                 41.67N 86.08W
09/27/2019  M2.44 INCH       ST. JOSEPH         IN   TRAINED SPOTTER

            .81 IN 30 MINUTES.

&&

AGD

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1101 PM EDT FRI SEP 27 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1055 PM     TSTM WND GST     MILLERSBURG             41.52N 85.69W
09/27/2019  E70 MPH          ELKHART            IN   NWS EMPLOYEE

&&

AGD

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1110 PM EDT FRI SEP 27 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1101 PM     FLOOD            2 W GOSHEN              41.59N 85.88W
09/27/2019                   ELKHART            IN   PUBLIC

            REPORT FROM MPING: RIVER/CREEK OVERFLOWING;
            CROPLAND/YARD/BASEMENT FLOODING.

&&

AGD

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1116 PM EDT FRI SEP 27 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0904 PM     HEAVY RAIN       3 WNW SOUTH BEND        41.70N 86.32W
09/27/2019  M2.78 INCH       ST. JOSEPH         IN   ASOS

            ASOS STATION KSBN SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL
            AP.

&&

AGD

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NORTHERN INDIANA
1123 PM EDT FRI SEP 27 2019

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1010 PM     TSTM WND DMG     1 SW ROSELAND           41.70N 86.28W
09/27/2019                   ST. JOSEPH         IN   PUBLIC

            TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED.

&&

AGD

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1136 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

INZ007>009-MIZ080-081-OHZ001-002-280415-
Noble-De Kalb-Steuben-Branch-Hillsdale-Fulton-Williams-
1136 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2019

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT EASTERN STEUBEN...
NORTHEASTERN NOBLE...NORTHERN DE KALB...SOUTHEASTERN BRANCH...
SOUTHERN HILLSDALE...NORTHWESTERN FULTON AND WILLIAMS COUNTIES...

At 1136 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Quincy to near Angola to near
Waterloo. Movement was east at 50 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with these storms along with
very heavy rainfall.

Locations impacted include...
Kendallville, Angola, Bryan, Hillsdale, Montpelier, Butler, Waterloo,
Edgerton, West Unity, Hamilton, Pioneer, Stryker, Fayette, Reading,
Edon, Holiday City, Edgerton In Williams County, Long Lake, Columbia
and West Jefferson.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 334 and 343.
 Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 148 and 156.
 Interstate 80 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 26.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may
cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4143 8448 4142 8543 4153 8523 4153 8511
      4163 8500 4177 8487 4183 8489 4188 8492
      4192 8436 4171 8436 4171 8419
TIME...MOT...LOC 0336Z 262DEG 48KT 4188 8489 4166 8493 4147 8510

HAIL...0.25
WIND...40MPH

MARSILI