Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

**Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 9:29PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN**

At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Frankfort, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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... Kokomo, Frankfort, Tipton, Windfall, Sheridan, Arcadia, Kirklin, Atlanta, Sharpsville, Michigantown, Kempton, and Indian Heights.

**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 17, 2026 9:29 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 10:00 PM UTC

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