Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Elkhart and Kosciusko Counties in Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Alert Code: SVRIWX) for portions of north central Indiana. This alert is based on radar-indicated observations of a severe weather system moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers:

• Southern Elkhart County
• Northern Kosciusko County

Impacted locations include Nappanee, Syracuse, Milford, North Webster, New Paris, Locke, Leesburg, Oswego, James Lake, Hastings, Irish Lake, Sechrist Lake, Lake Wawasee, Clunette, Gravelton, Dewart Lake, Oakwood Park, and Tippecanoe Lake.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are also warned that torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, which may lead to flash flooding. Do not attempt to drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 1:36 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Syracuse, moving east at 55 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches).
• Rain: Torrential rainfall capable of causing flash flooding.

Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 1:37 AM EDT until 2:00 AM EDT on March 11. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central Indiana until 2:00 AM EDT.