The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for portions of northern Indiana.

Thunderstorms are expected across northeast Indiana this afternoon and through the evening. Storms could be accompanied by damaging winds.

NWS reports that stronger storms could produce winds up to 50 mph. There is also a slight chance of small hail.

Kosciusko, Noble, Fulton, Whitley, Wabash and Allen Counties are affected by the weather statement.