INDIANAPOLIS — Very strong winds have developed in between a departing low pressure system and high pressure building west of central Indiana. Many locations have reported 40-50 mph wind gusts already today with the highest so far in Muncie (Ball State campus) at 64 mph and Fortville at 56 mph.
The Wind Advisory remains in effect for all of Indiana through 7 p.m. for the 40-50 mph gusts. The primary threats will be power outages, as we've had thousands of customers reported this morning, as well as downed trees, limbs, utility lines, and very difficult travel, especially on north/south-oriented roads since the wind is coming from the west.
You can check your local power outages at the links:
The damaging wind gusts will be possible through the afternoon.
Even after sunset, strong gusts over 30 mph - especially the area northeast of Indianapolis from Kokomo to Richmond - will be possible.
We'll eventually see the wind calming overnight. But we will still stay rather breezy through Monday with 20-25 mph wind gusts possible.