Seek Shelter Indoors: Strong Storms Approaching Fulton, Wabash, S. Kosciusko
Strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail are approaching Fulton, Wabash, and Southern Kosciusko counties until 9:15 PM EDT; seek shelter indoors and avoid flooded roads.
Residents in Fulton, Wabash, and Southern Kosciusko counties are advised to seek shelter indoors immediately as strong thunderstorms are approaching. The National Weather Service Northern Indiana issued a Special Weather Statement at 8:38 PM EDT, effective until 9:15 PM EDT.
Doppler radar indicates strong thunderstorms moving east at 20 mph, with a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Winona Lake to 8 miles southeast of Mentone to near Akron. Hazards include wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail. These conditions could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects, with minor hail damage to vegetation possible.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring, which may lead to localized flooding. Drivers are urged not to drive vehicles through flooded roadways. Areas potentially impacted include North Manchester, Akron, Pierceton, Silver Lake, Claypool, Sidney, Beaver Dam Lake, Packerton, Beaver Dam, and Disko.
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