INDIANA — A round of potentially severe thunderstorms is expected to develop across much of Indiana Tuesday afternoon and evening, with northwest portions of the state facing the greatest risk for damaging weather as storms intensify after 6 PM Eastern Time.
Meteorologists warn that numerous storms could form during the evening hours and continue through the overnight period into early Wednesday morning. The primary concerns include large hail, damaging winds, and the possibility of a few tornadoes, some of which could become strong in localized areas.
Northwest Indiana Faces the Highest Severe Weather Risk
Forecast outlooks show the highest severe storm risk concentrated across northwest Indiana, including areas near Gary, South Bend, and Rochester.
This region falls within the enhanced risk zone where the strongest storms are expected to develop. In these areas, forecasters say storms could produce:
- Damaging winds up to 70 mph
- Large hail up to around 1.75 inches in diameter
- A few strong tornadoes, potentially EF-2 or stronger
The combination of strong instability and favorable wind patterns could allow storms to become organized quickly once they develop Tuesday evening.
Widespread Storm Threat Across Central Indiana
Much of the rest of Indiana remains under a slightly lower but still significant storm risk. Cities including Indianapolis, Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, Bloomington, and Terre Haute are expected to fall within a zone where scattered severe storms are possible…