Indiana Residents Need to Know Their County and Neighboring Counties Before Severe Storms Strike This Wednesday
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Severe storms are on the way for Indiana this Wednesday, and forecasters are pointing to the area northwest of Indianapolis as the zone facing the highest risk. Residents across the state are being urged to know their county before storms arrive.
Indiana is divided among 6 National Weather Service offices, meaning warnings can come from different sources depending on where you live. Knowing which office covers your county could save critical minutes when a warning is issued.
Which NWS Office Covers Your Area
Current analysis shows Indiana’s warning coverage is split as follows:
| NWS Office | Counties Covered |
|---|---|
| NWS Chicago | Northwest Indiana including Lake, Porter, Jasper, Newton |
| NWS Northern Indiana | Northeast Indiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaGrange, Allen |
| NWS Indianapolis | Central Indiana including Marion, Hamilton, Tippecanoe, Vigo |
| NWS Wilmington | East-central Indiana including Wayne, Fayette, Franklin |
| NWS Louisville | Southern Indiana including Floyd, Harrison, Clark, Jefferson |
| NWS Paducah | Far southwest Indiana including Knox, Daviess, Gibson, Posey |
What to Do Before Wednesday
Storm data indicates the northwest of Indianapolis corridor carries the highest severe weather probability for Wednesday. Residents in Tippecanoe, Carroll, Howard, Clinton, Boone, Montgomery and surrounding counties should be on alert.
Knowing your county name matters more than most people realize. NWS warnings are issued by county, and a warning for a neighboring county may not cover yours even if the storm looks close on radar.
Forecast Confidence
Confidence in severe storm potential Wednesday across Indiana is MODERATE to HIGH based on current analysis. The northwest Indianapolis corridor remains the primary focus zone heading into the event.
Check warnings directly from your local NWS office and have a weather alert method ready before Wednesday arrives.
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