Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 12:22AM EDT until June 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:22pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1222 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near 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,
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!
Area Description:
Bartholomew, IN; Decatur, IN; Jackson, IN; Jennings, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: