Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 6:20PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-06-09T18:20:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-06-09T19:00:00-04:00
Details
At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Otterbein, moving northeast at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include…
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Shadeland, Battle Ground, and Purdue
University.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 170 and 183.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.