A line of scattered thunderstorms developed from Frankfort to Muncie during the afternoon hours of July the 2nd. As these storms moved slowly eastward, one of the thunderstorms grew larger and more intense.
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A line of scattered thunderstorms developed from Frankfort to Muncie during the afternoon hours of July the 2nd. As these storms moved slowly eastward, one of the thunderstorms grew larger and more intense. This storm then pushed east-southeast through Muncie, producing damaging wind, as other storms to the east grew and merged with this storm. Additional scattered thunderstorms developed later that afternoon and into the early evening from near Muncie to eastern Henry County. One of the stronger storms in Henry County produced some wind damage.
The local office's own words before the first event, 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 the first event at Jul 2, 2:30 PM EST, 55 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 330 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 330 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 The heat and humidity will continue through at least Friday as high pressure remains in place. That said, numerous weak upper waves will pass over the area through Friday. Any of these could interact with the heat and instability and spark thunderstorm development. A cold front will drop slowly southeast across the area this weekend. This will result in more thunderstorms but more seasonable temperatures in its wake. && .NEAR TERM...(Remainder of Afternoon and Tonight) Issued at 330 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 The main concerns for the near term will be the heat and thunderstorms. Persistent surface high pressure over the southeastern states and upper Ohio Valley along with a weak upper ridge over the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes have allowed for a persistent very warm and humid airmass over central Indiana. Even with very little synoptic forcing, a few thunderstorms have popped over the forecast area and nearby, associated with weak upper impulses and small scale boundaries. Should continue to see this through at least the evening. Updated the Special Weather Statement to continue to mention near 100 degree Heat Index potential through early evening as temperatures have reached 90 degrees and dew point temperatures were around 70 degrees at some locales. Blend lows in the lower 70s look reasonable based on afternoon dew points and limited sky cover away from thunderstorms. && .SHORT TERM...(Wednesday through Friday) Issued at 330 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 Thunderstorm coverage and the heat will be the main concern during the short term. Wednesday should be a lot like today as models were indicating the potential for upper impulses and surface boundaries to interact with strong instability and result in scattered thunderstorms, with the best chances during the afternoon and early evening. A few strong or even severe storms are possible with wet microbursts the main concern per the Storm Prediction Center Day2 Outlook. Higher chances /likely/ for thunderstorms during the afternoon and early evening of the Fourth of July and also on Friday as an upper trough will move in and a cold front will approach from the northwest. Moderate to good confidence in less coverage after dark on the Fourth. With a few more clouds around, temperatures may not be quiet as hot per the blend. && .LONG TERM /Friday Night through Tuesday/... Issued at 218 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 General weather pattern begins a slow retrogression of the southern States ridge into the southern Plains allowing a west- northwest flow around that ridge over central IN. Several weak short wave troughs will move through the area during the period for occasional showers and thunderstorms. Looks like the first chance for showers and thunderstorms comes ahead of a cold front that will pass southeastward through the region late Friday night into Saturday morning. High pressure falls into the area for Sunday. Looks like the next chance for showers and thunderstorms return towards Tuesday as moisture/humidity returns on the backside of high pressure as it moves off to the east. Slight welcome of relief from the heat coming during this period as high temperatures will be slightly below average in the mid 80s and lows get into the mid 60s this weekend. && .AVIATION /Discussion for the 02/1800Z TAF Issuance/... Issued at 1207 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 Surface observations show VFR conditions across central IN. High pressure is over the southern states and extends north into the OH Valley. Satellite imagery showing Cu field developing as temperatures reach convective temperatures, thus the chance for VCTS will be needed across the area through this evening. && .IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NONE. && SYNOPSIS...MK NEAR TERM...MK SHORT TERM...MK LONG TERM....DM VIATION...DM
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 421 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-030830- 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 Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon 421 AM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. Outlook: Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight. Severe storms are not expected at this time. Hot and humid conditions will continue. Hazards: Lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain in storms. Heat index values near 100. Timing: Thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, with the highest chances before midnight. Heat this afternoon. Discussion: A nearby front along with hot and humid air will allow some thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and continue into tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Outlook: Thunderstorm activity is possible at times through the week, and on into this weekend. Isolated severe storms with damaging winds are possible on Wednesday. Very warm and humid conditions will continue into Friday. Discussion: A front along with upper disturbances will bring chances for thunderstorms into the weekend. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to monitor future statements regarding the severe threat on Wednesday. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind
Special Weather Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 243 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-030200- 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 Delphi, Flora, Williamsport, West Lebanon, Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Kokomo, Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Crawfordsville, Lebanon, Zionsville, Tipton, Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, Winchester, Clinton, Newport, Rockville, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, Cumberland, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Clay City, Spencer, Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Linton, Bloomfield, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, Brownstown, and North Vernon 243 PM EDT Tue Jul 2 2019 ...Hot and Humid this Afternoon and Early Evening... Temperatures in the lower 90s combined with the humid conditions will make it feel like near 100 degrees at times. Heat illnesses may be possible for those who work outdoors, who have no air conditioning, or are more susceptible to the heat such as children and the elderly. Never leave children or pets in cars. Stay hydrated and be sure outdoor pets have plenty of water as well.
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 94 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:25 UTC.
3 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.
An estimated 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed in Muncie. Multiple trees and branches were reported down across the city, with at least one onto a home. Roof damage to a home was also reported. A few power poles and lines were downed as well.
A 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the ASOS at the Delaware County Airport.
Trees and power lines were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. A barn was also damaged as well.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 842832, 842837, 842840.