INDIANAPOLIS - The National Weather Service in Indianapolis is forecasting the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across south-central Indiana on Thursday evening, July 9, into early Friday morning, July 10.
Bartholomew, Johnson, Jackson, Jennings, Decatur, Brown, and Shelby Counties are currently under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather late Thursday into early Friday (6 p.m. to 3 a.m.).
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop during the evening and overnight hours. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, the NWS says a few storms could become severe.
Thursday hazards include:
- Damaging wind gusts over 60 mph (primary threat)
- Small hail
- Localized flooding from heavy rainfall
- Tornadoes are not expected at this time
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