INDIANA — The north half of Indiana is facing a chance of isolated severe storms on Monday, May 4th, 2026, with storm activity expected to develop and push into northwest Indiana after 7 PM ET. The severe threat is forecast to last through approximately 1 to 2 AM ET, with damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail stones up to 1 inch in diameter as the primary hazards. Tornadoes are not currently expected to be a concern with this event.
What Hazards Are Expected Monday Night
The incoming storm line carries two primary hazards for the north half of Indiana. Damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph will be possible as the storm line moves through, along with isolated hail stones reaching up to 1 inch in diameter. While these threats are real and worth preparing for, meteorologists have been clear that tornadoes are not expected to be a hazard with this particular system.
Level 2 and Level 1 Risk Zones Across Northern Indiana
The threat is divided into two risk zones across northern Indiana. A Level 2 Elevated risk zone covers the northwest portion of the state including Gary, Rensselaer, South Bend, Rochester, Lafayette, and Kokomo, where storms are expected to be most numerous and strongest between 8 PM and 11 PM ET.
A Level 1 Limited risk zone sits to the east covering Angola, Fort Wayne, Bluffton, and Muncie, where a lesser but still present threat exists as the storm line gradually weakens while moving southeast through the overnight hours.
When Storms Will Be Strongest
Storms are forecast to be at their most numerous and intense within the Level 2 zone between 8 PM and 11 PM ET Monday evening. After that window, the line is expected to gradually weaken as it pushes southeast into the Level 1 zone, with the overall severe threat winding down around 1 to 2 AM ET.
What Southern Indiana Can Expect
Areas further south in Indiana falling outside both risk zones are not expected to see severe weather with this system. However, rain showers are still possible overnight into Tuesday morning as the weakening storm line continues its southeast movement and spreads lighter precipitation into those areas.
Residents across northern Indiana are urged to stay weather aware Monday evening and have a plan ready in case conditions deteriorate quickly after 7 PM ET. Stay with GordonRamsayClub.com for the latest updates.
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