A seasonably moist air mass over central Indiana became adequately unstable during the afternoon to produce several strong thunderstorms across the southeastern half of central Indiana. One report of briefly severe hail was received in Hamilton County.
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A seasonably moist air mass over central Indiana became adequately unstable during the afternoon to produce several strong thunderstorms across the southeastern half of central Indiana. One report of briefly severe hail was received in Hamilton County.
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 Jun 6, 3:26 PM EST, 54 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 426 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 .Mesoscale Update... Issued at 425 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 A broken line of convection continues to push across central Indiana roughly across a line stretching from Kokomo through Greencastle into Washington. The line remains sub-severe with the strongest cell noted across Greene county, but the lack of shear continues to limit the severe threat. Latest ACAR sounding over IND shows the cap is completely eroded with the mid levels continuing to moisten. Shear remains less than 15kts through 6km so not expecting any the storms to strengthen, but will have to monitor these cells for occasional wind gusts to 40-45 mph as winds aloft mix down. Further southeast across eastern Kentucky into southwest Illinois the combination of slightly higher instability and shear closer to 25kts have allowed for more organization and briefly severe wind gusts. Expect that convection should move through the Indy metro between 5 and 530 PM with wind gusts to 35 mph at times which is only slightly higher than the gradient winds have been through the afternoon. Previous Mesoscale Discussion Issued at 328PM... GOES mesoscale sector placed over the Ohio Valley this afternoon continues to present some beautiful looks at vertical structures trying to grow taller across Central Indiana; however, a challenge has been the upstream cirrus shield that is steadily drifting east from a remnant complex over Central/Southern Illinois. There is still several pockets of cumulus that has developed this afternoon, but the vertical growth to the cu field continues to be somewhat limiting due to moisture availability in the mid-levels. ACARS sounding from 1855Z is still showing some lingering dry air in a couple sections of the atmosphere, but very uniform wind data indicates lack of shear in the convective column. Where some of the convective elements have developed, become mature, and dissipated some increased mixing to the surface has pushed some surface gusts to around 30 mph; however, this is not uniform across Central Indiana. Where the taller structures do exist, there has been enough vertical growth to generate some ice within the top layers. This has translated into the atmosphere being able to generate a few lighting charges. Lapse rates are starting to become less steep as moisture steadily pools through the column. This coincides well with the trend to greater moisture transport in the mid-levels northeast from Southern IL towards Central IN. && .Short Term...(This evening through Tuesday night) Issued at 256 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 ...Cold front sweeps southward tomorrow, bringing cooler air... ...Shower and thunderstorm chances Tuesday afternoon, mainly south... For detailed information regarding today's thunderstorms and associated hazards, see the Mesoscale Discussion section. The system responsible for today's showers and thunderstorms is expected to exit the region overnight. Before departing to the northeast, it will drag a cold front southward on Tuesday. A few lingering showers and thunderstorms could be possible until the front clears the area. Some differences exist within the CAMs regarding how quickly this front progresses southward. A few of the slower solutions keep the front within central Indiana through 20Z. In these scenarios, with more time for destabilization to occur in the pre-front environment, a few stronger thunderstorms could be possible. Ample unidirectional shear should be present with generally zonal flow at all levels. However, relatively poor lapse rates and only modest CAPE will limit overall convective coverage. Should the front end up slower, and any storms manage to develop, main threat appears to be gusty winds due to a pronounced dry layer around 600mb resulting in about 600-900 J/kg DCAPE. The best chance of stronger storms will be in our southeastern counties, as even in the slower model solutions the front is mostly through the CWA by late morning. Given zonal flow aloft and the rapid departure of the parent cyclone, the front will slow its forward progress and stall somewhere just south of our CWA. This east-west oriented boundary will then serve as a highway for convectively augmented vort maxes / MCVs originating from the High Plains. The first of these will develop this evening across western Kansas and move eastward overnight. Since the aforementioned front will be dropping southward at the same time, the resulting MCV should weaken while propagating south and east towards greater moisture and instability. Any impacts from this system will be limited to debris cirrus overspreading the southern half of the CWA. Tuesday afternoon and evening will see another round of convection fire up over eastern Nebraska in association with a shortwave trough ejecting from the Rockies. Another MCV should develop from this batch of convection and likewise take a southeasterly track. With the front still stalled to our south at this point, moisture return ahead of this system may be limited. However, some guidance does show a brief window of moisture advection immediately ahead of the advancing shortwave. && .Long Term...(Wednesday through Monday) Issued at 256 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 - Repetitive pattern keeps the weather active until early next week Wednesday through Saturday... Mean zonal flow persists aloft until a broad upper level trough turns the upper level winds northwesterly late Wednesday into early Thursday. As this shift occurs, a short wave approaches the general vicinity of the CWA after ejecting from the Rockies earlier in the day. The newly northwesterly flow pattern will push a stalled frontal boundary and its affiliated mesoscale convective system southeast, but confidence is low in the northward extent of this feature. While forcing from the shortwave is decent, the weak forcing of the surface feature and disagreement amongst the models regarding moisture relegates confidence to less than ideal levels. PoPs are slightly higher in the southern counties, where models generally agree that PWAT values will be around 1.5 inches with better forcing. However, temperatures should remain slightly cooler than normal as a result of this pattern. Because the previous short wave ejects towards Canada quickly, the boundary once again stalls and triggers a new MCS to the southwest. Zonal flow should briefly return on Friday before a deepening upper level low once again turns winds northwesterly Friday night into Saturday. The same pattern of a short wave's approach coinciding with this wind shift repeats in this new frame, but confidence is slightly higher that the new MCS associated with this boundary will be slightly further south than the one earlier this week. Guidance again disagrees on moisture parameters within the Indianapolis CWA bounds, but cooler temperatures and chance PoPs amidst mean upper level troughing remain in the forecast for this time frame. Sunday into Monday... The aforementioned upper level low moves away from the Great Lakes and towards New England. In the wake of this departure, strong ridging begins to build into the area on Sunday, and the presence of a surface high pressure reinforces the idea that subsidence will both warm and dry out the atmosphere across the Indianapolis CWA. The potential for this heat to build up under the ridge exists into next week, but for the conclusion of this forecast period, expect warmer than normal temperatures and low PoPs. && .Aviation...(12Z TAF Issuance) Issued at 1129 AM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 IMPACTS: - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop after 18Z...persisting through the evening. - Brief MVFR to IFR conditions will be possible with any storm that impacts a terminal. - Ceilings will deteriorate to IFR by late evening and continue into Tuesday morning with improvements developing by midday - Gusty southwest winds through early evening DISCUSSION: Clouds continue to spread into central Indiana late this morning ahead of an upper level wave approaching from the west. As the afternoon progresses...convection will steadily increase in coverage through the afternoon becoming widespread during the evening before diminishing after midnight from west to east as a cold front sweeps across the region. Greatest convective impacts are expected through the evening with primarily showers lingering into the overnight before ending. Brief restrictions will be possible with any storm impacting a terminals into the evening. Gusty southwest winds will continue for the rest of the afternoon before dropping back this evening. As deeper moisture advects into the area during the evening... ceilings will quickly drop into the overnight to sub-IFR levels. The low ceilings will persist through daybreak Tuesday and only slowly lift through the morning hours as drier air advects into the region behind the frontal boundary. Winds will remain from the southwest overnight but will gradually veer to W/NW on Tuesday behind the front. && .IND WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && Mesoscale...White/Beach Short Term...Eckhoff Long Term...Eckhoff/Marcus Aviation...Ryan
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 346 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 INZ021-028>031-035>049-051>057-060>065-067>072-072000- 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, Union City, Farmland, Parker City, Clinton, Fairview Park, Rockville, Montezuma, Rosedale, Greencastle, Plainfield, Brownsburg, Danville, Indianapolis, Greenfield, New Castle, Terre Haute, Brazil, Spencer, Gosport, Martinsville, Mooresville, Greenwood, Franklin, Shelbyville, Rushville, Sullivan, Carlisle, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Linton, Bloomfield, Jasonville, Worthington, Bloomington, Nashville, Columbus, Greensburg, Vincennes, Washington, Loogootee, Shoals, Bedford, Mitchell, Seymour, and North Vernon 346 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022 This hazardous weather outlook is for central Indiana. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Rain and scattered thunderstorms will continue through this evening as a cold front moves through central Indiana. At this time, lightning and locally heavy rainfall are expected with amounts up to 1 to 1.5 inches. Locally strong wind gusts also are possible with the strongest storms mainly this afternoon into early evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Isolated storms are possible over southern parts of central Indiana on Tuesday afternoon and/or Wednesday as a couple additional weather disturbances pass to our south. A few damaging wind gusts are possible Tuesday afternoon. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is possible this afternoon and evening to report any instances of isolated flooding and strong wind gusts. && More detailed information can be accessed at: http://www.weather.gov/ind/sitrep This product in graphical format...along with other weather... hydrological and climate information...at http://www.weather.gov/ind
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
143 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
INZ062-063-070-071-061815-
Brown IN-Lawrence IN-Jackson IN-Monroe IN-
143 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Monroe,
Brown, eastern Lawrence and western Jackson Counties through 215 PM
EDT...
At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles south of Bloomington to near Bedford
to 10 miles northeast of Paoli. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Nashville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3880 8646 3900 8665 3932 8626 3917 8614
3878 8606 3878 8610 3877 8610 3876 8612
3877 8617 3878 8618 3878 8620 3877 8622
3878 8623 3876 8625 3877 8626 3876 8628
3873 8629 3873 8631 3869 8631 3869 8644
TIME...MOT...LOC 1743Z 214DEG 29KT 3900 8655 3887 8641 3868 8638
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
246 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
INZ055-056-061915-
Johnson IN-Shelby IN-
246 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Shelby
and Johnson Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Franklin, or 20 miles west of Shelbyville, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Franklin around 300 PM EDT.
Greenwood around 305 PM EDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 87 and 100.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 101 and 104.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3937 8623 3941 8625 3952 8625 3964 8607
3964 8595 3970 8595 3970 8594 3950 8580
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 235DEG 27KT 3947 8616
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
316 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
INZ042-061945-
Randolph IN-
316 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Randolph County
through 345 PM EDT...
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Union City, or 15 miles west of Greenville, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Randolph County,
including the following locations... Farmland, Saratoga, Lynn, Union
City and Modoc.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 4001 8510 4016 8520 4031 8490 4031 8480
4001 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 244DEG 31KT 4019 8489
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
340 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
INZ061-067-068-062015-
Daviess IN-Knox IN-Greene IN-
340 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Knox,
western Greene and northern Daviess Counties through 415 PM EDT...
At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Linton, or 24 miles northeast of Vincennes, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bloomfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3887 8734 3890 8731 3891 8724 3899 8724
3917 8709 3892 8680 3890 8683 3890 8690
3886 8690 3873 8716
TIME...MOT...LOC 1940Z 224DEG 20KT 3887 8713
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
CPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
443 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
INZ046-047-062115-
Hendricks IN-Marion IN-
443 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hendricks
and northwestern Marion Counties through 515 PM EDT...
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Danville, or 19 miles west of Indianapolis, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Brownsburg around 455 PM EDT.
Plainfield around 500 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this storm include Speedway.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 114 and 128.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 71 and 80.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 60 and 73.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3971 8614 3967 8661 3984 8664 3992 8639
3993 8620
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 248DEG 24KT 3976 8650
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
CPSpecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
501 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
INZ038-039-062130-
Tipton IN-Hamilton IN-
501 PM EDT Mon Jun 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Hamilton
and southeastern Tipton Counties through 530 PM EDT...
At 501 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Noblesville, or 21 miles north of Indianapolis, moving northeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Noblesville around 510 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 4008 8586 3999 8624 4016 8624 4033 8586
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 241DEG 28KT 4009 8614
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
CPThe Indianapolis radar (KIND), 41 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:22 UTC.
1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Thunderstorm produced few hailstones were as big as a quarter. Most were 0.75 to 0.88 inches in diameter.
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