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NOUS43 KIWX 131846
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INZ005>009-012>015-017-018-020-022>027-032>034-103-104-116-203-
204-216-MIZ078>081-177-277-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-
140700-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
246 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026 /146 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026/

...Discontinuation of Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) Product,
Effective May 1st...

The National Weather Service office in Syracuse, IN will
discontinue routine issuance of the Hazardous Weather Outlook
(HWO) for our forecast area effective May 1st, 2026.

This change is part of a broader effort to streamline
communication and provide more timely, targeted, and actionable
information to our partners and the public. Hazardous weather
information will continue to be delivered through: 

- Forecasts and briefings at weather.gov/iwx.
- Watches, Warnings, and Advisories.
- Decision Support Services briefings for partners.
- NOAA Weather Radio and trusted media sources.

There is no reduction in service or situational awareness. In
fact, this transition allows our office to focus on clearer,
impact-based messaging tailored to specific threats, improving
decision-making during hazardous weather events. 

If you have any questions or feedback please reach out to
nws.northernindiana@noaa.gov, or our Warning Coordination 
Meteorologist, Dustin Norman, at dustin.norman@noaa.gov.


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