{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.9bda2c71ed1b1768e2339dde0134ffc0e6da24e0.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.9bda2c71ed1b1768e2339dde0134ffc0e6da24e0.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Indianapolis IN"},"word_count":179,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:04PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Greene; Monroe; Lawrence\n**Issued by:** NWS Indianapolis IN\n**Sent:** 2026-05-19T19:04:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-19T19:04:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 703 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12\nmiles southwest of Bloomington, moving east at 30 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBloomington, Indiana University, Solsberry, Smithville, Monroe\nReservoir, Fairfax State Recreation Area, Charles Deam Wilderness,\nand Harrodsburg.\n\n## Instructions\nIf outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nlocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded\nroadways.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nA Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for\nsouth central and southwestern Indiana."}