Severe Thunderstorm Warning 20, NWS Indianapolis, IN

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
702 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

INC153-165-192311-
/O.CAN.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Sullivan IN-Vermillion IN-
702 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SULLIVAN AND
SOUTHEASTERN VERMILLION COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

LAT...LON 3988 8727 4012 8691 3942 8681 3932 8733
      3948 8737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 220DEG 49KT 3986 8712 3935 8735 

$$

INC021-045-107-119-121-133-167-192345-
/O.CON.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Vigo IN-Fountain IN-Clay IN-Owen IN-Parke IN-Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
702 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT
FOR EASTERN VIGO...SOUTHEASTERN FOUNTAIN...NORTHERN CLAY...NORTH
CENTRAL OWEN...PARKE...SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY AND WESTERN PUTNAM
COUNTIES...

At 701 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles northeast of Rockville to 8 miles south of
Terre Haute, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Rosedale, Russellville, Bridgeton, Reelsville, Saline City, Center
Point, Brazil, Shades State Park, Cagles Mill Lake, Riley,
Knightsville, Alamo, Fontanet, Seelyville, Waveland, Staunton,
Bowling Green, Harmony, Lena, and Cecil Harden Lake.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 between mile markers 10 and 39.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 32 and 33.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3988 8727 4012 8691 3942 8681 3932 8733
      3948 8737
TIME...MOT...LOC 2301Z 220DEG 49KT 3986 8712 3935 8735 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

Updike

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
710 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

INC119-192319-
/O.CAN.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Owen IN-
710 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL OWEN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

LAT...LON 4012 8691 3950 8685 3940 8726 3951 8727
      3993 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 220DEG 49KT 3994 8703 3943 8726 

$$

INC021-045-107-121-133-167-192345-
/O.CON.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Vigo IN-Fountain IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
710 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN VIGO...SOUTHEASTERN FOUNTAIN...NORTHERN CLAY...
EASTERN PARKE...SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY AND WESTERN PUTNAM
COUNTIES...

At 709 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 10 miles southwest of Crawfordsville to 6 miles east
of Terre Haute, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Fontanet, Seelyville, Waveland, Staunton, Harmony, Lena, Cecil Harden
Lake, Marshall, Russellville, Carbon, Bridgeton, Reelsville, Brazil,
New Market, Shades State Park, Knightsville, Alamo, Judson,
Rockville, and Crawfordsville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 between mile markers 16 and 38.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 32 and 33.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4012 8691 3950 8685 3940 8726 3951 8727
      3993 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 220DEG 49KT 3994 8703 3943 8726 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

Updike

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
718 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

INC045-167-192328-
/O.CAN.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Vigo IN-Fountain IN-
718 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN VIGO AND
SOUTHEASTERN FOUNTAIN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

LAT...LON 3995 8711 3995 8709 4001 8709 4012 8691
      3955 8685 3948 8701 3952 8710
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 220DEG 49KT 4002 8694 3951 8717 

$$

INC021-107-121-133-192345-
/O.CON.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Clay IN-Parke IN-Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
718 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT
FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLAY...EASTERN PARKE...SOUTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY AND
WESTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES...

At 718 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Crawfordsville to near Brazil, moving northeast
at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable 
         tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, 
         roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Waveland, Harmony, Lena, Cecil Harden Lake, Russellville, Reelsville,
New Market, Shades State Park, Knightsville, Alamo, Crawfordsville,
Greencastle, and Brazil.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 between mile markers 30 and 32.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 31 and 33.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3995 8711 3995 8709 4001 8709 4012 8691
      3955 8685 3948 8701 3952 8710
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 220DEG 49KT 4002 8694 3951 8717 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

Updike

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
728 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

INC021-121-192338-
/O.CAN.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Clay IN-Parke IN-
728 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLAY AND EASTERN
PARKE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

LAT...LON 3994 8700 4012 8691 3957 8685 3954 8699
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 220DEG 49KT 4011 8684 3960 8707 

$$

INC107-133-192345-
/O.CON.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
728 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND WESTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES...

At 728 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Crawfordsville to 6 miles northeast of Brazil,
moving northeast at 55 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...
New Market, Reelsville, Russellville, Crawfordsville, and
Greencastle.

This includes Interstate 74 near mile marker 33.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3994 8700 4012 8691 3957 8685 3954 8699
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 220DEG 49KT 4011 8684 3960 8707 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Updike

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
732 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

INC107-133-192341-
/O.CAN.KIND.SV.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250319T2345Z/
Montgomery IN-Putnam IN-
732 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MONTGOMERY AND
WESTERN PUTNAM COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are
still possible with these thunderstorms.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Eastern Putnam and Montgomery Counties

LAT...LON 3994 8700 4012 8691 3957 8685 3954 8699
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 220DEG 49KT 4014 8681 3963 8704 

$$

Updike

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
458 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Windy today with gusts 35 to 45 mph, Wind Advisory in effect until
9pm.

- Numerous T-storms later this afternoon and evening, with a few
severe storms possible. Damaging winds are the primary threat,
though isolated tornadoes and severe hail are also possible.

- Becoming cooler, with rain and snow showers Thursday morning.

- More showers are expected at times this weekend and next week as
temperatures hover mostly around normal.

&&

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 457 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

The atmosphere out ahead of the approaching low in continuing to
develop parameters conducive to organized convective cells this
afternoon. This had led to widespread thunderstorm initiation over
central IL. Initially, the thought was the dry mid level air would
inhibit initial updraft growth leading to more of a discrete
convective mode, but observational analysis is showing very little
limitations with a the beginning formation of a QLCS. This is
expected to continue the surge of moisture pushes into central
Indiana over the next few hours.

VWP observations show low level veering quickly increasing as the
LLJ strengthens. This is aligning with the more aggressive CAMs like
the HRRR and FV3. This could allow for the more discrete cells out
in front of the main QLCS to become organized including the
potential for organized mesocyclones. These more discrete cells
within the drier mid-levels would also have the best chance of
producing severe hail. The hail threat is likely to diminish some as
the QLCS arrives.

As far as the QLCS, the bulk shear vector will be best aligned for
segments that are oriented slights west of north, and these segments
will be the most likely to produce damaging winds and isolated
tornadoes. Overall storm motion will generally be around 230 degrees
at about 50kt. This will become more westerly with time and as the
cold pool strengthens.

&&

.SHORT TERM (This evening through Thursday)...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

Current surface analysis and satellite observations show a strong
surface low centered near northwest Missouri with thunderstorms
developing ahead of an advancing cold front across Illinois. This
front will continue to push eastward towards central Indiana during
the afternoon. Moisture advection combined with additional diurnal
heating supports the development of numerous thunderstorms around
the 5-7pm timeframe. Severe storms are possible as strong deep-layer
wind shear and modest instability favor supercells capable of all
hazards. A Tornado Watch is in effect across west-central Indiana
through 10pm.

The greatest threats later this afternoon and into the evening are
damaging wind gusts and tornadoes, especially across west-central
Indiana. Forecast soundings show slightly backed surface flow beneath
a strong southwesterly LLJ promoting veering low-level hodographs.
This setup will lead to strong SRH around 200-300 (m^2/s^2) favoring
supercells and an increasing tornado threat. Steep 0-3km lapse rates
along with organized rotating updrafts also favors the potential for
damaging wind gusts. The hail threat is somewhat limited due to
modest instability, but severe hail is still possible with any
organized storms. The severe weather threat tapers off early tonight
once the aforementioned front shifts east.

PBL mixing into a strong LLJ overhead will continue to produce
strong wind gusts through this evening. A Wind Advisory remains in
effect through 9pm for the potential of southerly wind gusts up to
45 mph. Isolated higher non-thunderstorm wind gusts cannot be
completely ruled out. Despite PBL stabilization overnight, winds
remain elevated into Thursday with a strong pressure gradient in
place.

A lull in precipitation is expected tonight due to dry air filtering
in behind the front. However, rain quickly returns late tonight as
moisture wraps around the surface low. Model guidance suggest
precipitation remains mostly confined to areas near or north of I-70
where stronger low-level convergence should be. Colder air advection
on the backside of the low will likely allow light snow to mix in.
No accumulations are expected due to warm ground temperatures.

Isolated lake enhanced rain or snow showers may then continue
through the early afternoon hours before quiet weather conditions
return. Highs ranging from the upper 30s to mid 40s combined with
breezy conditions will make it feel more like Winter on Thursday.

&&

.LONG TERM (Thursday night through Wednesday)...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

The long term period will see steadier and nearer to normal
temperatures than we've had the last could of weeks. This will be
paired with a couple of upper waves moving through that will bring
multiple chances of precipitation through next week.

Temperatures are forecasted to be pretty consistent through the
period with highs in the 50s each day and lows in the 30s. The
coldest night of the period will be Thursday morning with lows below
freezing.

The first round of precipitation will be Friday night, due an upper
wave extending south into the region. Central Indiana will have
minimal moisture and lift to work with while better precipitation
chances will be to the north. Likely only the northern half of the
forecast area will see light rain from this system, but at this time
confidence isn't high so have kept PoPs at slight chance and chance.
Saturday will be quiet and dry as a quick upper ridge passes over
the region.

The next system will be an upper low tracking across the Great
Lakes, coming from the northern Plains. This system will see greater
moisture than the previous one as models show a line of showers and
potentially thunderstorms to track across the eastern U.S. and
prompting PoPs from Sunday morning through Monday. At this time, not
seeing indicators of severe weather for central Indiana but breezy
non-thunderstorm winds with gusts of 25 to 30 mph are expected
especially for Monday... SPC shows that there could be some day 5
severe down in the ArkLaTex/Mississippi region so will continue to
monitor should the risk expand northward.

Finally, another weaker system could bring additional rain chances
mid-next week.

&&

.AVIATION (18Z TAF Issuance)...
Issued at 113 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

Impacts:

- Strong wind gusts between 30-40 kts likely through early
  this evening. Isolated higher gusts possible.
- MVFR ceilings possible at times this afternoon.
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 20z
- Wind shift to southwesterly this evening then northwesterly around
  around daybreak Thursday.

Discussion:

A strong low-level jet and daytime mixing will support surface wind
gusts around 30-40 kts through the early evening hours. Winds will
generally be from the south before turning southwesterly this
evening and then northwesterly around daybreak Thursday. Winds are
likely to remain gusty through Thursday though winds may briefly
weaken early tonight behind a passing cold front.

The front approaching from the west will lead to increasing coverage
of showers and storms. A few strong to severe storms are possible.
In addition to the showers and storms, low-level moisture should
continue to increase leading to a BKN cloudy layer between 2000 and
3500ft.

Rain and snow should return towards daybreak Thursday at some TAF
sites after a brief lull in precipitation, mainly KLAF.

&&

.IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory until 9 PM EDT this evening for INZ021-028>031-
035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072.

&&

MESOSCALE...Updike
SHORT TERM...Melo
LONG TERM...KF
AVIATION...Melo

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

INZ021-030-031-037>042-046>049-054>057-062>065-070>072-202000-
Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-
Randolph-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-
Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings-
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.

Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening. A few could be
strong or severe with all hazards possible.

In addition, windy conditions will develop this afternoon even
outside of thunderstorms, with gusts up to 45 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to monitor forecasts through tonight in case
activation becomes necessary then.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

INZ028-029-035-036-043>045-051>053-060-061-067>069-202000-
Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Vigo-
Clay-Owen-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess-Martin-
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Through Tonight.

Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening. Some could be
strong or severe with all hazards possible. There is a tornado watch
out for west-central Indiana through 10pm ET.

In addition, windy conditions will develop this afternoon even
outside of thunderstorms, with gusts up to 45 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to monitor forecasts through tonight in case
activation becomes necessary then.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate
information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
650 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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

0645 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 N North Terre Haute   39.56N 87.36W
03/19/2025  E70 MPH          Vigo               IN   Cocorahs

            Thunderstorm winds estimated 60-70 mph at
            Terre Haute 6.5 N. Torrential rain and pea
            hail.

&&

AGM