First published 9/18/2026, 10:21:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:21:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Indianapolis (issued Sep 18 17:56 EDT)

National Weather Service (NWS) Indianapolis issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 5:56 PM EDT. The supplied item contains only the alert title, issuing office, and timestamp; no details about the specific hazard or expected impacts are provided.

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: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements typically indicate potential or developing hazardous weather that could affect safety, travel, and local operations near Indianapolis. Recipients should consult the full alert text or NWS sources for details and recommended actions.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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