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Tornado Warning 45, NWS Indianapolis, IN
NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at May 16, 2025, 8:14 PM EDT for 4 counties in Indiana. It was in force for 31 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
- May 16, 2025, 8:14 PM EDT (00:14 UTC)
- Expired
- May 16, 2025, 8:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 31 min
- Issued by
- NWS Indianapolis, IN
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.75 in
Counties Clay County, IN, Owen County, IN, Sullivan County, IN, Vigo County, IN
The radar
The Indianapolis radar (KIND), 86 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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
Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 163 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
- 1224 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -81 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1514 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 71 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 155 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.5
- Supercell composite
- 3.3
The text
As transmitted.
994
WFUS53 KIND 170014
TORIND
INC021-119-153-167-170045-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0045.250517T0014Z-250517T0045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
814 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Vigo County in west central Indiana...
Northeastern Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
Southern Clay County in west central Indiana...
Owen County in west central Indiana...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 814 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 12 miles northeast of Sullivan, or 17 miles southeast
of Terre Haute, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Spencer, Clay City, Hymera, Patricksburg, Coalmont, Coal City,
McCormicks Creek State Park, and Freedom.
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 3931 8736 3941 8670 3917 8671 3917 8707
3918 8735
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 266DEG 47KT 3923 8725
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
ME4 follow-up statements
206
WWUS53 KIND 170020
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
820 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
INC021-119-153-167-170045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250517T0045Z/
Vigo IN-Sullivan IN-Clay IN-Owen IN-
820 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN VIGO...NORTHEASTERN SULLIVAN...SOUTHERN CLAY AND OWEN
COUNTIES...
At 819 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles north of Linton, or 19 miles southeast of Terre
Haute, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and baseball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Spencer, Clay City, Patricksburg, Coalmont, Coal City, McCormicks
Creek State Park, and Freedom.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3918 8727 3931 8728 3939 8670 3918 8671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 265DEG 45KT 3923 8718
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
$$
BRB319
WWUS53 KIND 170030
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
830 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
INC153-167-170040-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250517T0045Z/
Vigo IN-Sullivan IN-
830 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN VIGO AND NORTHEASTERN
SULLIVAN 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 1100 PM EDT for west central
Indiana.
LAT...LON 3919 8710 3933 8711 3939 8670 3919 8671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 266DEG 45KT 3924 8702
$$
INC021-119-170045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250517T0045Z/
Clay IN-Owen IN-
830 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CLAY AND SOUTHERN OWEN COUNTIES...
At 830 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 13 miles west of Spencer, or 24 miles southeast of Terre
Haute, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Spencer, Clay City, McCormicks Creek State Park, Patricksburg, Coal
City, and Freedom.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3919 8710 3933 8711 3939 8670 3919 8671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 266DEG 45KT 3924 8702
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BRB679
WWUS53 KIND 170039
SVSIND
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
839 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
INC021-170048-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250517T0045Z/
Clay IN-
839 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CLAY 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 west central
Indiana.
LAT...LON 3922 8693 3931 8694 3936 8670 3921 8671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 266DEG 47KT 3925 8687
$$
INC119-170045-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250517T0045Z/
Owen IN-
839 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN OWEN COUNTY...
At 838 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Spencer, or 19 miles west of Bloomington, moving
east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Spencer and McCormicks Creek State Park.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3922 8693 3931 8694 3936 8670 3921 8671
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 266DEG 47KT 3925 8687
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
BRB525 WWUS53 KIND 170042 SVSIND Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Indianapolis IN 842 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 INC119-170051- /O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250517T0045Z/ Owen IN- 842 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN OWEN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 845 PM EDT... The storm which prompted the warning no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central Indiana. LAT...LON 3922 8693 3931 8694 3936 8670 3921 8671 TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 266DEG 47KT 3925 8687 $$ BRB
The office that day
Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 8:08 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jennings, Shelby | 25 min |
| May 16, 8:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hendricks, Marion, Morgan, Putnam | 50 min |
| May 16, 8:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Decatur, Hancock, Henry, Rush, Shelby | 44 min |
| May 16, 8:25 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Madison, Marion | 50 min |
| May 16, 8:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Brown, Monroe, Morgan, Owen | 34 min |
| May 16, 8:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, Shelby | 43 min |
| May 16, 8:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | IND | Monroe | 21 min |
| May 16, 9:11 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Bartholomew, Brown, Johnson, Morgan, Shelby | 21 min |
| May 16, 9:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | IND | Hancock, Henry, Rush, Shelby | 43 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.