Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 2 at 6:44PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-04-02T18:44:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-04-02T19:15:00-04:00
Details
At 644 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Williamsport, or 11 miles southwest of Otterbein, moving northeast at
55 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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, Williamsport, Attica, Shadeland, Battle
Ground, West Lebanon, Pine Village, Rainsville, and Purdue
University.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 176 and 184.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement — Warren