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Cold, Windy, and Showery Today

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•West-northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will gust to 45 mph today, especially in the afternoon. Gusts in excess of 50 mph are possible in any showers or storms• Rain showers are expected, and may mix with Graupel at times. Isolated

thunderstorms are possible, but unlikely.• Gusts of 35 to 40 mph are possible for areas outside of the wind advisory

(mainly near Lake Michigan)• Beach erosion and lakeshore flooding are possible along Lake Michigan

National Weather ServiceNorthern Indiana Situation ReportIssued: Thursday, April 09, 2020 4:18 PM

• Continued all advisories and warnings. • Gusty winds possible again Friday afternoon. Specifically for outdoor

temporary structures.

Important Forecast Changes

Wind Gusts 40-45 mph

High ThreatLow Threat

Lakeshore Flooding

High ThreatLow Threat

Wind Advisory

• Direction: West - Northwest• Sustained: 20 to 30 mph • Gusts: Up to 45 mph*

*Gusts ≥50 mph possible in rain showers/storms

Through 8 pm EDTGale

Warning5 AM EDT

LakeshoreFlood

8 AM EDT

Wind Advisory8 PM EDT

Freeze

WarningTonight

Forecast Conditions

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Maximum Wind Gusts Through 8 pm EDT

National Weather ServiceNorthern Indiana Situation ReportIssued: Thursday, April 09, 2020 4:18 PM

Forecast Details

Cold, Windy, and Showery This Evening

• Forecast confidence is high in wind gusts up to 45 mph.

• Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph are possible in any showers

or thunderstorms that develop, and Graupel may mix in with

the rain. Confidence in stronger winds and Graupel

occurring is medium. Graupel

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Gusts Between Noon and 8 PM EDT Friday

National Weather ServiceNorthern Indiana Situation ReportIssued: Thursday, April 09, 2020 4:18 PM

Gusty Wind Friday Afternoon

•West to northwest winds 10 to 15 mph across the area Friday afternoon.•Wind gusts to near 30 mph are possible

•Winds decrease quickly sunset

Forecast Conditions

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Current Watches, Warnings & Advisories

About 25% of injuries due to ice and snow occur in people caught outside in a storm. Be sure to

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National Weather ServiceNorthern Indiana Situation ReportIssued: Thursday, April 09, 2020 4:18 PM

High Wind Quick Facts and PreparednessQuick facts you should know about High Winds

• Winds this strong can result in uprooted or downed trees and tree limbs, and damage to power lines• Driving high profile vehicles can be very dangerous

Preparedness:- A High Wind Warning means that sustained winds of 40 mph and/or gusts of 58 mph or greater are expected for a duration of at

least one hour (non-thunderstorm winds).

- A High Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph and/or gusts between 45-57 mph are expected for a duration

of at least 1 hour (non-thunderstorm winds).

- Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

- Secure outdoor objects

For hourly details at your specific location, visit weather.gov/iwx

Gale Warning5 AM EDT

LakeshoreFlood

8 AM EDT

Wind Advisory8 PM EDT

FreezeWarningTonight