Severe Weather Moving Through Region Wednesday *Update*

Update (6:54 p.m.)

Wednesday evening storms caused minor damage in Ripley County. Trees were reported down west of Napoleon on C.R. 725 near Millhousen and Brownstown Road.

The thunderstorms were accompanied by moderate winds and pea-sized hail.

Update (6:01 p.m.)

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southeastern Decatur County until 6:15 p.m.

Locations impacted include Milhousen and New Point

Update (5:50 p.m.)

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the majority of the listening area.

The National Weather Service issued the warning for Ripley, Dearborn and Franklin counties until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Storm hazards include large hail and winds up to 60 mph.

A severe thunderstorm warning for western Decatur County and southern Rush County is set to expire at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday

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First Report (2:25 p.m.)

Showers and storms are moving through the region this afternoon and into the evening hours.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the entire listening area until 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Thunderstorms are developing this afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front. The storms have the potential to become severe with the main threat being damaging winds and large hail. The storm system has the potential to spawn an isolated tornado.

A severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds.

WRBI will releases up-to-date weather information on-air and online.