9:05 a.m. Update: Heavy rain and lightning continue across much of the Region. The strongest storms are currently located over Newton and Jasper County. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect here until 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and up to nickel size hail are expected.
With up to 2 inches of rain having already fallen in parts of the Region, any additional heavy rain could lead to flooded roads in low lying and poorly drained locations.
NWI residents should continue to remain indoors until this line of storms moving from west to east clears us.
8:25 a.m. Update: Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Porter and LaPorte County until 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. In addition to heavy rain and lightning, wind gusts up to 60 mph and up to penny size hail are expected.
An additional line of thunderstorms is beginning to push into Northwest Indiana from the west. Additional severe storms are possible for the next couple of hours. Residents should avoid outdoor activity until this line of storms clears the area.
This story will be updated with additional information.
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