Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-06-16T17:17:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-06-16T18:00:00-04:00
Details
At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Oxford, or near Otterbein, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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…
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Battle Ground, and Pine Village.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 174 and 184.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
west central Indiana.