INDIANA — Part of Indiana has been upgraded to a Slight Risk of severe weather for later Thursday and Thursday night, with damaging wind standing out as the main concern along with some locally heavy rain. Hail and tornado risks remain very low with this setup, and timing is expected to focus around and after dark.
Slight Risk Covers a Broad Corridor From South Bend to Indianapolis
The Slight Risk zone stretches from South Bend and Fort Wayne in the north down through Lafayette, Muncie and Indianapolis, extending south to Bloomington. This area carries the higher of the two risk levels highlighted today, with wind representing the primary hazard as storms develop later Thursday.
Gary sits near the northwestern edge of the Slight Risk zone as it extends across the central part of the state.
Marginal Risk Extends South Through Terre Haute and Evansville
A Marginal Risk covers the southwestern portion of the state, including Terre Haute, Vincennes, Jasper, Corydon and Evansville. While this represents a lower overall threat level, damaging wind gusts remain possible within this zone as well should storms track farther south than expected.
Wind Remains the Primary Hazard With Storms Expected After Dark
Forecasters emphasize that wind is the main concern with this setup, with some local heavy rain also possible as storms move through. The hail and tornado risks are considered very low given current atmospheric conditions.
Timing is expected to focus around and after dark Thursday night, meaning residents across central and southern Indiana should remain weather aware into the overnight hours as this system develops. Stay with NapervilleLocal.com for the latest weather updates and local forecast coverage.…