WWUS83 KIND 181821
SPSIND

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
221 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
INZ031-038-181845-
Howard IN-Tipton IN-
221 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of eastern Howard and
north central Tipton Counties through 245 PM EDT...

At 221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Kokomo, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Kokomo, Greentown, Sharpsville, and Indian Heights.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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

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LAT...LON 4056 8586 4042 8586 4034 8605 4048 8619
      4056 8608 4057 8587
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 233DEG 40KT 4046 8604 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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