KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement regarding a line of strong thunderstorms moving into the Kosciusko County area. The storm is expected to contain wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour with torrential rainfall.

A severe thunderstorm watch is also in effect for Kosciusko and surrounding counties this evening, Wednesday, July 13.

The National Weather Service issued the watch, which will remain in effect until around 1 a.m. Thursday, July 14.

For information on storm safety from the National Weather Service, click here.