Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 5:58PM EDT until June 16 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Walton, or near Grissom Afb, moving east at 30 mph.
This storm has been observed to contain a rotating wall cloud.
HAZARD...Tornado, quarter size hail, and 70 mph wind gusts.
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Grissom Afb around 605 PM EDT.
Peru and Bunker Hill around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Santa
Fe, Wells, Nead, Onward, and Amboy.
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:
Cass, IN; Miami, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov