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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 116, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 29, 2022, 8:11 PM EDT for Carroll County, Indiana. It was in force for 38 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2022, 8:11 PM EDT (00:11 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 29, 2022, 8:49 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
County Carroll County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 100 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 179 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
- 2551 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 899 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 169 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 6.2
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Indianapolis, IN wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 29, 6:24 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 29, 6:24 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
423 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
INZ021-028>031-035-036-038-292100-
Howard IN-Clinton IN-Montgomery IN-Tipton IN-Fountain IN-Warren IN-
Tippecanoe IN-Carroll IN-
423 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Carroll,
northern Fountain, southern Tippecanoe, Clinton, Howard, southwestern
Warren, northwestern Tipton and northwestern Montgomery Counties
through 500 PM EDT...
At 421 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Walton to near Lafayette
to near Danville. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. A 48 mph gust was measured at
the Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette at 406 pm.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Lafayette around 425 PM EDT.
Kokomo around 440 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Williamsport and
Frankfort.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 156 and 172.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central, north central and west central Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4056 8637 4056 8597 4042 8603 4029 8636
4014 8707 4017 8753 4026 8753 4036 8700
4059 8637
TIME...MOT...LOC 2021Z 278DEG 35KT 4057 8637 4036 8693 4022 8759
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
RyanSpecial weather statement, Aug 29, 4:44 PM EDT, 3 hours 27 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
444 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
INZ030-031-035>041-043-044-292130-
Howard IN-Clinton IN-Montgomery IN-Tipton IN-Fountain IN-Madison IN-
Boone IN-Parke IN-Delaware IN-Vermillion IN-Hamilton IN-
444 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Madison, southern
Fountain, northern Delaware, southeastern Clinton, southeastern
Howard, northwestern Parke, Boone, Hamilton, Tipton, northern
Vermillion and Montgomery Counties through 530 PM EDT...
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Swayzee to 7 miles southwest of Tipton to
7 miles east of Georgetown. Movement was east-southeast at 45 mph.
Stronger winds will likely occur out ahead of the rain perhaps by as
much as 10 minutes.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Tipton around 450 PM EDT.
Noblesville around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Elwood,
Alexandria and Anderson.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 131 and 150.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 236 and 251.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 27 and 53.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central and east central Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 8753 4024 8624 4049 8586 4038 8586
4038 8522 4031 8522 4000 8589 3989 8707
3991 8753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 280DEG 40KT 4051 8576 4024 8618 4000 8750
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
RyanSpecial weather statement, Aug 29, 5:16 PM EDT, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
516 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
INZ036>042-046>049-292200-
Randolph IN-Montgomery IN-Tipton IN-Henry IN-Hendricks IN-Madison IN-
Boone IN-Delaware IN-Hancock IN-Hamilton IN-Marion IN-
516 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Madison, northern
Hancock, Delaware, northwestern Randolph, northeastern Hendricks,
northern Henry, northern Marion, Boone, Hamilton, southeastern Tipton
and east central Montgomery Counties through 600 PM EDT...
At 515 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Matthews to 6 miles northwest of
Noblesville to 11 miles east of Crawfordsville. Movement was
southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Strong winds will occur as much as
10 to 15 minutes ahead of the arrival of the rain and
storms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Noblesville around 520 PM EDT.
Fishers and Lebanon around 530 PM EDT.
Muncie around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of these storms include Brownsburg,
Zionsville, Speedway and Winchester.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 116 and 144.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 252.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 38 and 73.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
central and east central Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 3989 8553 3977 8645 4006 8685 4015 8618
4038 8562 4038 8549 4019 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 2115Z 294DEG 37KT 4034 8559 4013 8611 4005 8669
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
RyanSpecial weather statement, Aug 29, 6:45 PM EDT, 1 hour 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
645 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
INZ042-047>049-054>057-063>065-292315-
Rush IN-Johnson IN-Brown IN-Randolph IN-Morgan IN-Decatur IN-
Bartholomew IN-Henry IN-Shelby IN-Hancock IN-Marion IN-
645 PM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Shelby, southeastern
Hancock, Rush, southern Randolph, southeastern Morgan, northern
Decatur, northeastern Brown, Johnson, northwestern Bartholomew,
southern Henry and southeastern Marion Counties through 715 PM EDT...
At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Winchester to near Franklin.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of Shelby,
southeastern Hancock, Rush, southern Randolph, southeastern Morgan,
northern Decatur, northeastern Brown, Johnson, northwestern
Bartholomew, southern Henry and southeastern Marion Counties,
including the following locations... Greensboro, Peoga, Morgantown,
Knightstown, Modoc, New Whiteland, Lynn, Geneva, Waldron and
Spiceland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 74 and 99.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 112 and 133.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 101 and 129.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
east central Indiana.
&&
LAT...LON 4000 8520 3979 8522 3979 8530 3945 8530
3937 8564 3919 8624 3951 8629 4011 8502
4005 8481 4001 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 297DEG 25KT 4006 8497 3954 8609
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
PumaThe office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 8:15 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Morgan, Owen | 4 hr |
| Aug 29, 8:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren | 52 min |
| Aug 29, 10:06 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Parke, Vigo | 6 hr |
| Aug 29, 10:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion | 55 min |
| Aug 29, 11:14 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Putnam | 5 hr |
| Aug 29, 11:29 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Hancock, Marion | 31 min |
| Aug 29, 11:34 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Marion | 35 min |
| Aug 30, 12:09 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Marion | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 12:42 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | IND | Clay, Putnam | 3 hr |
| Aug 30, 3:02 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Marion | 3 hr |
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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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.