Severe Storms With 70 MPH Winds Could Hit the Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois Tri-State Area this Evening
Why can't we have a good old-fashioned thunderstorm anymore? Why do they all come with damaging wind, flash flooding, and tornado threats these days?
Last night, deadly severe storms ripped through northern Indiana, destroying lives and leaving many folks without power.
This morning, Governor Mike Braun posted to Facebook:
My heart is with every Hoosier impacted by today’s severe weather. I am devastated to learn of the loss of life, injuries, and damaged homes. We are working around the clock with local officials, emergency responders and utility crews to get resources where they’re needed most following today’s severe storms and widespread power outages.
Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we could be in for some severe weather tonight and tomorrow.
August 12-13, 2026 Indiana and Kentucky Weather Outlook
The tri-state has been placed in a Slight Risk for severe weather, which is a 2/5 on the scale. It means it's not widespread and will be short-lived. Now, in the past, I wouldn't bother y'all with a Slight Risk weather event, but after we've seen a couple of tornadoes in the area under a Slight Risk over the past year, I figured it's worth at least letting you know what to expect.
According to the National Weather Service:
Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening across much of the area. The greatest threat time frame will be between 4pm and 10pm. The main threats will be damaging winds (60-70mph), torrential rainfall and a small chance of a brief tornado or two. A few more storms will be possible Thusday.
The main threat will happen between 4 - 10 PM, and the National Weather Service is mainly concerned with 60- 70 mph damaging winds, and flash flooding, though a brief tornado can't be ruled out.
Oh, and if that wasn't bad enough, we can also expect this heat wave to continue.
A prolonged and dangerous period of heat will continue into the upcoming weekend. Heat index values will likely remain in the 105-110 degree range, with the highest values likely to occur Friday through Sunday. Stay safe/cool and remember to check on the vulnerable population and outdoor pets!!
So, just take a moment to have a plan in place if things go sideways. Download our app and turn on notifications as we will bring you the latest from the meteorological team at Eyewitness News. No fun at all. Stay safe out there!
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