High Wind Warning 1, NWS Northern Indiana

Adams County, IN, Allen County, IN, Blackford County, IN, Cass County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Elkhart County, IN, Fulton County, IN, Grant County, IN, Huntington County, IN, Jay County, IN, Kosciusko County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, LaPorte County, IN, Marshall County, IN, Miami County, IN, Noble County, IN, Pulaski County, IN, Saint Joseph County, IN, Starke County, IN, Steuben County, IN, Wabash County, IN, Wells County, IN, White County, IN, Whitley County, IN, Berrien County, MI, Branch County, MI, Cass County, MI, Hillsdale County, MI, Saint Joseph County, MI, Allen County, OH, Defiance County, OH, Fulton County, OH, Henry County, OH, Paulding County, OH, Putnam County, OH, Van Wert County, OH, Williams County, OH

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
950 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-131400-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-Eastern St.
Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph
IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-
Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
950 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /850 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ TO 8 
PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible, mainly due to falling branches or 
  trees. 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.

&&

$$

Fisher

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
357 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-140000-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.260313T0900Z-260314T0000Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-Eastern St.
Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph
IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH-Defiance-
Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
357 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 /257 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid windows during the windstorm. Watch for falling debris and 
tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

&&

$$

Brown

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
126 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ004-005-015-016-024-025-140000-
/O.NEW.KIWX.DU.Y.0001.260313T1726Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
126 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind 
  Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Emergency Manager in Van Wert county 
  reported 1/4 mi visibility due to the blowing dust.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

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.

&&

$$

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-140000-
/O.CON.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-Eastern St.
Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph
IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH-
126 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 /1226 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and 
  northwest Ohio.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ 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.

&&

$$

CR

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
740 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

OHZ004-005-015-016-024-025-140045-
/O.EXP.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KIWX.DU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
740 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have been gradually weakening and will continue to do so 
further over the next several hours. A few localized strong wind 
gusts will still be possible through the remainder of the evening.

$$

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-140045-
/O.EXP.KIWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260314T0000Z/
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-Eastern St.
Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-Western St. Joseph
IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-
Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-Fulton OH-
740 PM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 /640 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026/

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS 
EVENING...

Winds have been gradually weakening and will continue to do so 
further over the next several hours. A few localized strong gusts 
will still be possible through the remainder of the evening.

$$

Andersen

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1228 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Very windy conditions are expected on Friday with gusts up to
  60 mph possible.

- A very strong system is expected Sunday night into Monday.
  Thunderstorms are likely Sunday night with strong winds and
  accumulating snow likely on Monday.

- Temperatures near 70 on Sunday will crash into the 20s by
  Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 259 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

Light rain/snow associated with passing midlevel trough axis has now
fully exited our SE CWA. Shortwave ridging will ensure dry
conditions for today and nearly full sun with some late day, weak
WAA will yield highs in the low/mid 40s (some upper 40s possible in
far SW). Quiet weather will be short-lived though as powerful 170+
kt Pacific jet carves out a deep, but compact midlevel low over the
Great Lakes. Some light precip is expected later tonight into early
Fri given some decent isentropic ascent. Thermal profiles in our
north are marginally supportive for snow but lack of good forcing
this far south and warm ground temps will limit accumulation. The
much bigger issue will be the wind. An exceptionally tight gradient
develops between deep low over northern MI and a strong ridge of
high pressure holding over the SE CONUS. Net result is a screaming
LLJ possibly approaching 80kts at 850mb. The big question, as
always, is how much mixing will occur. Mixing heights are not ideal
in WAA prior to sunrise. They do increase after sunrise but of
course wind speeds at the top of the PBL also drop as this occurs.
Some guidance members do suggest we mix into 50+ kt winds,
particularly in our SE zones around 15-18Z. Local climatology shows
this is the ideal time and setup/wind direction to hit high wind
warning criteria (a rare event around here) but there's still enough
spread in available guidance to introduce some uncertainty. Have
therefore decided to go with a watch and allow day shift time to
make final call on any potential warnings. Regardless of whether we
hit the magic 58mph threshold, it will be very windy with gusts up
to 50 mph virtually assured.

Mainly quiet weather expected for Sat though a developing warm front
could bring some light rain or snow to the area. Chances of
measurable precip are currently less than 20% per NBM. Main concern
in the long term is Sunday night into Monday. Another strong/deep
trough swings through the Great Lakes with a deep surface low
passing through central MI. Ahead of the system, strong WAA will
push highs to near 70F on Sun with thunderstorms likely Sun night
along the strong cold front. Instability profiles aren't great as
best surface dewpoints and midlevel lapse rates are shunted east by
Sun night but there is enough instability to at least keep an eye on
severe potential along the cold front Sun night. Temps then crash
into the 20s by early Mon morning with wraparound/lake-enhanced snow
and very windy conditions likely. Snow amounts highly uncertain at
this range but some headlines will likely be needed due to the
combination of falling snow and wind. Quieter weather then expected
for the rest of next week but there will still be periodic chances
for light precip as a baroclinic zone remains draped over the
region.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1228 PM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

VFR with westerly winds potentially gusting up to near 20 knots
at times this afternoon. Winds diminish briefly this evening
before ramping up significantly later tonight into Friday as a
vigorous clipper system tracks east through northern Michigan.
Southwest winds in the morning will veer more westerly during
the day Friday with frequent gusts in excess of 40 knots
anticipated. Leading corridor of lift will bring some mid level
cloud cover and chances (30-50%) for a mixture of light
rain/snow to mainly KSBN otherwise later tonight.

&&

.IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday evening for
     INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-
     116-203-204-216.
OH...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday evening for
     OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025.
MI...High Wind Watch from late tonight through Friday evening for
     MIZ078>081-177-277.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 11 PM this evening to 5 AM EDT Friday for
     LMZ043-046.
     Gale Warning from 5 PM to 11 PM EDT Friday for LMZ043-046.
     Storm Warning from 5 AM to 5 PM EDT Friday for LMZ043-046.

&&

DISCUSSION...AGD
AVIATION...Steinwedel

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
434 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-204-
216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-130845-
Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke-Pulaski-Marshall-
Fulton IN-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN-Miami-Wabash-Huntington-
Wells-Adams-Grant-Blackford-Jay-Northern La Porte-
Eastern St. Joseph IN-Northern Kosciusko-Southern La Porte-
Western St. Joseph IN-Southern Kosciusko-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
Branch-Hillsdale-Northern Berrien-Southern Berrien-Williams-
Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH-
434 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 /334 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026/

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   High Wind Watch.

Thunderstorms are likely Sunday night with strong winds and
accumulating snow likely on Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

LMZ043-046-130845-
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI-
434 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM EDT
FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters of
southeastern Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

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

   Small Craft Advisory.
   Gale Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

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

   Gale Warning.

Hazardous conditions for small craft are likely for much of this
period. Gales are possible Sunday night into Monday.