The National Weather Service has issues a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana.

Scattered and numerous thunderstorms are expected from late this morning through the evening. Thunderstorms could be severe in the evening, with heavy wind gusts. Hail is also possible.

Heavy downpours could add to flooding issues already affecting the area.

Additionally, NWS is projecting heavy rainfall through the weekend. This would also affect the flooding issue.

The weather outlook is for Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Fulton, Whitley, Noble and Wabash counties.