Indiana Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 17:27

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 8:27PM EDT until June 17 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 5:27pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 826 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Brazil, or 13 miles northeast of Terre Haute, moving east at 45 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... Greencastle, Brazil, Knightsville, Harmony, Fillmore, Carbon, Reelsville, Lena, and Belle Union. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 46 and 47.
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: 
Clay, IN; Parke, IN; Putnam, IN
Forcast Office: 
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov