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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 7:39 PM EDT for Delaware County, Randolph County, Indiana. It was in force for 51 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 14, 2024, 7:39 PM EDT (23:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2024, 8:30 PM EDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 2.75 in
Counties Delaware County, IN, Randolph County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 7:39 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wnw Selma, IN | Damage to homes and trees. Possible tornado. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 14, 8:03 PM EDT | TORNADO | Winchester, IN | Wind damage in Winchester. Pictures videos and reports suggest likely tornado. Not confirmed. Time estimated from radar. |
| Mar 14, 8:20 PM EDT | TORNADO 2 | 3 Ssw Union City, OH | EF2 tornado with winds to 120 MPH confirmed in Darke County OH and Miami County OH in the NWS Wilmington OH forecast area. This tornado also affected portions of Delaware County IN and Randolph County IN in the NWS Indianapolis IN forecast area. |
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 14, 5:13 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 11.7 hours before the alert went out and 133 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
- 20 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -147 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1277 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 135 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KIND 142339
TORIND
INC035-135-150030-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0003.240314T2339Z-240315T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
739 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Delaware County in east central Indiana...
Randolph County in east central Indiana...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 739 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Muncie, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Parker City and Farmland around 745 PM EDT.
Winchester around 755 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 4003 8481 4018 8535 4031 8534 4031 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 281DEG 36KT 4020 8528
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
Nield3 follow-up statements
707
WWUS53 KIND 142348
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
748 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
INC035-142358-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240315T0030Z/
Delaware IN-
748 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL DELAWARE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for east central
Indiana.
LAT...LON 4003 8481 4015 8521 4031 8522 4031 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 279DEG 36KT 4019 8516
$$
INC135-150030-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240315T0030Z/
Randolph IN-
748 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR RANDOLPH
COUNTY...
At 748 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles southeast of Albany, or 12 miles east of Muncie,
moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball 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...
Winchester around 755 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Union City.
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 4003 8481 4015 8521 4031 8522 4031 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 279DEG 36KT 4019 8516
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
Nield264
WWUS53 KIND 142356
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
756 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
INC135-150030-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240315T0030Z/
Randolph IN-
756 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 756 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Winchester, or 16
miles southeast of Dunkirk, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and tennis ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 745 PM EDT, damage
to trees and homes was reported near Selma in eastern
Delaware County.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Winchester around 800 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4003 8481 4016 8517 4029 8515 4031 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 281DEG 36KT 4017 8506
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
$$
Nield698 WWUS53 KIND 150025 SVSIND Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024 INC135-150035- /O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240315T0030Z/ Randolph IN- 825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL RANDOLPH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 830 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 midnight EDT for east central Indiana. LAT...LON 4003 8481 4016 8517 4029 8515 4031 8480 TIME...MOT...LOC 0025Z 281DEG 36KT 4012 8472 $$ Nield
The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 11:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Vigo | 45 min |
| Mar 13, 11:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Vermillion, Vigo | 26 min |
| Mar 13, 11:43 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Vigo | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 12:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Parke | 36 min |
| Mar 14, 12:36 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Owen | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 12:43 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Owen | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 1:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Morgan | 29 min |
| Mar 14, 1:17 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Putnam | 28 min |
| Mar 14, 1:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Morgan | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 1:49 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Bartholomew | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 10:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 49 min |
| Mar 14, 10:37 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 10:48 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 21 days |
| Mar 14, 10:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Sullivan, Vigo | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 11:06 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Montgomery and 5 more | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 11:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Clay, Hendricks, Owen, Putnam | 36 min |
| Mar 14, 11:29 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Howard, Tipton | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 11:48 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Marion | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 11:52 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Howard, Tipton | 23 min |
| Mar 14, 11:54 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Marion, Morgan | 36 min |
| Mar 14, 12:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, Shelby | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 12:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Delaware, Madison | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 12:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Shelby | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 12:25 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Hancock, Henry | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 12:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Delaware, Henry, Randolph | 28 min |
| Mar 14, 12:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Decatur, Henry, Rush | 34 min |
| Mar 14, 1:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Jackson | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 1:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Scott | 37 min |
| Mar 14, 1:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Jennings | 19 min |
| Mar 14, 5:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Montgomery, Tippecanoe | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 6:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Howard, Tipton | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 6:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clinton, Howard, Tipton | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 6:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Boone | 33 min |
| Mar 14, 6:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Montgomery | 26 min |
| Mar 14, 6:53 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Delaware, Madison | 67 min |
| Mar 14, 6:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Montgomery | 37 min |
| Mar 14, 7:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Clinton, Hamilton, Tipton | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 7:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Delaware, Madison | 42 min |
| Mar 14, 7:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 7:21 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Delaware | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 7:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hamilton, Madison, Tipton | 32 min |
| Mar 14, 7:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Montgomery | 26 min |
| Mar 14, 7:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hamilton, Hancock, Madison | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 7:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 42 min |
| Mar 14, 7:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Montgomery | 39 min |
| Mar 14, 7:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion, Vigo | 36 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.