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2024 [KIND] INDIANAPOLIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 4

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Storm Based Warning History

574 
WFUS53 KIND 150003
TORIND
INC135-150045-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0004.240315T0003Z-240315T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Randolph County in east central Indiana...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 802 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Winchester, or 17 miles southeast of Dunkirk,
  moving east at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 800 PM EDT, a 
           tornado was confirmed just northwest of Winchester by 
           spotters.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Union City around 815 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4014 8509 4027 8505 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 280DEG 34KT 4018 8500 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Nield
397 
WWUS53 KIND 150006
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 805 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Winchester, or 18 miles south of Portland, moving east
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 805 PM EDT, multiple 
         reports of a large tornado near Winchester had been 
         received. 
         
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Union City around 810 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4014 8506 4026 8502 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0005Z 280DEG 34KT 4017 8496 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Nield
588 
WWUS53 KIND 150012
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
812 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
812 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 811 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Winchester, or 15 miles west of Greenville, moving east
at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 810 PM EDT, a 
         tornado was reported moving through downtown Winchester.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Union City around 815 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4013 8499 4026 8496 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 278DEG 31KT 4016 8490 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Nield
126 
WWUS53 KIND 150018
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 818 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Union City, or 11 miles northwest of Greenville, moving
east at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Randolph County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4014 8492 4026 8489 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 277DEG 34KT 4017 8481 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Nield
242 
WWUS53 KIND 150025 RRA
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150035-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for east central
Indiana.

LAT...LON 4014 8492 4026 8489 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 280DEG 34KT 4016 8472 

$$

Nield
Permalink to 202403150003-KIND-WFUS53-TORIND
574 
WFUS53 KIND 150003
TORIND
INC135-150045-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0004.240315T0003Z-240315T0045Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Randolph County in east central Indiana...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 802 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Winchester, or 17 miles southeast of Dunkirk,
  moving east at 40 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 800 PM EDT, a 
           tornado was confirmed just northwest of Winchester by 
           spotters.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Union City around 815 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4014 8509 4027 8505 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 280DEG 34KT 4018 8500 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Nield
Permalink to 202403150006-KIND-WWUS53-SVSIND
397 
WWUS53 KIND 150006
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 805 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Winchester, or 18 miles south of Portland, moving east
at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 805 PM EDT, multiple 
         reports of a large tornado near Winchester had been 
         received. 
         
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Union City around 810 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4014 8506 4026 8502 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0005Z 280DEG 34KT 4017 8496 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

Nield
Permalink to 202403150012-KIND-WWUS53-SVSIND
588 
WWUS53 KIND 150012
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
812 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
812 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 811 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Winchester, or 15 miles west of Greenville, moving east
at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 810 PM EDT, a 
         tornado was reported moving through downtown Winchester.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Union City around 815 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4013 8499 4026 8496 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 278DEG 31KT 4016 8490 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

Nield
Permalink to 202403150018-KIND-WWUS53-SVSIND
126 
WWUS53 KIND 150018
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...

At 818 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Union City, or 11 miles northwest of Greenville, moving
east at 40 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Randolph County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4014 8492 4026 8489 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 277DEG 34KT 4017 8481 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Nield
Permalink to 202403150025-KIND-WWUS53-SVSIND-RRA
242 
WWUS53 KIND 150025 RRA
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

INC135-150035-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for east central
Indiana.

LAT...LON 4014 8492 4026 8489 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 280DEG 34KT 4016 8472 

$$

Nield

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