Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 12:12AM EDT until June 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:12pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
TORIND
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Central Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...
* Until 100 AM EDT.
* At 1211 AM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located 8 miles north
of Brownstown, or 10 miles west of Seymour, moving east at 45 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Jonesville, Hayden,
Azalia, Freetown, Cortland, Country Squire Lakes, and Butlerville.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 59.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 1:00 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 1:00 AM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Decatur, IN; Jackson, IN; Jennings, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
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