The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for west-central Indiana until 10 p.m. The watch extends further west into portions of Illinois and Iowa where a line of storms, that has a history of producing tornadoes, has formed. Storms are beginning to enter Central Illinois this afternoon and will move into western Indiana after 6 p.m. Always remember that a WATCH means now is the time to PREPARE ahead of the storm's arrival. All modes of severe weather are possible with these storms. However, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes remain the biggest threats. Peak coverage across Central Indiana will be between 6-9 p.m. with our western counties seeing storm activity first. NOTE: As these storms move east, a downstream watch box could be issued and that may include more Central Indiana counties. We'll keep you updated as the storms progress. Otherwise, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through 9 p.m. So far this afternoon we've seen gusts around 30-35 MPH with locally higher gusts likely with the approaching storms. Once these storms move out, get ready for a major weather pattern change. A cold front will come sweeping through, shifting our winds from southwest to northwest. Temperatures will plunge into the 30s and we'll see a flurries mixing with light rain Thursday morning. Spring starts Thursday at 5:01 a.m. and high temperatures will be nearly 30° colder than Wednesday running ten degrees below average. Winter Recap The coldest day of the season was a morning low of -3° and a high of 9° on Jan. 21st. The snowiest day was a 5" accumulation on Feb. 5th. We'll end the season with 20.5" of snow, 5" below average. Although season snow was below average, this was still the snowiest winter for Indianapolis in four years. A Tornado Watch and a Wind Advisory are in effect this evening. There is greater threat for severe storms this evening along the counties that border Illinois. Storms will reach western Indiana by 5pm. Storm will exit the state by 11pm. We'll have a light rain/snow mix Thursday morning. Thursday will be a much cooler day with gusty winds. Spring starts Thursday. Spring will start with cooler temperatures. ...read more read less