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SPSIND

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1252 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
INZ043-044-051-181715-
Parke IN-Vermillion IN-Vigo IN-
1252 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Vigo,
western Parke and Vermillion Counties through 115 PM EDT...

At 1251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Chrisman to 7 miles east of Marshall. Movement
was northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Clinton, Newport, West Terre Haute, Fairview Park,
Montezuma, Rosedale, Dana, Universal, Mecca, Fontanet, Blanford,
Shepardsville, Lodi, North Terre Haute, Indiana State University, and
Sandford.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 6.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for
west central Indiana.

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LAT...LON 3934 8758 3935 8755 3937 8753 3990 8753
      3995 8742 3995 8735 3955 8723 3932 8759
TIME...MOT...LOC 1651Z 230DEG 35KT 3978 8767 3944 8755 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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