First published 9/18/2026, 9:05:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:05:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Indianapolis (issued Sep 18 15:52 EDT)

National Weather Service office in Indianapolis issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 15:52 EDT. The supplied source item includes the issuance time and origin but no details about the nature of the hazard or expected impacts.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements typically notify the public of near‑term, localized hazardous or impactful weather. Residents and travelers in the Indianapolis area should check the full product for details and any follow‑up watches or warnings.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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