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Tornado Warning 18, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at May 16, 2019, 6:06 PM EDT for 4 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 39 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
- May 16, 2019, 6:06 PM EDT (22:06 UTC)
- Expired
- May 16, 2019, 6:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 39 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.5 in
Counties Clay County, IN, Parke County, IN, Vermillion County, IN, Vigo County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:06 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 6:10 PM EDT | HAIL 0.7 | Rosedale, IN | HALF INCH HAIL. |
| May 16, 6:13 PM EDT | HAIL 1.75 | Rosedale, IN |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 1:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 5 hr |
| May 16, 4:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 3 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 121 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 948 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 133 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 254 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
413
WFUS53 KIND 162206
TORIND
INC021-121-165-167-162245-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0018.190516T2206Z-190516T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
606 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Vigo County in west central Indiana...
Northwestern Clay County in west central Indiana...
Southwestern Parke County in west central Indiana...
Southeastern Vermillion County in west central Indiana...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 605 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Clinton, or 13 miles north of Terre Haute, moving
southeast at 20 mph. This storm has a history of producing tennis
ball sized hail and several wall clouds.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Shepardsville around 610 PM EDT.
Rosedale and North Terre Haute around 625 PM EDT.
Fontanet around 635 PM EDT.
Seelyville around 645 PM EDT.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3967 8751 3978 8738 3961 8707 3945 8725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 318DEG 18KT 3966 8740
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
AW/504 follow-up statements
106
WWUS53 KIND 162213
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
613 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
INC021-121-165-167-162245-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190516T2245Z/
Vigo IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-Vermillion IN-
613 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN VIGO...NORTHWESTERN CLAY...SOUTHWESTERN PARKE AND
SOUTHEASTERN VERMILLION COUNTIES...
At 612 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clinton, or 11 miles north of Terre Haute, moving
southeast at 20 mph. At 611 PM, a thin funnel was reported 2 miles
southeast of Fairview Park.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Rosedale around 620 PM EDT.
North Terre Haute around 625 PM EDT.
Fontanet around 635 PM EDT.
Seelyville around 640 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3967 8751 3978 8738 3961 8707 3945 8725
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 318DEG 18KT 3963 8737
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
AW/50613
WWUS53 KIND 162219
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
619 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
INC165-162228-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190516T2245Z/
Vermillion IN-
619 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN VERMILLION COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
west central Indiana. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 900 PM EDT for west central Indiana.
LAT...LON 3961 8738 3963 8739 3964 8739 3971 8728
3961 8707 3945 8725 3961 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 318DEG 18KT 3961 8734
$$
INC021-121-167-162245-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190516T2245Z/
Vigo IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-
619 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN VIGO...NORTHWESTERN CLAY AND SOUTHWESTERN PARKE
COUNTIES...
At 618 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Clinton, or 9 miles north of Terre Haute, moving
southeast at 20 mph. At 611 PM, a thin funnel was reported 2 miles
southeast of Fairview Park. Tennis ball sized hail has been
frequently reported with this storm.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
North Terre Haute around 625 PM EDT.
Fontanet around 635 PM EDT.
Seelyville around 640 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3961 8738 3963 8739 3964 8739 3971 8728
3961 8707 3945 8725 3961 8744
TIME...MOT...LOC 2218Z 318DEG 18KT 3961 8734
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
AW/50656
WWUS53 KIND 162226
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
626 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
INC021-121-167-162245-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190516T2245Z/
Vigo IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-
626 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN VIGO...NORTHWESTERN CLAY AND SOUTH CENTRAL PARKE
COUNTIES...
At 626 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles southeast of Clinton, or 8 miles northeast of
Terre Haute, moving southeast at 20 mph. This storm has a history of
producing thin funnels and tennis ball sized hail.
HAZARD...Tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.
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...
Fontanet around 635 PM EDT.
Seelyville around 640 PM EDT.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3961 8707 3945 8725 3955 8737 3958 8731
3967 8719
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 318DEG 18KT 3958 8730
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...2.50IN
$$
AW/50756
WWUS53 KIND 162237
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
637 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
INC021-121-167-162247-
/O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-190516T2245Z/
Vigo IN-Clay IN-Parke IN-
637 PM EDT Thu May 16 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN VIGO...NORTHWESTERN CLAY AND
SOUTH CENTRAL PARKE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 645 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
west central Indiana.
LAT...LON 3961 8707 3945 8725 3955 8737 3958 8731
3967 8719
TIME...MOT...LOC 2237Z 318DEG 18KT 3954 8726
$$
AW/50The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2:37 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 45 hr |
| May 16, 2:37 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Parke, Vermillion, Vigo | 72 hr |
| May 16, 3:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Warren | 48 min |
| May 16, 4:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren | 42 min |
| May 16, 4:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Montgomery | 48 min |
| May 16, 4:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Boone | 46 min |
| May 16, 4:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Hancock, Marion | 44 min |
| May 16, 5:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Parke, Vermillion | 39 min |
| May 16, 5:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Tippecanoe | 3 hr |
| May 16, 5:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Marion | 30 min |
| May 16, 5:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Shelby | 45 min |
| May 16, 5:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | IND | Vermillion | 3 hr |
| May 16, 5:39 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Parke, Vermillion | 36 min |
| May 16, 5:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hancock, Johnson, Marion, Rush, Shelby | 34 min |
| May 16, 5:44 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Parke, Vermillion | 31 min |
| May 16, 6:08 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Parke | 3 hr |
| May 16, 6:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Johnson, Rush, Shelby | 37 min |
| May 16, 6:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 31 min |
| May 16, 6:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings | 31 min |
| May 16, 6:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings | 50 min |
| May 16, 7:35 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings | 115 min |
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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.