NORTHERN INDIANA — The National Weather Statement has issued a special weather statement for Kosciusko and surrounding coutnies. A line of strong thunderstorms was spotted extending from near LaGrange to near Syracuse to near Argos and moving southeast at 35 miles per hour.

Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour and pea-sized hail are possible with these storms. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may cause localized flooding. Drivers are cautioned to not drive through flooded roadways.

Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is also occurring with these storms.