INDIANA — Parts of Indiana could see strong to severe thunderstorms on Thursday, though the greatest threat for widespread severe weather is expected to remain west of the state across the central and southern Great Plains, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
Forecasters say Indiana is included in a broader area where thunderstorms are possible through Thursday night. While much of the state is expected to see general thunderstorms, northern Indiana could experience a few stronger storms if conditions become favorable.
The Storm Prediction Center said uncertainty remains regarding how storms will develop across the Midwest. However, strengthening winds in the atmosphere could support organized thunderstorms, including isolated supercells, if enough daytime heating and instability develop.
The primary severe weather threats in Indiana would be damaging wind gusts and hail with the strongest storms. Forecasters noted that current forecast models do not show a strong signal for widespread severe weather in the state, but they said later outlooks could increase the threat if weather conditions become more favorable…