First published 9/18/2026, 10:05:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:05:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Indianapolis (issued Sep 18 17:49 EDT)

The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis issued a Special Weather Statement on September 18 at 5:49 PM EDT. The statement originates from NWS Indianapolis and indicates a weather situation of potential public significance for the Indianapolis area; the alert text and specific hazards are not provided in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 8/10How 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: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

NWS Special Weather Statements flag developing or expected weather conditions that could affect public safety and local travel. People in the Indianapolis area may need to monitor local forecasts and follow guidance from authorities.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:49PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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