First published 9/18/2026, 9:50:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 9:50:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Indianapolis (issued Sep 18 4:47 PM EDT)

The National Weather Service office in Indianapolis issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 4:47 PM EDT. The source item is an advisory-style product indicating possible hazardous or notable weather for the Indianapolis area; the provided record contains no details about the specific hazard, timing window, 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: 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements are used to alert local residents and travelers to potentially hazardous or disruptive weather (fog, heavy rain, strong winds, convective threats, etc.). Even when details are not provided in the record, the statement signals a near-term local weather concern that may affect safety, travel, and outdoor activities in the Indianapolis area.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:47PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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