WEATHER BLOG: Stormy Thursday (2024)

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Two rounds of storms will roll across the Hoosier state on Thursday, bringing with them the possibility of severe weather.

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2:03 PM

Tornado Warning continues for Madison IN, Milton KY and Brooksburg IN until 2:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/osRiJwglu4
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) March 14, 2024

1:49 PM

Tornado Warning including Madison IN, Hanover IN and Milton KY until 2:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/BxhWOHHzF7
— NWS Louisville (@NWSLouisville) March 14, 2024

1:45 PM

Duke reports a total of931current outages. (AES Indiana (former IPL) reports just106)

1:36 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Madison IN, Austin IN and Hanover IN until 2:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/QUbkDdehbH
— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) March 14, 2024

1:30 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Austin IN, Dupont IN and Deputy IN until 2:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/JCH47qEJKM
— NWS Louisville (@NWSLouisville) March 14, 2024

1:24 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Crothersville IN and Paris Crossing IN until 2:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/areTy8pFXI
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

1:04 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Seymour IN, Brownstown IN and Medora IN until 1:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/hXXzqaTKKa
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:58 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Scottsburg IN, Austin IN and Campbellsburg IN until 1:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/wI0AHDhqdU
— NWS Louisville (@NWSLouisville) March 14, 2024

12:57 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for New Castle IN, Greensburg IN and Rushville IN until 1:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/jGFfjn1WE1
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

Periods of thunderstorms will occur across central #INwx through tonight. While any storm could become severe late this morning through tonight, the best chance for severe potential will be between 6:00 PM and 2:00 AM EDT. #nwsind pic.twitter.com/MSx322r7iM
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:50 PM

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— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) March 14, 2024

12:47 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Muncie IN, Yorktown IN and Winchester IN until 1:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/3uA6RamPpz
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:45 PM

A line of storms continues to move through Indiana with a history of damaging winds and hail. Most of the line has become sub-severe, but severe weather will still be possible over the next hour. These storms should move out of the area by 2pm but more storms possible later #INwx pic.twitter.com/LSqUcTiMt1
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:38 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Bluffton IN, Decatur IN and Berne IN until 1:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/sV4WqaG4Zx
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) March 14, 2024

We aren't done yet. Look at all of the clearing in IL. With dew points climbing into the 60s and the sun returning, the atmosphere will likely recover. Showers/storms will once again pop up this evening before merging into a line. Large hail and even a few tornadoes possible. pic.twitter.com/HQKFufh6Fo
— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) March 14, 2024

12:34 PM

12:32 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Orleans IN, Campbellsburg IN and Saltillo IN until 1:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/ursyzGqw0D
— NWS Louisville (@NWSLouisville) March 14, 2024

12:30 PM

Heads up everyone, we have a ton of clearing approaching our area. This will only refuel the atmosphere. Stay weather aware this evening/tonight. I’ll have another update soon. pic.twitter.com/EjuRWvSK2E
— Steven Diana (@StevenDianaWx) March 14, 2024

12:25 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Greenfield IN, New Castle IN and Cumberland IN until 1:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/GNSFzKRBKV
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:23 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Greenwood IN, Columbus IN and Franklin IN until 1:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/DIcA3b9Gfq
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:22 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Muncie IN, Anderson IN and Yorktown IN until 12:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/jvaNzGDhJX
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

Storms moving into Fishers right now ⛈️@WISH_TV @MetTaraHastings pic.twitter.com/pjnnXVv2EY
— Hanna Mordoh (@HannaMordoh) March 14, 2024

12:21 PM

12:17 PM

The National Weather Service says hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

A severe thunderstorm was located near Plainfield, 8 miles southwest of Indianapolis, moving northeast 95 mph.

Locations impacted: Indianapolis, Fishers, Lawrence, Plainfield, Beech Grove, Speedway,
Southport, Cumberland, McCordsville, New Palestine, Warren Park,
Homecroft, Rocky Ripple, Wynnedale, Spring Hill, Crows Nest, Geist
Reservoir, Monument Circle, Castleton, and Indianapolis Int’l
Airport.

12:08 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Indianapolis IN, Fishers IN and Lawrence IN until 12:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/V18U79b5xd
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

12:07 PM

Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hamilton, Hanco*ck, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Shelby County until 12:30pm. Powered by https://t.co/CmOEpMXFOo #inwx
— WISH-TV StormTrack8 (@StormTrack8) March 14, 2024

12:03 PM

A special weather statement has been issued for Fort Wayne IN, Marion IN and Huntington IN until 12:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/DMowW1RrDw
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) March 14, 2024

11:54 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kokomo IN, Indian Heights IN and Greentown IN until 12:15 PM EDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/BazWnnYCZH
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

11:52 AM

Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Howard and Tipton County until 12:15pm

11:53 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kokomo IN, Indian Heights IN and Greentown IN until 12:15 PM EDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/5M6VPyR76V
— NWS Severe Tstorm (@NWSSevereTstorm) March 14, 2024

11:52 AM

Severe thunderstorm warning in place until 12:15 PM EDT for parts of Marion, Hamilton, Boone and Hendricks counties. Wind up to 70 mph and 1” hail possible. @WISH_TV pic.twitter.com/Bc1XPuOtum
— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) March 14, 2024

11:50 AM

Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, and Marion County until 12:15 p.m.

11:49 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Carmel IN, Westfield IN and Brownsburg IN until 12:15 PM EDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/2s79344CGK
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

11:37 AM

A special weather statement has been issued for Huntington IN, Peru IN and Wabash IN until 12:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/x3PHLwdQRQ
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) March 14, 2024

11:30 AM

Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Logansport to 12 miles southeast of Crawfordsville. Movement was northeast at 80 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted: Kokomo, Frankfort, Lebanon, Tipton, Windfall, Westfield, Whitestown,
Sheridan, Greentown, Flora, Rossville, Thorntown, Mulberry,
Russiaville, Ladoga, Jamestown, Roachdale, Darlington, Kirklin, and
Atlanta.

Highways included: Interstate 65 between mile markers 133 and 160. Interstate 74 between mile markers 40 and 55.

11:30 AM

11:30am RADAR: line of storms moving through western IN is just below severe limits, but could produce up to 50 mph winds and some small hail. Moving east at around 60mph. #INwx pic.twitter.com/z70tluPe12
— Marcus Bailey (@marcusbailey) March 14, 2024

11:25 AM

A line of severe storms is moving through central Indiana producing damaging winds and hail. These storms should move out of the area by 2pm but more storms are possible later in the day. Stay weather aware today! #INwx pic.twitter.com/NXwbonW5xy
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

11:23 AM

The National Weather Service is offering a way for Hoosiers to file storm reports. Click here to learn more or submit a report.

11:07 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lafayette IN, West Lafayette IN and Crawfordsville IN until 11:30 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/18sMFpVGUx
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

11:06 AM

Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, and Tippecanoe County until 11:30 a.m.

11 AM

Time to prepare. A severe thunderstorm watch has been posted for central Indiana until 4 pm. The line of showers and storms is showing no signs of weakening at the moment. Wind and hail are the main threats. Quick spin up tornadoes are also possible. pic.twitter.com/8gV3nxiGde
— Ryan Morse (@RyanMorseWx) March 14, 2024

10:50 AM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Shelburn IN, Farmersburg IN and Hymera IN until 11:15 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/4NDDPq1MvR
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

10:49 AM

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for most of Indiana until 4 PM EDT.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio until 4 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/HRTo1mnDeW
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024

10:40 AM

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:15 AM for:

Fountain County in west central Indiana
Northern Parke County in west central Indiana
Warren County in west central Indiana
Vermillion County in west central Indiana

Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include: Covington, Rockville, Veedersburg, Williamsport, Newport, Attica,
Cayuga, Montezuma, West Lebanon, Dana, Hillsboro, Kingman, Perrysville, Bloomingdale, Marshall, Newtown, Pine Village, Mellott, State Line City, and Wallace.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 1 and 23.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Attica IN, Covington IN and Veedersburg IN until 11:15 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/MFvyAbnAcq
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) March 14, 2024