Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 7:16PM CDT until June 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 715 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over St. John, or near
Schererville, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Merrillville, Schererville, Crown Point, Griffith, Dyer, and St.
John around 720 PM CDT.
Gary around 725 PM CDT.
Hobart around 730 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lake Station, New Chicago and Portage.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description:
Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: