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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Mar 14, 2024, 8:03 PM EDT for Randolph County, Indiana. It was in force for 22 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
- Mar 14, 2024, 8:03 PM EDT (00:03 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2024, 8:25 PM EDT
- In force
- 22 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 2.5 in
County Randolph County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 123 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:07 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 00:00Z, 0.1 hours before the alert went out and 130 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
- 966 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1092 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 113 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.4
- Supercell composite
- 2.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KIND 150003
TORIND
INC135-150045-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0004.240315T0003Z-240315T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
803 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Randolph County in east central Indiana...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 802 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Winchester, or 17 miles southeast of Dunkirk,
moving east at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 800 PM EDT, a
tornado was confirmed just northwest of Winchester by
spotters.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.
* The tornado will be near...
Union City around 815 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4014 8509 4027 8505 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0002Z 280DEG 34KT 4018 8500
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
$$
Nield4 follow-up statements
397
WWUS53 KIND 150006
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
806 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 805 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Winchester, or 18 miles south of Portland, moving east
at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 805 PM EDT, multiple
reports of a large tornado near Winchester had been
received.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Union City around 810 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4014 8506 4026 8502 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0005Z 280DEG 34KT 4017 8496
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
$$
Nield588
WWUS53 KIND 150012
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
812 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
812 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 811 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Winchester, or 15 miles west of Greenville, moving east
at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. At 810 PM EDT, a
tornado was reported moving through downtown Winchester.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Union City around 815 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4013 8499 4026 8496 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 278DEG 31KT 4016 8490
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
Nield126
WWUS53 KIND 150018
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
INC135-150045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/
Randolph IN-
818 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY...
At 818 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Union City, or 11 miles northwest of Greenville, moving
east at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Randolph County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4014 8492 4026 8489 4026 8480 4007 8481
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 277DEG 34KT 4017 8481
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
Nield242 WWUS53 KIND 150025 RRA SVSIND Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024 INC135-150035- /O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240315T0045Z/ Randolph IN- 825 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for east central Indiana. LAT...LON 4014 8492 4026 8489 4026 8480 4007 8481 TIME...MOT...LOC 0022Z 280DEG 34KT 4016 8472 $$ Nield
The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 8:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hamilton, Madison | 43 min |
| Mar 14, 8:08 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Henry, Madison | 37 min |
| Mar 14, 8:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 28 min |
| Mar 14, 8:18 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Boone, Hamilton | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 8:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Marion | 24 min |
| Mar 14, 8:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Marion | 34 min |
| Mar 14, 8:29 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Henry | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 8:33 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Clay, Owen, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 8:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Johnson, Marion, Morgan | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 8:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Vigo | 34 min |
| Mar 14, 8:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hendricks, Marion, Morgan | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 8:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Owen | 44 min |
| Mar 14, 8:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Sullivan | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 8:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Putnam | 41 min |
| Mar 14, 8:57 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Monroe, Owen | 19 min |
| Mar 14, 9:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Clay, Hendricks, Morgan, Owen, Putnam | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 9:14 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Henry, Madison, Randolph | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 9:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan | 31 min |
| Mar 14, 9:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Daviess, Greene, Knox, Owen, Sullivan | 56 min |
| Mar 14, 9:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Johnson, Shelby | 28 min |
| Mar 14, 9:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Daviess, Knox | 60 min |
| Mar 14, 9:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Knox | 35 min |
| Mar 14, 9:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Decatur, Rush, Shelby | 12 min |
| Mar 14, 10:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | IND | Daviess, Greene, Knox, Sullivan | 3 hr |
| Mar 14, 10:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Greene, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe | 38 min |
| Mar 14, 10:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Daviess, Martin | 34 min |
| Mar 14, 10:33 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Daviess, Martin | 27 min |
| Mar 14, 10:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | IND | Jackson, Jennings | 51 min |
| Mar 14, 11:31 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Delaware, Randolph | 16 hr |
| Mar 15, 11:33 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Fountain, Parke, Vermillion, Warren | 5 days |
| Mar 15, 11:33 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | IND | Parke, Vermillion, Vigo | 5 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.