Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 4:57PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Issued: 2026-04-03T16:57:00-04:00
Ends: 2026-04-03T17:30:00-04:00
Details
At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Otterbein, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 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…
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Shadeland, Battle Ground, Pine Village,
and Purdue University.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 173 and 184.
Instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.