Line of Strong Storms Tonight, Snow on Monday

Gusts up to 50 mph expected, along with potential for damaging winds and tornadoes

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:10am

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Central Indiana is bracing for a line of strong to severe storms tonight, followed by snow showers on Monday. A wind advisory is in place, with gusts up to 50 mph possible. The storms are expected to move through the region between 8 PM and 1 AM, bringing the risk of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. After a lull, scattered snow showers are then forecast to develop on Monday, with snowfall accumulations ranging from a dusting to 2 inches.

Why it matters

Strong storms and winter weather can pose significant risks to public safety, infrastructure, and daily life in the region. The combination of high winds, severe storms, and snow has the potential to cause power outages, downed trees and power lines, hazardous travel conditions, and other disruptions.

The details

The severe storms tonight are expected to be part of a squall line that will cross central Indiana. An enhanced (3/5) risk of severe storms is in place, with damaging winds being the primary concern, along with the possibility of embedded spin-up tornadoes. After the storms move through, a lull in precipitation is expected in the early morning hours on Monday. However, scattered snow showers or snow squalls are then forecast to develop, with snowfall accumulations ranging from a dusting to 2 inches, with the highest amounts in isolated locations.

  • The severe storms are expected to move through central Indiana between 8 PM ET and 1 AM ET on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • A wind advisory is in place from 11 AM on Sunday, March 15, 2026 to 8 AM on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The snow showers are forecast to develop on Monday, March 16, 2026 and continue through the day.

The players

WISH-TV

The local television news station in Indianapolis, Indiana that provided the weather forecast and information for this story.

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What they’re saying

“We will monitor another clipper system that could bring a rain/snow mix to the start of Wednesday. Temperatures then warm as the week goes on. A string of days will reach 60 degrees to close the week and start of next weekend.”

— Ryan Morse, Meteorologist (wishtv.com)

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the storm systems and provide updates on the potential impacts and timing of the severe weather and snow.

The takeaway

Residents in central Indiana should closely monitor the weather forecasts and be prepared for potentially hazardous conditions, including high winds, severe storms, and accumulating snow, over the next 24-48 hours.