Severe Thunderstorms Expected This Afternoon in Central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Residents are urged to remain weather alert this Tuesday as strong thunderstorms are forecasted to develop later in the afternoon. Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Tara Hastings warns that while all severe weather types are possible, the primary concerns include strong winds and heavy rain.
As of 11:55 a.m., a severe thunderstorm is advancing over Franklin, Flat Rock, Trafalgar, and other regions in southern Johnson County and Shelby County, prompting a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 12:45 p.m. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
By 11:45 a.m., forecasts indicated that areas in Marion, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby counties could experience gusts reaching 70 mph along with potential pea-sized hail.
Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for parts of Marion, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby counties, affecting areas such as Greenwood, Beech Grove, Southport, Mooresville, Indianapolis, Franklin, and Martinsville until 12:15 p.m. Residents in these areas should prepare for possible tree limb damage and hazards from unsecured objects due to the expected gusty winds.
Stay tuned to local forecasts for updates as the weather develops throughout the day, and take necessary precautions if you are in the warned areas.
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