Indiana Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/22/2026 12:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 3:40PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 22, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 340 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pierceton, or near Columbia City, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Columbia City, Tri-lakes, Churubusco, Larwill, Raber, Collins, Blue Lake, Lorane, Goose Lake, Coesse, and Peabody.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Whitley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana