The weather forecast for May 7, 2024 in Indiana calls for severe thunderstorms

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UPDATE: According to the National Weather Service, a tornado watch was issued for parts of Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Two waves of thunderstorms are expected to hit the Hoosier states on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in central Indiana. Although the first round of storms passed through the area around 9 a.m., meteorologists warn that this is the second round of storms to watch for.

Here’s what we know about Tuesday’s weather.

When could severe weather affect Indiana?

Local Forecasters with NWS issued a tweet Tuesday morning warns Hoosiers that a “sub-severe” storm will pass over central Indiana between 9 a.m. and noon.

“The second wave is expected to begin around 3 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m., and is the greatest concern for severe storms,” ​​the NWS said.

Thunderstorms hitting central Indiana Tuesday night could include the possibility of strong tornadoes and large or giant hail greater than 2 inches, according to the NWS, along with damaging winds.

He The greatest threat to strong tornadoes. It will be over northern and eastern Indiana, the NWS said.

Central Indiana counties under tornado watch until 9 p.m.

Tuesday’s tornado watch includes the following central Indiana counties:

  • Bartholomew, Benton, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, Elkhart, Fountain, Fulton, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, Lagrange, Lake, Lawrence, La Porte, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Owen, Parke, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Shelby, St. Joseph, Starke, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton , Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, White and Whitley.

NWS: Expect thunderstorms on May 7, 2024 in the afternoon and later

Live Weather Radar for Central Indiana

How to stay safe during a tornado

Tornadoes develop quickly, so it is important to plan a safety plan in advance. The National Weather Service has a preparedness guide for all types of severe weather, including tornadoes. Here are some rules for when a tornado occurs:

  • Move to a basement or safe room.
  • If there is no basement, find an interior room or hallway without windows.
  • Leave the mobile homes and find the nearest sturdy building.
  • If you’re outside: Get in a vehicle, buckle up, and drive to a sturdy building.

NWS: Where to go during a tornado if you live in an apartment or mobile home

Mobile homes are not designed to withstand a tornado. If you live in a mobile home, plan ahead to stay with friends or family inside a sturdy building. As a last resort, severe weather experts suggest finding a ditch or ravine where you can lie face down and face down, keeping your hands above your head for protection.

Those living in an apartment or residence hall should go to the lowest possible floor of the building and to a central room away from windows. Duck under an indoor stairwell, if possible, or a windowless indoor hallway, then cover your head and neck to prevent falling debris.

Latest weather forecast for central Indiana, according to NWS

Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4 pm Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. The probability of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation ranges from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, except that higher amounts are possible in the event of thunderstorms.

Tuesday night: Probable showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11:00 p.m. Some of the storms can be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation ranges from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, except that higher amounts are possible in the event of thunderstorms.

Wednesday: A chance of showers between 2 pm and 5 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind between 5 and 9 mph. The probability of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 62. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The probability of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall possible between a quarter and a half inch.

Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind between 10 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8 pm Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The probability of precipitation is 10%.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 pm Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday night: A slight chance of showers before 8 pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2 am Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust up to 18 mph. The probability of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 pm Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. The probability of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 pm and 2 am Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The probability of precipitation is 60%.

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