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Tornado Warning 39, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at May 16, 2025, 7:34 PM EDT for Jackson County, Jennings County, Indiana. It was in force for 41 min. 1 report 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, 2025, 7:34 PM EDT (23:34 UTC)
- Expired
- May 16, 2025, 8:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Jackson County, IN, Jennings County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 7:47 PM EDT | HAIL 0.75 | 1 Sw North Vernon, IN | Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 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, 3:59 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 11.6 hours before the alert went out and 171 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
- 267 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -100 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 915 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 68 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 35 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 231 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
035
WFUS53 KIND 162334
TORIND
INC071-079-170015-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0039.250516T2334Z-250517T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
734 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 734 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Seymour, moving east at 50 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...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Hayden, Butlerville, and Nebraska.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 39 and 52.
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 3896 8600 3911 8544 3891 8545 3891 8554
3888 8554 3888 8557 3885 8557 3885 8561
3884 8561 3879 8594
TIME...MOT...LOC 2334Z 254DEG 44KT 3890 8588
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Updike3 follow-up statements
312
WWUS53 KIND 162346
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
746 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
INC071-079-170015-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250517T0015Z/
Jackson IN-Jennings IN-
746 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL JACKSON AND JENNINGS COUNTIES...
At 746 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Vernon, or 10 miles east of Seymour, moving east at
50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Hayden, Butlerville, and Nebraska.
This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 39 and 51.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3899 8586 3911 8544 3891 8545 3891 8554
3888 8554 3888 8557 3885 8557 3885 8561
3884 8561 3881 8583
TIME...MOT...LOC 2346Z 254DEG 44KT 3894 8569
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Updike408
WWUS53 KIND 162355
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
755 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
INC071-170005-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250517T0015Z/
Jackson IN-
755 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL JACKSON 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 1100 PM EDT for southeastern
Indiana.
LAT...LON 3885 8567 3903 8571 3910 8548 3911 8544
3891 8545 3891 8554 3888 8554 3888 8557
3886 8557
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 254DEG 44KT 3897 8555
$$
INC079-170015-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250517T0015Z/
Jennings IN-
755 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN JENNINGS COUNTY...
At 755 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Vernon, or 18 miles east of Seymour, moving east at
50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
North Vernon, Vernon, Butlerville, and Nebraska.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3885 8567 3903 8571 3910 8548 3911 8544
3891 8545 3891 8554 3888 8554 3888 8557
3886 8557
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 254DEG 44KT 3897 8555
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Updike792
WWUS53 KIND 170010
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
810 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
INC079-170020-
/O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0039.000000T0000Z-250517T0015Z/
Jennings IN-
810 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JENNINGS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 815 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 1100 PM EDT for southeastern
Indiana.
LAT...LON 3885 8567 3903 8571 3910 8548 3911 8544
3891 8545 3891 8554 3888 8554 3888 8557
3886 8557
TIME...MOT...LOC 0010Z 254DEG 44KT 3902 8534
$$
UpdikeThe office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 5:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Fountain, Montgomery, Parke, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Warren | 53 min |
| May 16, 5:45 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Knox, Sullivan | 60 min |
| May 16, 6:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Clay, Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Putnam and 3 more | 58 min |
| May 16, 6:20 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Monroe and 4 more | 55 min |
| May 16, 6:23 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Greene, Sullivan | 37 min |
| May 16, 6:28 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Montgomery and 3 more | 62 min |
| May 16, 6:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Greene, Owen, Sullivan | 40 min |
| May 16, 6:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Greene, Owen | 39 min |
| May 16, 6:58 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 47 min |
| May 16, 7:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jennings, Lawrence, Monroe | 43 min |
| May 16, 7:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Parke, Vermillion, Vigo | 38 min |
| May 16, 7:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Johnson, Madison, Marion and 2 more | 38 min |
| May 16, 7:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Greene, Monroe, Owen | 47 min |
| May 16, 7:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings | 46 min |
| May 16, 7:18 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Greene, Monroe, Owen | 27 min |
| May 16, 7:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Carroll, Clinton, Delaware, Hamilton, Henry, Howard and 3 more | 52 min |
| May 16, 7:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Jackson, Jennings | 44 min |
| May 16, 7:35 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings | 40 min |
| May 16, 7:36 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Shelby | 39 min |
| May 16, 7:38 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Parke, Putnam, Vigo | 52 min |
| May 16, 7:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hancock, Henry, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Shelby | 48 min |
| May 16, 7:42 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Monroe | 33 min |
| May 16, 7:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Clay, Sullivan, Vigo | 46 min |
| May 16, 7:47 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Clay, Sullivan, Vigo | 43 min |
| May 16, 7:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Johnson, Rush, Shelby | 42 min |
| May 16, 7:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Decatur, Jennings, Rush | 21 min |
| May 16, 7:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Randolph | 51 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.