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Northern Indiana Weather Alert: 40 MPH Winds, Hail Until 8 PM Nov 11
Northern Indiana – A cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving southeast from northern Illinois could bring gusty winds, hail and lightning to portions of northern Indiana Wednesday afternoon and ev
By Grant Holloway · 2026-11-11T20:18:12.560Z
Northern Indiana – A cluster of showers and thunderstorms moving southeast from northern Illinois could bring gusty winds, hail and lightning to portions of northern Indiana Wednesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 11. The strongest storms could produce wind gusts around 40 mph, with the primary storm window expected between 4 and 8 p.m. EST.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, an update issued Wednesday at 2:23 p.m. EST shows a complex of showers and isolated thunderstorms advancing southeast at approximately 30 mph.
Storms Could Strengthen Through 8 PM Forecasters indicate that storms should remain primarily southwest of U.S. Highway 30 and toward the Interstate 74 corridor as they move southeast.
The strongest cells may produce wind gusts near 40 mph, hail up to 1 inch in diameter and lightning.
The National Weather Service radar presentation from 2:15 p.m. EST shows storms approaching from Illinois, with the greatest concern focused on areas southwest of the U.S. 30 corridor.
Not every community across northern Indiana is expected to experience strong thunderstorms.
Gusty Winds and Hail Raise Concerns Wind gusts near 40 mph could make driving difficult for high profile vehicles and potentially blow around unsecured outdoor objects.
Hail could also affect vehicles and outdoor property where stronger thunderstorms develop.
Residents traveling Wednesday evening should remain alert for rapidly changing weather, particularly along highways and open rural roads.
Anyone outdoors should seek shelter inside a substantial building if thunder is heard.
The forecast identifies 4 to 8 p.m. EST Wednesday as the most favorable period for storms, although individual communities may experience shorter periods of rainfall and gusty conditions.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service updates as the storm complex moves southeast and conditions evolve through the evening.