Indiana Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 15:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 6:40PM EDT until June 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 639 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 11 miles northeast of Rockville, or 14 miles southwest of Crawfordsville, moving east at 30 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... Waveland and Russellville.
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: 
Montgomery, IN; Parke, IN; Putnam, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov