Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 9:27PM EDT until June 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 927 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles south of Terre Haute, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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.
Locations impacted include...
Terre Haute, Jasonville, Prairieton, Prairie Creek, Farmersburg, Clay
City, Hymera, Fairbanks, Riley, Coalmont, and Pimento.
This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 13.
Instruction:
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:
Clay, IN; Greene, IN; Sullivan, IN; Vigo, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: