Alert archive / Indiana / Tornado Warnings in 2023
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Mar 31, 2023, 10:37 PM EDT for 4 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 38 min. 3 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
- Mar 31, 2023, 10:37 PM EDT (02:37 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2023, 11:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 38 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Clay County, IN, Greene County, IN, Owen County, IN, Sullivan County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 73 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 10:53 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 75 | Patricksburg, IN | PEA SIZED HAIL ALSO REPORTED. |
| Mar 31, 10:53 PM EDT | TSTM WND GST 75 | Patricksburg, IN | PEA SIZED HAIL ALSO REPORTED. |
| Mar 31, 11:01 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Ene Mccormicks Creek, IN | *** 2 FATAL, 2 INJ *** EF3 TORNADO BEGAN WITHIN MCCORMICKS CREEK STATE PARK AND CONTINUED ENE, ENDING NORTH OF STINESVILLE. TOTAL PATH LENGTH WAS 4 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 400 YARDS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 7:59 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 2.6 hours before the alert went out and 177 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
- 638 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -39 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 921 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 347 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 369 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.4
- Supercell composite
- 7.1
The text
As transmitted.
061
WFUS53 KIND 010237
TORIND
INC021-055-119-153-010315-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0007.230401T0237Z-230401T0315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1037 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Clay County in west central Indiana...
Owen County in west central Indiana...
Northern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...
* Until 1115 PM EDT.
* At 1037 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located 7 miles
northwest of Linton, or 24 miles south of Terre Haute, moving east
at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 storm will be near...
Worthington and Coal City around 1045 PM EDT.
Patricksburg around 1050 PM EDT.
Freedom around 1055 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Spencer and McCormicks Creek State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3943 8665 3934 8669 3913 8668 3901 8731
3919 8738
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 252DEG 63KT 3913 8722
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
BRB3 follow-up statements
789
WWUS53 KIND 010243
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1043 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
INC153-010252-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230401T0315Z/
Sullivan IN-
1043 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SULLIVAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for south central,
southwestern and west central Indiana.
LAT...LON 3908 8717 3924 8723 3943 8665 3934 8669
3916 8668
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 252DEG 60KT 3917 8712
$$
INC021-055-119-010315-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230401T0315Z/
Clay IN-Owen IN-Greene IN-
1043 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN CLAY...OWEN AND NORTHERN GREENE COUNTIES...
At 1042 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles north of Linton, or 24 miles southeast of Terre
Haute, moving east at 70 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Patricksburg around 1050 PM EDT.
Freedom around 1055 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Spencer and McCormicks Creek State Park.
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!
&&
LAT...LON 3908 8717 3924 8723 3943 8665 3934 8669
3916 8668
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 252DEG 60KT 3917 8712
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BRB437
WWUS53 KIND 010250
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1050 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
INC021-055-010259-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230401T0315Z/
Clay IN-Greene IN-
1050 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CLAY AND NORTHERN GREENE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for south central
and west central Indiana.
LAT...LON 3918 8704 3927 8704 3943 8665 3934 8669
3920 8668
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 252DEG 63KT 3921 8696
$$
INC119-010315-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230401T0315Z/
Owen IN-
1050 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
OWEN COUNTY...
At 1049 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southwest of Spencer, or 23 miles west of
Bloomington, moving east at 70 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Spencer and McCormicks Creek State Park around 1100 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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3918 8704 3927 8704 3943 8665 3934 8669
3920 8668
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 252DEG 63KT 3921 8696
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
BRB003
WWUS53 KIND 010313
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1113 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
INC119-010323-
/O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-230401T0315Z/
Owen IN-
1113 PM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN OWEN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 1115
PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for south central
and west central Indiana.
LAT...LON 3918 8704 3927 8704 3943 8665 3934 8669
3920 8668
TIME...MOT...LOC 0313Z 252DEG 63KT 3933 8646
$$
BRBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 9:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Warren | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 9:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Carroll, Tippecanoe | 52 min |
| Mar 31, 9:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Sullivan | 32 min |
| Mar 31, 10:00 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren | 45 min |
| Mar 31, 10:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clay, Greene, Sullivan | 52 min |
| Mar 31, 10:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe | 26 min |
| Mar 31, 10:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 10:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Greene, Knox, Owen, Sullivan, Vigo | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 10:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, Howard, Montgomery, Tippecanoe and 1 more | 35 min |
| Mar 31, 10:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, Howard, Montgomery, Tipton | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 10:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Clay, Hendricks, Montgomery, Morgan, Owen and 3 more | 50 min |
| Mar 31, 10:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Carroll, Clinton, Howard | 19 min |
| Mar 31, 10:57 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Greene, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan and 1 more | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 11:00 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Brown, Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 30 min |
| Mar 31, 11:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Delaware, Hamilton, Howard, Madison and 1 more | 34 min |
| Mar 31, 11:12 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clinton, Howard, Tipton | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 11:16 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Johnson, Morgan, Shelby | 44 min |
| Mar 31, 11:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and 1 more | 23 min |
| Mar 31, 11:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison and 4 more | 36 min |
| Mar 31, 11:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Delaware, Henry, Madison, Randolph | 48 min |
| Mar 31, 11:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Decatur, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Marion and 2 more | 33 min |
| Mar 31, 11:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Decatur, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion and 2 more | 50 min |
| Apr 1, 12:08 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Rush | 9 min |
| Apr 1, 2:44 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | IND | Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Clay, Clinton and 33 more | 15 hr |
| Apr 1, 10:36 AM EDT | High Wind Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Boone, Brown, Clay, Clinton, Daviess and 28 more | 5 hr |
| Apr 1, 11:05 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 72 hr |
| Apr 1, 11:05 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren | 4 days |
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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.