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Tornado Warning 33, NWS Indianapolis, IN

April 2, 20255 counties in Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Apr 2, 2025, 11:06 PM EDT for 5 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 24 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2025, 11:06 PM EDT (03:06 UTC)
Expired
Apr 2, 2025, 11:30 PM EDT
In force
24 min
Issued by
NWS Indianapolis, IN
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Bartholomew County, IN, Brown County, IN, Jackson County, IN, Lawrence County, IN, Monroe County, IN

The radar

The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 74 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 2, 9:13 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 00:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 215 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2025-04-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 539 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 00:00Z on 2025-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 199 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
539 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1448 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
199 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
397 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.6
Supercell composite
8.0

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The text

As transmitted.

569 
WFUS53 KIND 030306
TORIND
INC005-013-071-093-105-030330-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0033.250403T0306Z-250403T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1106 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
  Southeastern Brown County in south central Indiana...
  Southwestern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
  Northeastern Lawrence County in south central Indiana...
  Northwestern Jackson County in south central Indiana...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 1105 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located 12 miles northeast of Bedford, moving northeast
  at 65 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Spurgeons Corner, Waymansville, Elkinsville, Charles Deam
  Wilderness, Stone Head, Gnaw Bone, and Story.

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 3894 8637 3902 8643 3923 8610 3908 8597
TIME...MOT...LOC 0305Z 232DEG 56KT 3900 8635 

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

$$

GM
2 follow-up statements
734 
WWUS53 KIND 030319 RRA
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1119 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

INC093-105-030329-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-250403T0330Z/
Monroe IN-Lawrence IN-
1119 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONROE AND NORTHEASTERN
LAWRENCE 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 400 AM EDT for central and
south central Indiana.

LAT...LON 3901 8616 3917 8619 3923 8610 3908 8597
TIME...MOT...LOC 0319Z 246DEG 61KT 3908 8609 

$$

INC005-013-071-030330-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-250403T0330Z/
Brown IN-Bartholomew IN-Jackson IN-
1119 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN BROWN...SOUTHWESTERN BARTHOLOMEW AND NORTH CENTRAL
JACKSON COUNTIES...

At 1119 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southeast of Nashville, or 12 miles southwest of
Columbus, moving northeast at 70 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.

Locations impacted include...
Spurgeons Corner, Stone Head, Gnaw Bone, and Waymansville.

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 3901 8616 3917 8619 3923 8610 3908 8597
TIME...MOT...LOC 0319Z 246DEG 61KT 3908 8609 

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

$$

GM
739 
WWUS53 KIND 030325
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1125 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

INC005-013-071-030334-
/O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-250403T0330Z/
Brown IN-Bartholomew IN-Jackson IN-
1125 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BROWN...SOUTHWESTERN
BARTHOLOMEW AND NORTH CENTRAL JACKSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1130 PM
EDT...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened. 
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for central and
south central Indiana.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect.

LAT...LON 3901 8616 3917 8619 3923 8610 3908 8597
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 270DEG 56KT 3910 8602 

$$

GM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 8:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDClay, Daviess, Greene, Knox, Owen, Parke and 4 more45 min
Apr 2, 8:09 PM EDTTornado WarningINDParke, Vermillion, Vigo21 min
Apr 2, 8:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDDaviess, Knox33 min
Apr 2, 8:29 PM EDTTornado WarningINDParke, Putnam, Vermillion31 min
Apr 2, 8:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBoone, Clay, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Montgomery and 3 more41 min
Apr 2, 8:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBoone, Clay, Daviess, Greene, Hendricks, Knox and 8 more47 min
Apr 2, 8:56 PM EDTTornado WarningINDDaviess, Greene, Knox, Sullivan19 min
Apr 2, 9:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatINDHendricks, Marion, Morgan, Putnam27 min
Apr 2, 9:09 PM EDTTornado WarningINDBoone, Hendricks, Marion21 min
Apr 2, 9:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDDaviess, Greene, Knox, Martin, Sullivan50 min
Apr 2, 9:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBoone, Clinton, Hamilton, Hendricks, Madison, Tipton47 min
Apr 2, 9:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatINDBoone, Delaware, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry and 4 more42 min
Apr 2, 9:21 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Marion, Monroe, Morgan and 2 more39 min
Apr 2, 9:22 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedINDBoone, Hamilton, Hancock, Marion23 min
Apr 2, 9:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDBrown, Greene, Monroe, Morgan, Owen33 min
Apr 2, 9:38 PM EDTTornado Warning Tornado observedINDHamilton, Madison, Tipton18 min
Apr 2, 9:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDDelaware, Hamilton, Madison, Randolph, Tipton32 min
Apr 2, 9:45 PM EDTTornado WarningINDHamilton, Madison, Tipton15 min
Apr 2, 9:49 PM EDTTornado WarningINDDelaware, Madison, Tipton26 min
Apr 2, 9:52 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatINDDelaware, Hancock, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush and 1 more38 min
Apr 2, 9:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDBrown, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Shelby34 min
Apr 2, 10:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDDaviess, Knox, Martin30 min
Apr 2, 10:01 PM EDTTornado WarningINDDaviess, Martin29 min
Apr 2, 10:12 PM EDTTornado WarningINDDelaware18 min
Apr 2, 10:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDHancock, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Rush and 1 more43 min
Apr 2, 10:20 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningINDBoone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion and 2 more3 hr
Apr 2, 10:24 PM EDTTornado WarningINDJackson, Lawrence, Martin36 min
Apr 2, 10:27 PM EDTTornado WarningINDHancock, Johnson, Marion, Shelby13 min
Apr 2, 10:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDJohnson, Rush, Shelby32 min
Apr 2, 10:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDDaviess, Greene, Jackson, Knox, Lawrence, Martin and 1 more29 min
Apr 2, 10:42 PM EDTTornado WarningINDHancock, Henry, Rush18 min
Apr 2, 10:49 PM EDTTornado WarningINDJackson, Lawrence26 min
Apr 2, 10:50 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDDecatur, Hancock, Henry, Rush, Shelby40 min
Apr 2, 10:52 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningINDBrown, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and 2 more3 hr
Apr 2, 10:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Lawrence, Monroe33 min
Apr 2, 10:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningINDDelaware, Henry, Randolph46 min
Apr 2, 11:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDHenry12 min
Apr 2, 11:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatINDBartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings57 min
Apr 2, 11:44 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningINDBartholomew, Brown, Daviess, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson and 5 more3 hr
Apr 3, 1:30 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningINDBoone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion and 2 more9 hr
Apr 3, 2:00 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningINDBrown, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Morgan, Owen and 2 more6 hr
Apr 3, 2:39 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDDelaware, Randolph21 days
Apr 3, 3:01 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningINDBartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Shelby8 hr
Apr 3, 7:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDJohnson25 hr
Apr 3, 7:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDBartholomew4 hr
Apr 3, 7:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDHancock15 hr
Apr 3, 7:02 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDHenry, Rush, Shelby25 hr
Apr 3, 7:56 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningINDBrown, Monroe3 hr
Apr 3, 8:59 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningINDHenry, Rush6 hr
Apr 3, 9:33 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDMonroe, Morgan, Owen7 days
Apr 3, 9:33 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDMonroe, Morgan, Owen21 days
Apr 3, 10:45 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningINDBrown, Monroe4 hr
Apr 3, 11:28 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDMarion25 hr
Apr 3, 12:41 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDHamilton, Marion5 days
Apr 3, 12:41 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDMarion, Morgan6 days
Apr 3, 12:58 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDBartholomew5 days
Apr 3, 12:58 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDBartholomew, Jackson21 days
Apr 3, 12:58 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDShelby5 days
Apr 3, 12:58 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDDaviess, Dubois, Martin, Pike12 days
Apr 3, 1:14 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDGibson, Knox, Posey16 days
Apr 3, 1:14 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDTippecanoe5 days
Apr 3, 2:29 PM EDTRiver Flood WarningINDJohnson5 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.