Tornado watch issued for south suburbs, NW Indiana
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The Indianapolis Star |
This could lead to widespread flooding. There is a potential for double-digit rainfall in southern Indiana through the weekend. A wind advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday across most of the st...
Newsweek |
Tornadoes have ravaged communities in the South and Midwest already this year, leading to multiple deaths.
Houston Chronicle |
The area at greatest risk for a strong tornado included Oklahoma City, and the Kansas cities of Wichita and Tulsa.
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Severe weather is expected to hit Indiana Wednesday evening. A dangerous line of storms will move into central Indiana between 6 p.m. and midnight. Storm Track 8 says recent weather primed the environment for intense thunderstorms,
A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lawrence County until 10 p.m. CDT. A Flood Watch has been issued in Indiana for Orange, Washington, Scott, Jefferson, Dubois, Crawford, Perry, Harrison, Floyd and Clark counties from 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday morning.
Up to 72 million from Texas to Michigan are under severe storm risk as heavy rains, flash flooding and strong tornadoes are forecast to hit the lower Ohio Valley and the mid-South.
A powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.
When a warning is issued, take action. This means tornado conditions are imminent and have been spotted either by someone on the ground or by radar. Warning areas are typically smaller than those within a watch and are issued for a shorter time period, typically about 15 minutes.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Heavy downpours, hail, lightning and tornadoes are all possible Wednesday evening in the Louisville Metro into the overnight hours. These storms have the potential to cause damage and life-threatening flash flooding.
Forecasters issued some of their rarest and most extreme alerts on Wednesday as they warned a powerful storm system would stall over the central part of the country.
At least two people are reported dead due to Sunday's severe storms along with widespread damage from strong winds and hail across Indiana.
A viral video captured the moment a Gary resident and his son saved their family dog just moments before a tornado swept through and destroyed their backyard.