Indianapolis, Ind. – Much of Indiana faces a threat of severe weather next week on Tuesday, April 29, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Northern Indiana, the Storm Prediction Center has placed a large portion of the state in a 15–29% severe weather risk zone. A cold front is expected to move through the region Tuesday, triggering strong to potentially severe thunderstorms.
Cities from Gary to Evansville—including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, and Lafayette—should prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions. While the exact timing and intensity remain uncertain, forecasters say all severe weather hazards are possible, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.
Residents are urged to monitor alerts and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Secure outdoor items, charge mobile devices, and make sure you have a safe place to shelter in case tornado warnings are issued.
This system could mark the most widespread severe weather event Indiana has seen this month. Updates will continue as confidence grows in storm timing and severity.
Severe weather alerts remain possible through Tuesday night. Keep checking local updates as the situation evolves.
