INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Indiana is facing a Fourth of July severe weather threat today, with a few storms capable of turning strong to severe as the primary hazard of damaging winds moves through the state. Storm coverage is expected to increase late this afternoon into the evening, with the potential to affect fireworks displays across the region.
Risk 2 Zone Covers Indianapolis With Higher Confidence
The Risk 2 zone, carrying higher confidence for seeing the hazards play out, stretches across a broad swath of central and western Indiana, including Indianapolis, Lafayette, and Evansville. This zone shares the same hazards as the surrounding Risk 1 area but with a greater likelihood of impacts occurring.
Timing for today’s storm threat runs from noon through 1 a.m. Wednesday, with the best chance for stronger storms expected as coverage increases through the evening hours.
Damaging Winds and Large Hail Lead Hazard List
Forecasters have outlined three primary hazards for today’s severe weather threat. Damaging winds up to 60 mph are considered the main concern, alongside hail up to 1 inch in diameter. Flash flooding and excessive rainfall round out the hazard list, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding 2.00 inches per hour in the heaviest storms…