Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Lake County, Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northern Lake County in northwestern Indiana. The alert was issued at 4:23 PM CST following radar-indicated storm activity.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Northern Lake County. Impacted locations include:

• Hammond, Gary, and Portage
• Merrillville, East Chicago, and Schererville
• Hobart, Lansing, and Crown Point
• Highland, Munster, Griffith, Dyer, and St. John
• Lake Station, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Whiting, Winfield, and New Chicago.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid hazards from falling trees or debris.

Expected Conditions

At 4:23 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Whiting to Lansing, moving east at 25 mph.

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are the primary hazard.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Radar indicates potential hail up to .75 inches.

Timeline

• Issued: March 6, 2026, at 4:23 PM CST
• Expiration: March 6, 2026, at 5:15 PM CST
• Storm Movement: Moving east at 25 mph.