March 6, 2026 - Strong Thunderstorms with stunning lightning | Valparaiso, IN |

Footage of some severe thunderstorms which impacted NW Indiana on the evening of March 6, 2026. This was part of a widespread severe weather outbreak across the midwest. Prior to the arrival of these storms in Valpo, temps reached a record 78F, and an isolated supercell in SW Michigan produced an EF-3 tornado. Several storms impacted Valparaiso, producing heavy rainfall, some wind, and frequent lightning. Some powerflashes from lightning were observed. Areas to the north and west experienced more substantial severe weather and instances of flash flooding were reported #severeweather #thunderstorm #thundershower #epicweather #lightning