Thunderstorm Wind in Lake County, Indiana

Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2026 · Lake County, Indiana

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across northwest Indiana during the late morning and early afternoon of May 18th producing scattered severe wind gusts and isolated large hail.

Began near (gyy) Gary Airport (41.6200, -87.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1331348. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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