Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 4:44AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 1:44am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 443 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
North Liberty, or 7 miles southwest of South Bend, moving southeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
South Bend, Mishawaka, Gulivoire Park, Osceola, North Liberty,
Lakeville, Lydick, Chain-o-lakes, Crumstown, Wyatt, and Woodland.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern St. Joseph; Western St. Joseph
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana