06/17/2026
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A significant severe weather event may unfold this evening across Indiana with a rare level 4/5 moderate risk in place across north central Indiana and level 3/5 surrounding it for a larger chunk of the state. This forecast is a little tricky - so bear with us.
Our attention right now is on the complex of storms in Illinois as it tracks our way, set to arrive in Indiana around 12pm ET today. This is the wild card of today's event, meaning it has potential to alter what comes later. As this complex moves in, it brings cloud cover and rain which will stabilize the atmosphere for the short term. We are monitoring this first round as well for some severe weather chances as well.
This is the vital part of the forecast - What happens behind the complex? For severe weather, we need to destabilize the atmosphere. We need sunshine and moisture to return to the area to fuel severe weather later this evening - and right now that is the biggest question mark. Some models show the storm fuel may stay further south and away from the moderate risk area, while others show a full recovery and subsequent dangerous evening ahead.
Bottom line, while forecast uncertainty does still exist, we still anticipate a significant severe weather event this evening. It's just a matter of where it sets up here in the state.
Hazards:
-Damaging winds up to 75mph or greater
-Strong (EF-2) to Intense (EF-3) tornadoes possible
-Very large hail up to 2.00" (lime size)
Timing:
The first complex currently in Illinois will arrive around noon today and may bring a severe risk - although this is largely uncertain.
We may then see severe storms begin to pop up across central to north central Indiana as early as 3-4pm ET today. These mid afternoon storms will be isolated in nature.
Our significant severe weather event will occur later this evening, primarily after 6pm ET. A broken line of storms will form in Illinois and push southeast with time. Storms will be out of Indiana by about 3am. We WILL have an approximate timing map coming your way later this morning for the main event.
Fail mode:
Morning or afternoon rain and/or clouds may be present which could limit storm fuel or shift the risk corridors to the south.
The plan:
We will be live at 10:30am ET this morning for a public awareness briefing and live coverage will commence around 5pm ET tonight. Both live streams can be found on Facebook or on our YouTube channel.
Stay safe, have ways to receive warnings, and let's get through this together. ❤