High Wind Warning Issued for Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Northwest Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a High Wind Warning (NWS code: HWW) for portions of the tri-state area. This alert signifies that damaging wind conditions are expected, which may lead to property damage and hazardous travel.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts a wide region across three states:

• Northern Indiana: Elkhart, Lagrange, Steuben, Noble, De Kalb, Starke, Pulaski, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Allen, White, Cass, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Wells, Adams, Grant, Blackford, Jay, Northern La Porte, Eastern St. Joseph, Northern Kosciusko, Southern La Porte, Western St. Joseph, and Southern Kosciusko counties.
• Southwest Michigan: Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, Hillsdale, Northern Berrien, and Southern Berrien counties.
• Northwest Ohio: Williams, Fulton, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Allen counties.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect southwest to west winds sustained between 30 to 35 mph. Wind gusts are projected to reach up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, these damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines, making power outages likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective from 5:00 AM EDT (4:00 AM CDT) on Friday, March 13, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 8:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM CDT) Friday evening.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid windows: Stay away from windows during the windstorm to prevent injury from flying glass or debris.
• Watch for hazards: Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
• Drive with caution: If you must travel, use extra caution, particularly if operating a high-profile vehicle.
• Prepare for outages: Ensure devices are charged and emergency supplies are ready in case of power loss.