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Tornado Warning 16, NWS Indianapolis, IN

April 25, 2019Henry County, Rush County, Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Apr 25, 2019, 9:10 PM EDT for Henry County, Rush County, Indiana. It was in force for 35 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Apr 25, 2019, 9:10 PM EDT (01:10 UTC)
Expired: Apr 25, 2019, 9:45 PM EDT
In force: 35 min
Issued by: NWS Indianapolis, IN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Henry County, IN, Rush County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 25, 9:14 PM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	5 Se Carthage, IN	CORRECTS TO TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 5 SE CARTHAGE. TREES AND POWER POLES DOWN NEAR 300 WEST AND 600 NORTH. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
Apr 25, 9:14 PM EDT	NON-TSTM WND DMG	5 Se Carthage, IN	TREES AND POWER POLES DOWN NEAR 300 WEST AND 600 NORTH. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 1.2 hours before the alert went out and 139 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 345 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1108 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 195 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 272 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.3
Supercell composite: 5.3

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

379 
WFUS53 KIND 260110
TORIND
INC065-139-260145-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0016.190426T0110Z-190426T0145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
910 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Rush County in central Indiana...
  Southern Henry County in east central Indiana...

* Until 945 PM EDT.
    
* At 910 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles northwest of Rushville, or 18 miles northeast
  of Shelbyville, moving northeast at 35 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Knightstown and Mays around 920 PM EDT.
  Dunreith around 925 PM EDT.
  Spiceland, Lewisville and Greensboro around 930 PM EDT.
  Straughn around 935 PM EDT.
  New Castle around 940 PM EDT.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 118 and 133.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Indianapolis.

&&

LAT...LON 3979 8530 3974 8530 3965 8552 3976 8562
      3997 8537 3985 8522 3979 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0110Z 224DEG 30KT 3971 8553 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

MRD/MK

4 follow-up statements

616 
WWUS53 KIND 260117
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
917 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

INC065-139-260145-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-190426T0145Z/
Rush IN-Henry IN-
917 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RUSH AND SOUTHERN HENRY COUNTIES...
    
At 916 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles north of Rushville, or 16 miles west of Cambridge
City, moving northeast at 35 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Mays around 920 PM EDT.
  Spiceland, Dunreith and Greensboro around 925 PM EDT.
  Lewisville around 930 PM EDT.
  Straughn around 935 PM EDT.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 118 and 133.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3979 8530 3974 8530 3967 8547 3978 8560
      3997 8537 3985 8522 3979 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0116Z 235DEG 29KT 3974 8547 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

MRD/MK

918 
WWUS53 KIND 260125
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
925 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

INC065-139-260145-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-190426T0145Z/
Rush IN-Henry IN-
925 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RUSH AND SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTIES...
    
At 925 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Dublin, or 11 miles west of Cambridge
City, moving northeast at 35 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Straughn around 935 PM EDT.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 120 and 133.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3979 8530 3974 8530 3970 8540 3984 8549
      3995 8534 3985 8522 3979 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0125Z 245DEG 29KT 3977 8538 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

MRD/MK

738 
WWUS53 KIND 260133
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
933 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

INC139-260143-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-190426T0145Z/
Rush IN-
933 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RUSH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3979 8535 3987 8544 3995 8534 3985 8522
      3979 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 247DEG 31KT 3983 8532 

$$

INC065-260145-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-190426T0145Z/
Henry IN-
933 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTY...
    
At 933 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Dublin, or 7 miles west of Cambridge City, moving
east at 35 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Henry County.

This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 123 and 133.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3979 8535 3987 8544 3995 8534 3985 8522
      3979 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 247DEG 31KT 3983 8532 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

MRD/MK

537 
WWUS53 KIND 260142
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
942 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

INC065-260152-
/O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-190426T0145Z/
Henry IN-
942 PM EDT THU APR 25 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HENRY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
945 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Indianapolis.

LAT...LON 3979 8535 3987 8544 3995 8534 3985 8522
      3979 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 0142Z 224DEG 30KT 3988 8526 

$$

MRD/MK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 25, 8:10 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IND	Decatur, Rush	20 min
Apr 25, 8:40 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Delaware, Randolph	56 hr
Apr 25, 8:40 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren	17 days
Apr 25, 8:41 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Hancock, Rush, Shelby	49 min
Apr 25, 9:01 PM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Hancock, Henry, Rush, Shelby	44 min
Apr 25, 9:06 PM EDT	Tornado Warning	IND	Randolph	24 min
Apr 25, 9:41 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Boone, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry and 4 more	18 hr
Apr 25, 9:51 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	IND	Brown, Clay, Daviess, Greene, Hendricks, Johnson and 8 more	12 hr
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Hamilton, Madison	62 hr
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Hamilton, Marion	71 hr
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Marion, Morgan	3 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Marion, Morgan	3 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Monroe, Morgan, Owen	5 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Monroe, Morgan, Owen	5 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Greene, Monroe, Owen	21 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren	17 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Parke, Vermillion, Vigo	13 days
Apr 25, 9:54 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Tippecanoe	71 hr
Apr 25, 9:56 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	IND	Randolph	34 min
Apr 26, 2:13 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Marion	18 hr
Apr 26, 2:13 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Johnson	31 hr
Apr 26, 2:13 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Delaware, Madison	36 hr
Apr 26, 8:16 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Henry, Rush, Shelby	16 hr
Apr 26, 8:16 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Bartholomew, Johnson, Shelby	54 hr
Apr 26, 8:16 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Howard	14 hr
Apr 26, 11:07 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Hancock	17 hr
Apr 26, 11:07 AM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Marion	27 hr
Apr 26, 2:26 PM EDT	River Flood Warning	IND	Johnson	42 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.