Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Northern Indiana
AREA: St. Joseph; Branch
SENT: 2026-07-17T17:51:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sturgis, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD…Winds in excess of 30 mph and torrential rainfall.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include…
Sturgis, Bronson, Colon, Nottawa, Fawn River, Leonidas, Burr Oak,
Sherwood, Klinger Lake, Fairfax, Wasepi, Findley, and Matteson Lake.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-17T18:15:00-04:00