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Extreme Cold Warning 2, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this extreme cold warning at Jan 25, 2026, 3:28 PM EST for 39 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Jan 26, 2026, 7:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2026, 3:28 PM EST (20:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- In force
- 14 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
All 39 counties
Bartholomew County, IN, Boone County, IN, Brown County, IN, Carroll County, IN, Clay County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Daviess County, IN, Decatur County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Fountain County, IN, Greene County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Hendricks County, IN, Henry County, IN, Howard County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN, Johnson County, IN, Knox County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Martin County, IN, Monroe County, IN, Montgomery County, IN, Morgan County, IN, Owen County, IN, Parke County, IN, Putnam County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, Tippecanoe County, IN, Tipton County, IN, Vermillion County, IN, Vigo County, IN, Warren County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 15 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:31 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 194 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
- 741 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 97 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 112 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
661 WWUS73 KIND 252028 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 328 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068-260430- /O.NEW.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KIND.CW.Y.0003.260126T1600Z-260127T0000Z/ /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0001.260126T0500Z-260126T1600Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion- Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess- Including the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Delphi, Brownsburg, Indianapolis, Covington, Brazil, Zionsville, Spencer, Tipton, Farmersburg, Veedersburg, Frankfort, Clinton, Vincennes, Flora, Attica, Montezuma, Kokomo, Linton, West Lafayette, Carlisle, Washington, Mooresville, West Lebanon, Danville, Noblesville, Gosport, Rosedale, Martinsville, Lebanon, Williamsport, Shelburn, Jasonville, Sullivan, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Greencastle, Worthington, Crawfordsville, Rockville, Bloomfield, Fairview Park, and Plainfield 328 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 11 AM EST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. These extreme wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ INZ040>042-048-049-055>057-062>065-069>072-260430- /O.NEW.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.EXT.KIND.CW.Y.0003.260126T0500Z-260127T0000Z/ Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hancock-Henry-Johnson-Shelby-Rush- Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of New Castle, Shoals, Greenwood, Greenfield, Rushville, Parker City, North Vernon, Franklin, Shelbyville, Greensburg, Loogootee, Farmland, Winchester, Nashville, Columbus, Muncie, Bloomington, Union City, Seymour, Anderson, Mitchell, and Bedford 328 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. These extreme wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AU
6 follow-up statements
928 WWUS73 KIND 260415 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1115 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068-261215- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0001.260126T0500Z-260126T1600Z/ /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0003.260126T1600Z-260127T0000Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion- Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess- Including the cities of Carmel, Fishers, Delphi, Brownsburg, Indianapolis, Covington, Brazil, Zionsville, Spencer, Tipton, Farmersburg, Veedersburg, Frankfort, Clinton, Vincennes, Flora, Attica, Montezuma, Kokomo, Linton, West Lafayette, Carlisle, Washington, Mooresville, West Lebanon, Danville, Noblesville, Gosport, Rosedale, Martinsville, Lebanon, Williamsport, Shelburn, Jasonville, Sullivan, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Greencastle, Worthington, Crawfordsville, Rockville, Bloomfield, Fairview Park, and Plainfield 1115 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST MONDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. These extreme wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ INZ040>042-048-049-055>057-062>065-069>072-261215- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0003.260126T0500Z-260127T0000Z/ Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hancock-Henry-Johnson-Shelby-Rush- Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of New Castle, Shoals, Greenwood, Greenfield, Rushville, Parker City, North Vernon, Franklin, Shelbyville, Greensburg, Loogootee, Farmland, Winchester, Nashville, Columbus, Muncie, Bloomington, Union City, Seymour, Anderson, Mitchell, and Bedford 1115 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. These extreme wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AU
254 WWUS73 KIND 261111 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 611 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068-261915- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1600Z/ /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0003.260126T1600Z-260127T0000Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion- Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess- Including the cities of Jasonville, Sullivan, West Lafayette, Montezuma, Lafayette, Lebanon, Linton, Tipton, Shelburn, Mooresville, Vincennes, Carlisle, Brazil, Fishers, Farmersburg, Brownsburg, Noblesville, Fairview Park, Danville, Carmel, Bloomfield, Attica, Indianapolis, Washington, Zionsville, Clinton, Martinsville, Worthington, Crawfordsville, Williamsport, Greencastle, Plainfield, Spencer, Flora, Frankfort, Kokomo, Covington, Gosport, Veedersburg, Rosedale, Delphi, Rockville, West Lebanon, and Terre Haute 611 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 27 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. These extreme wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ INZ040>042-048-049-055>057-062>065-069>072-261915- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/ Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hancock-Henry-Johnson-Shelby-Rush- Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Bedford, Nashville, Loogootee, North Vernon, Rushville, New Castle, Muncie, Franklin, Winchester, Columbus, Parker City, Mitchell, Bloomington, Union City, Shelbyville, Shoals, Farmland, Seymour, Greenfield, Anderson, Greensburg, and Greenwood 611 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 27 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. These extreme wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ KF
224 WWUS73 KIND 261822 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 122 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068-270500- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion- Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess- Including the cities of Worthington, Rockville, West Lafayette, Terre Haute, Fairview Park, Covington, Farmersburg, Montezuma, Brazil, Brownsburg, Clinton, Veedersburg, Tipton, Plainfield, Vincennes, Williamsport, Delphi, Mooresville, Lafayette, Zionsville, Greencastle, Flora, Attica, Bloomfield, Gosport, West Lebanon, Lebanon, Fishers, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Sullivan, Noblesville, Frankfort, Jasonville, Spencer, Rosedale, Washington, Carmel, Shelburn, Linton, Danville, Crawfordsville, Martinsville, and Carlisle 122 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. && $$ INZ040>042-048-049-055>057-062>065-069>072-270500- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.260127T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/ Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hancock-Henry-Johnson-Shelby-Rush- Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Muncie, Parker City, Greenwood, Anderson, Seymour, Greenfield, Mitchell, Greensburg, Columbus, Shelbyville, Loogootee, Bloomington, Union City, Bedford, North Vernon, Rushville, Farmland, New Castle, Shoals, Winchester, Nashville, and Franklin 122 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills between 10 and 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, and southwest Indiana. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Eckhoff
718 WWUS73 KIND 270226 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 926 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-271030- /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan- Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew- Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Franklin, Noblesville, Lafayette, Bloomington, Danville, Greensburg, Martinsville, Greenwood, Columbus, Rushville, Loogootee, Bedford, Linton, Farmland, Crawfordsville, Mitchell, Worthington, Attica, Veedersburg, Carlisle, Covington, Carmel, Washington, Flora, Union City, Jasonville, Zionsville, Montezuma, Indianapolis, Sullivan, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Shoals, Greencastle, Lebanon, Fishers, West Lebanon, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Tipton, Brownsburg, New Castle, Clinton, Williamsport, Greenfield, Terre Haute, Fairview Park, Seymour, Vincennes, Delphi, Rosedale, Winchester, Plainfield, Spencer, Muncie, Gosport, Nashville, Anderson, North Vernon, Parker City, Kokomo, Shelbyville, Rockville, Bloomfield, Mooresville, and Brazil 926 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero. * WHERE...All of central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ 50
333 WWUS73 KIND 270753 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 253 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-271600- /O.NEW.KIND.CW.Y.0004.260128T0300Z-260128T1600Z/ /O.CON.KIND.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan- Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew- Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Clinton, Fishers, Zionsville, Mitchell, West Lafayette, Greencastle, Danville, Shoals, Noblesville, Shelbyville, Lafayette, Plainfield, Kokomo, Carmel, West Lebanon, Rushville, Rosedale, Terre Haute, Bloomington, Tipton, Brazil, Franklin, Bloomfield, Williamsport, Fairview Park, Delphi, Columbus, Martinsville, Rockville, Sullivan, Montezuma, Frankfort, Indianapolis, Shelburn, Anderson, Winchester, Linton, Vincennes, Nashville, Crawfordsville, New Castle, Gosport, Carlisle, Greensburg, Greenfield, Veedersburg, Farmersburg, Parker City, North Vernon, Muncie, Jasonville, Flora, Attica, Farmland, Spencer, Loogootee, Greenwood, Brownsburg, Worthington, Seymour, Covington, Lebanon, Bedford, Washington, Mooresville, and Union City 253 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...All of Central Indiana. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 9 AM EST this morning. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Nield
094 WWUS73 KIND 271405 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 905 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-280015- /O.EXP.KIND.EC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260127T1400Z/ /O.CON.KIND.CW.Y.0004.260128T0300Z-260128T1600Z/ Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery- Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan- Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew- Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Farmland, Bedford, Shelburn, Washington, Plainfield, Greenwood, Mooresville, Farmersburg, Shoals, Kokomo, Rushville, Veedersburg, Bloomfield, Vincennes, Bloomington, Covington, Spencer, Indianapolis, Clinton, Montezuma, Columbus, Brazil, Sullivan, Crawfordsville, Zionsville, Anderson, Carmel, Shelbyville, Greencastle, Fishers, West Lebanon, Seymour, Rockville, Frankfort, Terre Haute, West Lafayette, Flora, Fairview Park, Nashville, Loogootee, Brownsburg, Lafayette, Noblesville, Attica, Rosedale, Union City, Lebanon, Muncie, Danville, Gosport, Worthington, New Castle, Delphi, Greensburg, Jasonville, North Vernon, Martinsville, Linton, Greenfield, Mitchell, Williamsport, Parker City, Winchester, Franklin, Carlisle, and Tipton 905 AM EST Tue Jan 27 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...The Extreme Cold Warning was allowed to expire this morning as wind chills have moderated. Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero are expected again tonight into Wednesday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Melo
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this extreme cold 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 extreme cold warning went out at Jan 25, 2:58 PM EST, 30 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Winter Storm Warning today through Monday morning
- Total snow amounts between 8 to 14 inches possible near the I-70 corridor and south. Slightly lower amounts expected north.
- Blowing and drifting snow, especially in rural areas, possible tonight and Monday night
- Extreme Cold Warning tonight into Monday morning.
- Cold Weather Advisory tonight through midday Tuesday, additional dangerous cold through much of the upcoming week
Area forecast discussion, Jan 25, 2:58 PM EST, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 258 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Winter Storm Warning today through Monday morning - Total snow amounts between 8 to 14 inches possible near the I-70 corridor and south. Slightly lower amounts expected north. - Blowing and drifting snow, especially in rural areas, possible tonight and Monday night - Extreme Cold Warning tonight into Monday morning. - Cold Weather Advisory tonight through midday Tuesday, additional dangerous cold through much of the upcoming week && .SHORT TERM (This evening through Monday)... Issued at 253 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 Surface low pressure is located to our southeast, roughly over eastern Kentucky, as of 2pm. Moderate to heavy snow has been falling since yesterday evening, though rates have tapered off in the past few hours. Amounts across the region range from 4 to 6 inches from Lafayette to Kokomo, 8 to 12 across the I-70 corridor, and 10 to 14 across the southern half of our CWA. Upper-level analysis shows residual troughing upstream, which should allow for continued ascent through about 00z. Light snow continues to our west as far as southeastern Missouri. High-resolution guidance shows this activity progressing northeastward, ending here between 00-04z. Generally light snow is expected, but a period of moderate snow cannot be ruled out. Additional accumulations between 1 to 3 inches appears likely, with the highest additional totals further east. Winds look to increase slightly as the low pulls away, with a few gusts to 20 to 25 mph possible form the north-northwest. This may lead to pockets of blowing and drifting snow, especially in open country. As such, our Winter Storm Warning will continue until 12z Monday to account for lingering hazardous conditions during the overnight/early morning hours. Cold air advection resumes with the north-northwesterly flow as well, with lows falling to below zero tonight into Monday. Ambient air temperatures near or below zero, combined with 10 to 20 mph wind (not including gusts) will lead to wind chills as low as -25 degrees tonight into Monday. Our Extreme Cold Warning will continue through the late morning hours tomorrow. && .LONG TERM (Monday night through Sunday)... Issued at 253 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 Ensemble guidance is in good agreement showing continued east coast troughing with persistent northwesterly flow aloft. Occasional clipper systems passing to our north may allow for brief periods of SW return flow, but little in the way of temperature relief is expected. A strongly negative Arctic Oscillation and positive Pacific North American pattern add weight to the continuation of the current weather pattern. Our primary weather hazard through the coming week will be the cold. Daily highs well below freezing are expected, with lows at or just below zero each night through the weekend. Combined with winds, nightly wind chills of -10 to -20 are possible. The coldest night in terms of wind chills looks to be Monday night with breezy SW winds of 20-25 mph. Wind chills as low as -25 degrees are possible into Tuesday morning. The coldest in terms of ambient air temperatures looks to be Wednesday morning. Surface high pressure, clear skies, relatively light wind and a deep snowpack will create optimal radiative cooling conditions. Lows between -10 to -15 degrees are possible, especially in rural areas. Another strong surface high arrives over the weekend which may allow for another period of very cold ambient air temperatures. There may be a slight chance of snow late Wednesday as a clipper system passes by, but chances of that seem low as of right now. && .AVIATION (12Z TAF Issuance)... Issued at 637 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 Impacts: - Snow continues through 00z. - IFR vis probable this morning, LIFR possible at times - Mainly MVFR ceilings into tonight Discussion: Snow will continue through most of the day today. Snow may be heavy at times, mainly this morning. Predominant IFR visibilities possible through the morning, with LIFR vis at times. MVFR ceilings expected to continue into tonight, with gradual clearing on Monday. Northeast winds will become north this afternoon. Gusts near 20kt are possible during the afternoon. Surface high pressure arrives on Monday allowing winds to become westerly and then eventually west- southwesterly. && .IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Storm Warning until 7 AM EST Monday for INZ021-028>031- 035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072. Extreme Cold Warning from midnight tonight to 11 AM EST Monday for INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068. Cold Weather Advisory from 11 AM Monday to noon EST Tuesday for INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068. Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to noon EST Tuesday for INZ040>042-048-049-055>057-062>065-069>072. && SHORT TERM...Eckhoff LONG TERM...Eckhoff AVIATION...Eckhoff
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 25, 4:16 AM EST, 11 hours 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 416 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 INZ040>042-048-049-055>057-062>065-069>072-260930- Madison-Delaware-Randolph-Hancock-Henry-Johnson-Shelby-Rush-Monroe- Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- 416 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A WINTER STORM WARNING remains in effect through 7am Monday morning. Total snow accumulations ranging from 6 to 10 inches across NE portions of central IN to 9 to 13 inches across south-central IN. A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect from midnight tonight through noon Tuesday for wind chills as low as negative 10 to negative 20 degrees. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect from midnight tonight through noon Tuesday for wind chills as low as negative 10 to negative 20 degrees. Very cold weather will continue through the week...with further dangerous wind chills during overnight and morning hours. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any snowfall amounts today. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind INZ021-028>031-035>039-043>047-051>054-060-061-067-068-260930- Carroll-Warren-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone- Tipton-Hamilton-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Vigo-Clay- Owen-Morgan-Sullivan-Greene-Knox-Daviess- 416 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. A WINTER STORM WARNING remains in effect through 7am Monday morning. Total snow accumulations ranging from 5 to 9 inches across NW portions of central IN to 9 to 13 inches across south-central IN. AN EXTREME COLD WARNING is in effect midnight tonight through 11AM ET Monday for wind chills as low as negative 20 to negative 25 degrees. Very cold weather will continue through next week...with further dangerous wind chills during overnight and morning hours. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday. AN EXTREME COLD WARNING is in effect midnight tonight through 11AM ET Monday for wind chills as low as negative 20 to negative 25 degrees. A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect from 11AM ET Monday through noon Tuesday for wind chills as low as negative 10 to negative 20 degrees. Very cold weather will continue through the week...with further dangerous wind chills during overnight and morning hours. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any snowfall amounts today. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jan 25, 9:49 AM EST, 5 hours 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
949 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0933 AM Snow Fritchton 38.68N 87.42W
01/25/2026 M13.0 Inch Knox IN Trained Spotter
Snow ongoing.
0730 AM Snow Hope 39.30N 85.77W
01/25/2026 M11.0 Inch Bartholomew IN Public
Snow ongoing.
0841 AM Snow Odon 38.85N 87.00W
01/25/2026 M11.0 Inch Daviess IN Public
0812 AM Snow 4 S Devore 39.36N 86.76W
01/25/2026 M10.8 Inch Owen IN Public
0600 AM Snow Bloomington 39.16N 86.53W
01/25/2026 E10.1 Inch Monroe IN Public
Snow ongoing.
0830 AM Snow Bicknell 38.77N 87.31W
01/25/2026 M10.1 Inch Knox IN Emergency Mngr
Snow ongoing.
0630 AM Snow 1 SW Columbus 39.20N 85.92W
01/25/2026 E9.8 Inch Bartholomew IN Public
Snow ongoing.
0654 AM Snow 1 W Spurgeons Corner 39.07N 86.16W
01/25/2026 M9.7 Inch Brown IN Public
0830 AM Snow Greensburg 39.34N 85.48W
01/25/2026 M8.5 Inch Decatur IN Public
Snow ongoing.
0700 AM Snow Vincennes 38.68N 87.53W
01/25/2026 M8.3 Inch Knox IN Emergency Mngr
Snow ongoing.
0620 AM Snow Sullivan 39.10N 87.41W
01/25/2026 E8.2 Inch Sullivan IN Public
Snow ongoing.
0700 AM Snow Unionville 39.22N 86.42W
01/25/2026 M8.0 Inch Monroe IN Public
0800 AM Snow 2 S Terre Haute 39.40N 87.39W
01/25/2026 M7.7 Inch Vigo IN Amateur Radio
Snow ongoing.
0551 AM Snow 1 SE Clarksburg 39.42N 85.33W
01/25/2026 U7.5 Inch Decatur IN Public
0900 AM Snow Brownsburg 39.85N 86.40W
01/25/2026 M7.4 Inch Hendricks IN Emergency Mngr
Snow ongoing.
0800 AM Snow Rushville 39.61N 85.44W
01/25/2026 M7.2 Inch Rush IN Emergency Mngr
Snow ongoing.
0700 AM Snow 1 SSW Castleton 39.89N 86.06W
01/25/2026 M7.0 Inch Marion IN CO-OP Observer
Snow ongoing.
0722 AM Snow 1 SW Warren Park 39.77N 86.07W
01/25/2026 M6.8 Inch Marion IN Public
0907 AM Snow 3 NE Carmel 39.99N 86.07W
01/25/2026 M6.8 Inch Hamilton IN Public
0840 AM Snow Woodlawn Heights 40.12N 85.69W
01/25/2026 M6.2 Inch Madison IN Emergency Mngr
Snow ongoing.
0645 AM Snow Summitville 40.33N 85.64W
01/25/2026 M6.0 Inch Madison IN Public
0800 AM Snow Harmony 39.54N 87.07W
01/25/2026 M6.0 Inch Clay IN Broadcast Media
Snow ongoing.
0820 AM Snow 1 NW Indianapolis 39.79N 86.15W
01/25/2026 M6.0 Inch Marion IN Broadcast Media
Snow ongoing.
0808 AM Snow 1 E Terre Haute 39.47N 87.37W
01/25/2026 M5.5 Inch Vigo IN Public
0817 AM Snow 3 N Kokomo 40.52N 86.14W
01/25/2026 M4.5 Inch Howard IN Public
0800 AM Snow Clarks Hill 40.25N 86.73W
01/25/2026 M3.5 Inch Tippecanoe IN Public
Snow ongoing.
1121 AM Snow 2 E Sky King Airport 39.55N 87.35W
01/24/2026 M3.0 Inch Vigo IN Trained Spotter
Snow ongoing.
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AGMLocal storm report, Jan 25, 12:49 PM EST, 2 hours 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1249 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1005 AM Snow 2 N Columbus 39.24N 85.92W
01/25/2026 M13.5 Inch Bartholomew IN Emergency Mngr
0900 AM Snow Jamestown 39.93N 86.63W
01/25/2026 M8.0 Inch Boone IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
1110 AM Snow 1 W Spurgeons Corner 39.07N 86.16W
01/25/2026 M12.0 Inch Brown IN Public
1144 AM Snow 1 E Nashville 39.21N 86.21W
01/25/2026 M12.0 Inch Brown IN Public
1043 AM Snow Harmony 39.54N 87.08W
01/25/2026 M7.5 Inch Clay IN Broadcast Media
1130 AM Snow 1 SE Frankfort 40.27N 86.50W
01/25/2026 M6.4 Inch Clinton IN Public
0900 AM Snow 1.3 S Plainville 38.78N 87.16W
01/25/2026 M11.5 Inch Daviess IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0700 AM Snow 6.0 SW Greensburg 39.31N 85.56W
01/25/2026 M12.5 Inch Decatur IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
1036 AM Snow 2 N Ball State Universi 40.23N 85.42W
01/25/2026 M8.3 Inch Delaware IN Public
1109 AM Snow 1 NE Wallace 40.00N 87.13W
01/25/2026 M7.5 Inch Fountain IN Public
0930 AM Snow Linton 39.03N 87.17W
01/25/2026 M9.0 Inch Greene IN Broadcast Media
1200 PM Snow Westfield 40.05N 86.17W
01/25/2026 M9.0 Inch Hamilton IN Public
1200 PM Snow Greenfield 39.78N 85.77W
01/25/2026 M10.5 Inch Hancock IN Park/Forest Srvc
0700 AM Snow Clayton 39.69N 86.53W
01/25/2026 M8.2 Inch Hendricks IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0700 AM Snow 3 SW New Castle 39.89N 85.40W
01/25/2026 M6.0 Inch Henry IN CO-OP Observer
Snow in progress.
0700 AM Snow 4.6 ESE Kokomo 40.46N 86.03W
01/25/2026 M5.0 Inch Howard IN Public
Snow in progress.
0800 AM Snow Seymour 38.96N 85.89W
01/25/2026 M12.6 Inch Jackson IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
1007 AM Snow 4 NE Waverly 39.59N 86.20W
01/25/2026 M10.0 Inch Johnson IN Public
0700 AM Snow Oolitic 38.90N 86.53W
01/25/2026 M10.1 Inch Lawrence IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
1100 AM Snow 1 SSW Edgewood 40.08N 85.75W
01/25/2026 M9.0 Inch Madison IN Public
1120 AM Snow 1 SSE Indianapolis Int 39.71N 86.28W
01/25/2026 M9.6 Inch Marion IN Official NWS Obs
Snow in progress.
0900 AM Snow 4 SSW Huron 38.67N 86.70W
01/25/2026 M11.5 Inch Martin IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0800 AM Snow 2.7 E Bloomington 39.17N 86.48W
01/25/2026 M11.5 Inch Monroe IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0700 AM Snow 6 SE Crawfordsville 40.00N 86.80W
01/25/2026 M6.2 Inch Montgomery IN CO-OP Observer
Snow in progress.
0810 AM Snow 0.5 E Brooklyn 39.54N 86.36W
01/25/2026 M7.0 Inch Morgan IN NWS Employee
Snow in progress.
0812 AM Snow 4 S Devore 39.36N 86.76W
01/25/2026 M10.8 Inch Owen IN Public
0630 AM Snow Rockville 39.76N 87.23W
01/25/2026 M5.9 Inch Parke IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0830 AM Snow 3.5 W Cloverdale 39.51N 86.86W
01/25/2026 M7.6 Inch Putnam IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
1029 AM Snow 3 S Parker City 40.14N 85.19W
01/25/2026 M7.5 Inch Randolph IN Public
1200 PM Snow Rushville 39.61N 85.45W
01/25/2026 M9.0 Inch Rush IN Emergency Mngr
1207 PM Snow 2 SW Shelbyville 39.50N 85.79W
01/25/2026 M11.0 Inch Shelby IN Public
0800 AM Snow Hymera 39.19N 87.30W
01/25/2026 M9.0 Inch Sullivan IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0900 AM Snow 1.1 N West Lafayette 40.44N 86.91W
01/25/2026 M5.7 Inch Tippecanoe IN Cocorahs
Snow in progress.
0800 AM Snow 5 SW Tipton 40.22N 86.10W
01/25/2026 M6.8 Inch Tipton IN CO-OP Observer
Snow in progress.
0605 AM Snow 4 WNW Perrysville 40.07N 87.52W
01/25/2026 M5.0 Inch Vermillion IN CO-OP Observer
Snow in progress.
0955 AM Snow 3 SSE Terre Haute 39.43N 87.37W
01/25/2026 M8.5 Inch Vigo IN Amateur Radio
&&
AGMThe office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 3:47 AM EST | Extreme Cold Warning | IND | Boone, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, Fountain and 17 more | 31 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.