Alert archive / Indiana / High Wind Warnings in 2026
High Wind Warning 1, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this high wind warning at Mar 12, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT for 15 counties in Indiana. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr. 26 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT (17:56 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
Counties Boone County, IN, Carroll County, IN, Clinton County, IN, Delaware County, IN, Hamilton County, IN, Hancock County, IN, Henry County, IN, Howard County, IN, Madison County, IN, Marion County, IN, Randolph County, IN, Rush County, IN, Shelby County, IN, Tippecanoe County, IN, Tipton County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 51 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 11:50 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 5 Ne Kokomo, IN | |
| Mar 13, 11:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 53 | 2 E Camden, IN | Carroll Schools lost power before 11:20 AM and school was dismissed early. |
| Mar 13, 11:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 2 Sw Purdue University, IN | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SW Purdue University. |
| Mar 13, 11:54 AM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 2 Sw Purdue University, IN | |
| Mar 13, 12:26 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 58 | 3 Ese Fairland, IN | |
| Mar 13, 12:26 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 59 | 3 Ese Fairland, IN | |
| Mar 13, 12:48 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 60 | Indianapolis Int'L Airp, IN | |
| Mar 13, 1:00 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Noblesville, IN | Time is very roughly estimated. Large amount of branches down, patio furniture and outdoor things blown about. |
| Mar 13, 1:03 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 54 | 1 Sse Eagle Creek Reser, IN | |
| Mar 13, 1:10 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Se Rocky Ripple, IN | Time is approximate. A large tree was blown down onto a house at 5007 Boulevard Place in Indianapolis that penetrated the second level. |
| Mar 13, 1:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nw Indianapolis, IN | Located at Methodist Hospital. |
| Mar 13, 1:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 1 Nw Indianapolis, IN | |
| Mar 13, 1:49 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 62 | Indianapolis Int'L Airp, IN | |
| Mar 13, 1:53 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ne Eagle Creek Reserv, IN | Sections of privacy fence were blown down along a parking lot at Fox 59 and CBS 4 studios. Time reflects time report was received. |
| Mar 13, 2:03 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ne Elwood, IN | Approximate location. Time shown is time the report was received. Gradient winds blew over a semi on SR 37 North of Elwood. EMA units are enroute and nearby SR 13 will be shut down. |
| Mar 13, 2:03 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 4 Ne Elwood, IN | Approximate location. Time shown is time the report was received. Gradient winds blew over a semi on SR 37 North of Elwood. EMA units are enroute and nearby SR 13 will be shut down. |
| Mar 13, 2:08 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 67 | 2 Sw Royerton, IN | |
| Mar 13, 2:09 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 Se Goldsmith, IN | Time shown is time the report was received. Semi blown over. |
| Mar 13, 2:13 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | Muncie, IN | Time shown is time the report was received. Location does not reflect the actual location but rather represents the county as a whole Multiple reports of downed trees and lines throughout Delaware County blocking roadways. 2 reports of semi rollovers on I-69 I |
| Mar 13, 2:23 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 E Camden, IN | Tree branch 3.5 inches in diameter blown down from a healthy oak tree. |
| Mar 13, 2:30 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND GST 61 | 5 Ne Kokomo, IN | |
| Mar 13, 2:33 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ese Woodlawn Heights, IN | Time is the time the report was received. Minor brick facade damage to a building in downtown Anderson. |
| Mar 13, 2:40 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 1 Ne Ball State Univers, IN | Roof shingles blown off and damaged on apartment building and homes. |
| Mar 13, 2:50 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 5 Ne Elwood, IN | Time shown reflects the time the report was received. Overturned semi on State Road 37 and 1550 North. |
| Mar 13, 3:09 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Muncie, IN | Approximate location that was simply described as south side of Muncie. Time is time the report was received. |
| Mar 13, 3:09 PM EDT | NON-TSTM WND DMG | 2 S Muncie, IN | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd dmg report from 2 S Muncie. Approximate location that was simply described as south side of Muncie. Time is time the report was received. Roof damage to business. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 198 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
- 1023 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 83 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -127 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -134 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
902 WWUS73 KIND 121756 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 156 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 INZ021-030-031-038>042-048-049-057-130300- /O.UPG.KIND.WI.Y.0004.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KIND.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph- Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Carmel, Greenfield, Fishers, Delphi, New Castle, Flora, Winchester, Rushville, Union City, Muncie, Noblesville, Anderson, Frankfort, Parker City, Farmland, Kokomo, and Tipton 156 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ067>072-130300- /O.EXA.KIND.WI.Y.0004.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Loogootee, Washington, Shoals, Seymour, Mitchell, North Vernon, Bedford, and Vincennes 156 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 and 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Jackson, Lawrence, Jennings, Daviess, Knox, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ INZ028-029-035>037-043>047-051>056-060>065-130300- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur- Including the cities of Bloomfield, Crawfordsville, Rosedale, Nashville, Lebanon, Greensburg, Worthington, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Mooresville, Martinsville, Lafayette, Williamsport, Greencastle, Brazil, Attica, Shelbyville, Montezuma, West Lafayette, West Lebanon, Jasonville, Veedersburg, Sullivan, Plainfield, Linton, Columbus, Shelburn, Clinton, Franklin, Zionsville, Spencer, Brownsburg, Terre Haute, Covington, Farmersburg, Danville, Carlisle, Greenwood, Rockville, Fairview Park, and Gosport 156 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 and 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Melo
7 follow-up statements
987 WWUS73 KIND 121841 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 241 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 INZ021-030-031-038>042-048-049-057-130245- /O.CON.KIND.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph- Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Noblesville, Fishers, Union City, Rushville, Flora, Carmel, Delphi, Tipton, Anderson, Muncie, Frankfort, Winchester, Greenfield, New Castle, Farmland, Kokomo, and Parker City 241 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ028-029-035>037-043>047-051>056-060>065-067>072-130245- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess- Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Bloomfield, Danville, Vincennes, Loogootee, Covington, Crawfordsville, Greencastle, Washington, Rockville, Greenwood, Zionsville, Seymour, West Lafayette, Worthington, Shelburn, Veedersburg, Spencer, Plainfield, Shoals, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Greensburg, Gosport, Bloomington, Clinton, Martinsville, Attica, Bedford, Columbus, Shelbyville, Fairview Park, Rosedale, Jasonville, Indianapolis, Farmersburg, Linton, Mitchell, Williamsport, Brownsburg, Sullivan, Mooresville, North Vernon, Montezuma, Franklin, Nashville, Lebanon, Brazil, West Lebanon, and Carlisle 241 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JP
363 WWUS73 KIND 130157 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 957 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 INZ021-030-031-038>042-048-049-057-131400- /O.CON.KIND.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph- Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Farmland, Winchester, Kokomo, Rushville, Flora, Frankfort, Carmel, New Castle, Union City, Muncie, Parker City, Fishers, Anderson, Delphi, Tipton, Greenfield, and Noblesville 957 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ028-029-035>037-043>047-051>056-060>065-067>072-131400- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess- Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Shoals, Spencer, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Shelbyville, Jasonville, Montezuma, Bedford, Martinsville, Williamsport, Franklin, Rosedale, Mooresville, Gosport, Worthington, Bloomington, Vincennes, Carlisle, Farmersburg, Rockville, Lebanon, Clinton, Greencastle, Shelburn, West Lebanon, Brazil, Crawfordsville, Attica, Nashville, Danville, Lafayette, Linton, Bloomfield, Greensburg, Mitchell, Fairview Park, Zionsville, Terre Haute, North Vernon, Loogootee, Plainfield, Greenwood, Veedersburg, Washington, Sullivan, Brownsburg, Seymour, Covington, and Columbus 957 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AGM
958 WWUS73 KIND 130720 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 320 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 INZ021-030-031-038>042-048-049-057-131600- /O.CON.KIND.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph- Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Muncie, Union City, Noblesville, New Castle, Winchester, Rushville, Farmland, Fishers, Greenfield, Kokomo, Tipton, Frankfort, Anderson, Carmel, Flora, Delphi, and Parker City 320 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ028-029-035>037-043>047-051>056-060>065-067>072-131600- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess- Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Washington, Attica, Zionsville, Danville, West Lebanon, Martinsville, Mooresville, Bloomington, Lebanon, Rockville, Covington, West Lafayette, Greencastle, Plainfield, Shelbyville, Shelburn, Terre Haute, Greensburg, Mitchell, Sullivan, Fairview Park, Clinton, Loogootee, Lafayette, Brownsburg, Jasonville, Worthington, Vincennes, Veedersburg, Rosedale, Nashville, Linton, Carlisle, Spencer, Franklin, Greenwood, Brazil, Seymour, North Vernon, Columbus, Williamsport, Montezuma, Shoals, Indianapolis, Bloomfield, Crawfordsville, Bedford, Gosport, and Farmersburg 320 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ 50
097 WWUS73 KIND 131517 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1117 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 INZ021-030-031-038>042-048-049-057-140000- /O.CON.KIND.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph- Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Flora, Carmel, Union City, Anderson, Farmland, New Castle, Rushville, Fishers, Parker City, Kokomo, Tipton, Delphi, Frankfort, Winchester, Greenfield, Muncie, and Noblesville 1117 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West-southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ028-029-035>037-043>047-051>056-060>065-067>072-140000- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Tippecanoe-Fountain-Montgomery-Boone-Vermillion-Parke- Putnam-Hendricks-Marion-Vigo-Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby- Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess- Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Mooresville, Greensburg, Lafayette, Greenwood, Washington, Gosport, Covington, Martinsville, Rockville, Bloomfield, Williamsport, Carlisle, Vincennes, Attica, Rosedale, Seymour, Greencastle, Bloomington, Bedford, Indianapolis, Brazil, Linton, Columbus, Zionsville, Crawfordsville, Sullivan, Veedersburg, Terre Haute, Spencer, Loogootee, Farmersburg, Clinton, Montezuma, Nashville, Shoals, Lebanon, Mitchell, West Lafayette, Fairview Park, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Danville, Shelbyville, Shelburn, Worthington, Franklin, North Vernon, Jasonville, and West Lebanon 1117 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West-southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Eckhoff
608 WWUS73 KIND 131654 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1254 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 INZ029-037-047-140000- /O.UPG.KIND.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KIND.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Tippecanoe-Boone-Marion- Including the cities of Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, and Zionsville 1254 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Boone, Marion, and Tippecanoe Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ021-030-031-038>042-048-049-057-140000- /O.CON.KIND.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Clinton-Howard-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison-Delaware-Randolph- Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Flora, Carmel, Union City, Anderson, Farmland, New Castle, Rushville, Fishers, Parker City, Kokomo, Tipton, Delphi, Frankfort, Winchester, Greenfield, Muncie, and Noblesville 1254 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ028-035-036-043>046-051>056-060>065-067>072-140000- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Fountain-Montgomery-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Vigo- Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Shelby-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown- Bartholomew-Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Mooresville, Greensburg, Washington, Greenwood, Gosport, Covington, Martinsville, Rockville, Bloomfield, Williamsport, Carlisle, Vincennes, Attica, Rosedale, Seymour, Greencastle, Bloomington, Bedford, Brazil, Linton, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Sullivan, Veedersburg, Terre Haute, Spencer, Loogootee, Farmersburg, Clinton, Montezuma, Nashville, Shoals, Mitchell, Fairview Park, Brownsburg, Shelbyville, Plainfield, Danville, Shelburn, Worthington, Franklin, North Vernon, Jasonville, and West Lebanon 1254 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Eckhoff
379 WWUS73 KIND 131659 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 1259 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 INZ056-140000- /O.UPG.KIND.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KIND.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Shelby- Including the cities of Shelbyville 1259 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Shelby County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ021-029>031-037>042-047>049-057-140000- /O.CON.KIND.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison- Delaware-Randolph-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Rush- Including the cities of Lafayette, Farmland, Fishers, Flora, Rushville, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Zionsville, Carmel, Union City, Anderson, Parker City, Frankfort, New Castle, Muncie, Noblesville, Lebanon, West Lafayette, Delphi, Tipton, Winchester, and Greenfield 1259 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ INZ028-035-036-043>046-051>055-060>065-067>072-140000- /O.CON.KIND.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Fountain-Montgomery-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Vigo- Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew- Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Mooresville, Greensburg, Washington, Greenwood, Gosport, Covington, Martinsville, Rockville, Bloomfield, Williamsport, Carlisle, Vincennes, Attica, Rosedale, Seymour, Greencastle, Bloomington, Bedford, Brazil, Linton, Columbus, Crawfordsville, Sullivan, Veedersburg, Terre Haute, Spencer, Loogootee, Farmersburg, Clinton, Montezuma, Nashville, Shoals, Mitchell, Fairview Park, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Danville, Shelburn, Worthington, Franklin, North Vernon, Jasonville, and West Lebanon 1259 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Eckhoff
465 WWUS73 KIND 132347 NPWIND URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 747 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 INZ021-029>031-037>042-047>049-056-057-140100- /O.EXP.KIND.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Carroll-Tippecanoe-Clinton-Howard-Boone-Tipton-Hamilton-Madison- Delaware-Randolph-Marion-Hancock-Henry-Shelby-Rush- Including the cities of Zionsville, Rushville, Kokomo, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Noblesville, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Carmel, Flora, West Lafayette, Farmland, Greenfield, Tipton, Lebanon, Parker City, New Castle, Winchester, Delphi, Muncie, Fishers, Anderson, and Union City 747 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds have diminished over the northeastern half of central Indiana...and will continue to decrease tonight. $$ INZ028-035-036-043>046-051>055-060>065-067>072-140100- /O.EXP.KIND.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/ Warren-Fountain-Montgomery-Vermillion-Parke-Putnam-Hendricks-Vigo- Clay-Owen-Morgan-Johnson-Sullivan-Greene-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew- Decatur-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence-Jackson-Jennings- Including the cities of Rockville, Loogootee, Columbus, Williamsport, Veedersburg, Jasonville, Worthington, Washington, Nashville, Shelburn, Gosport, Seymour, Franklin, Carlisle, Bloomington, Greenwood, Clinton, Shoals, West Lebanon, Bedford, Linton, Farmersburg, Brownsburg, Terre Haute, Rosedale, Sullivan, Crawfordsville, Covington, Montezuma, Spencer, North Vernon, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brazil, Danville, Attica, Greensburg, Bloomfield, Mitchell, Mooresville, Vincennes, Fairview Park, and Martinsville 747 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Winds have diminished over the southwestern half of central Indiana...and will continue to decrease this evening. $$ AGM
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind 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 high wind warning went out at Mar 12, 1:39 PM EDT, 17 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Wind Advisory on Friday from 5 AM through 8 PM for much of central Indiana
- Showers and storms return Sunday, low end chance for severe weather
- Much colder air early next week, lows in the teens Tuesday
Area forecast discussion, Mar 12, 1:39 PM EDT, 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 139 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... - Wind Advisory on Friday from 5 AM through 8 PM for much of central Indiana - Showers and storms return Sunday, low end chance for severe weather - Much colder air early next week, lows in the teens Tuesday && .FORECAST UPDATE... Issued at 934 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 The forecast remains in great shape with only minor adjustments needed to match observations. Current surface analysis and satellite observations depict surface high pressure building into the region. This along with upper ridging and drier air advecting into the area will provide quiet weather today. Look for plentiful sunshine to help warm temperatures into the mid 40s to low 50s. && .SHORT TERM (Today through Friday)... Issued at 211 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 Today Through Friday. The primary focus in the short will be the potential high wind event late tonight into Friday. The cold front that brought convection Wednesday has now fully exited central Indiana with strong CAA ongoing. Upstream satellite and surface obs show a broad area of mid- level stratus beneath a strengthening subsidence inversion. Expect these clouds to linger through much of the night before high pressure building in from the west allows for some clearing toward dawn. By late tonight, a highly dynamic northern stream shortwave will dive out of central Canada, deepening a sub-990mb surface low as it tracks across the northern Great Lakes. While the best moisture and forcing remain displaced to our north, the associated pressure gradient and low-level wind field are impressive. Forecast soundings for Friday morning show a 55-65kt LLJ at 850mb overspread by steepening low-level lapse rates as the diurnal cycle begins. Efficient mixing within the post-frontal environment even in a non- typical diurnal timeframe will likely tap into these higher momentum winds. Deterministic GFS and some of the higher resolution models remain in good agreement of surface gusts exceeding 40-45 mph across much of central Indiana, with potential for localized 50+ mph gusts across the northern tier of counties. These winds will be strongest during the pre-dawn to morning hours with the strongest gusts coming to an end by mid to late afternoon as the pressure gradients and associated LLJ begin to relax. Based on coordination with neighbors, will be issuing a Wind Advisory for much of central Indiana with the potential that some of the northern portion could get upgraded to a High Wind Warning. There will be at least a low-end chance for a few rain showers late tonight across the northern counties, but that threat is low with the main focus being on the wind threat. && .LONG TERM (Friday Night through Wednesday)... Issued at 211 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 Friday night Through Late Sunday. Surface high pressure briefly drifts across the Ohio Valley Saturday, providing a transient period of tranquil weather. However, the pattern remains highly progressive as a vigorous longwave trough begins to organize over the Rockies. There may be a few showers Saturday night with weak isentropic lift, though the bulk of the initial saturation will be fighting a lingering dry layer. Focus for the next round of precipitation centers on Sunday into early Monday. Global ensembles depict a deepening surface reflection moving into the Great Lakes by Sunday evening, dragging a strong cold front into the region. Guidance continues to suggest a narrow but high-quality moisture tongue with dewpoints surging back into the 50s or even low 60s ahead of the boundary. Given the strength of the kinematics with 0-6km bulk shear values likely exceeding 50kts we will need to monitor for the severe threat Sunday afternoon and evening, provided the warm sector can sufficiently destabilize. Surface temperatures are expected to rise well into the 60s and potentially into the 70s, but poor lapse rates currently look to limit instability values to around 500 J/kg. Heavy rain also remains a concern as PWATs climb toward 1.25 inches, which is well above the 90th percentile for mid-March. Monday Through Wednesday. Behind this system, a significant airmass change is on the horizon. A deep polar lobe is progged to settle over eastern Canada, opening the gates for a modified Arctic airmass to spill into the Midwest with a 30+ degree drop likely Sunday night. Light snow accumulations are possible on the backend of the system Sunday night, but models often overdo this backend snow as the lift usually exits ahead of the arrival of colder air. 850mb temperatures are forecast to plummet to -12C to -15C by Monday morning. This will result in high temperatures on Monday and Tuesday struggling to reach the freezing mark, a stark contrast to the preceding weekend. Scattered snow showers or flurries are possible into the day on Monday in the cold advection regime, though accumulation is not expected at this time due to the lack of deeper moisture. && .AVIATION (18Z TAF Issuance)... Issued at 139 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 Impacts: - A few westerly gusts to 20kts this afternoon at IND and LAF - Wind shift to the southwest after 00Z, gusts between 35-45kt possible late tonight into Friday - Brief period of non-convective LLWS possible between 07-12Z before gusts quickly increase Discussion: VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. Westerly winds will occasionally gust up to 20kts at IND and LAF through the afternoon today. These gusts will briefly come to an end during the evening with winds shifting to more southerly to southwesterly after 00Z. Gusts between 35-45 kt will be possible at at all sites late tonight into Friday as a strong system passes to the north of Indiana. A brief period of non-convective LLWS is possible between 07-12Z Friday before gusts quickly increase. && .IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Advisory from 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday for INZ021-028>031- 035>049-051>057-060>065. && UPDATE...Melo SHORT TERM...White LONG TERM...White AVIATION...Melo
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 12, 2:26 AM EDT, 11 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 226 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060-062>065-071-072-130630- 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-Monroe-Brown-Bartholomew-Decatur-Jackson-Jennings- 226 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Wind gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Wind gusts up to 50 mph to continue through Friday evening. Thunderstorms are likely Sunday with the potential for strong to severe storms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed today. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind INZ061-067>070-130630- Greene-Knox-Daviess-Martin-Lawrence- 226 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Wind gusts up to 50 mph expected late tonight. Moderate flooding continues on the lower White and lower East Fork White Rivers. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Wind gusts up to 50 mph to continue through Friday evening. Thunderstorms are likely Sunday with the potential for strong to severe storms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed today. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 8:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Brown | 6 hr |
| Mar 12, 2:10 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | IND | Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Clay, Clinton and 33 more | 42 hr |
| Mar 12, 12:01 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Bartholomew | 11 hr |
| Mar 12, 12:07 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox | 17 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.