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Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mooresville, or 12 miles southwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecu...

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09/16/2026 · Indianapolis edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 16 at 5:43PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN**

At 543 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mooresville, or 12 miles southwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Camby.

**What You Should Do:**

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Indianapolis IN

- **Effective:** Sep 16, 2026 5:43 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 6:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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