Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 3:41PM EDT until August 12 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
TORIND
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Knox County in southwestern Indiana...
* Until 430 PM EDT.
* At 341 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Petersburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Monroe City.
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:
Knox, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov