A MCS tracked east-northeast from east-central MO/central IL Wednesday evening (May 22) through the IWX CWA early Thursday morning (May 23). Widespread wind gusts of 50-60 mph, with embedded channeled microburst gusts in excess of 70 mph, occurred with associated bowing segments.
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The episode as NWS IWX wrote it up.
A MCS tracked east-northeast from east-central MO/central IL Wednesday evening (May 22) through the IWX CWA early Thursday morning (May 23). Widespread wind gusts of 50-60 mph, with embedded channeled microburst gusts in excess of 70 mph, occurred with associated bowing segments.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Northern Indiana wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 23, 1:52 AM EST, 1 hour 23 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Northern Indiana 252 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 .SYNOPSIS... Issued at 1212 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 Dry and mild conditions during the early overnight will give way to showers and thunderstorms from west to east between 3 AM EDT and 7 AM EDT this morning. Some storms could be strong to severe overnight into early Thursday morning with hail, gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. Drier conditions then return Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. High temperatures this afternoon will reach into mid 70s to low 80s. Friday into the upcoming holiday weekend will then feature near normal temperatures and periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms. && .SHORT TERM...(Today and Tonight) Issued at 240 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 Strong bowing segments were upstream over Illinois ahead of a cold front where wind gust reports were close to 70 mph which matched the forward speed of the returns in the Springfield area. Given the radar returns and a very distinguished rear inflow notch, fast storm movement and the likelihood of cell mergers, have coordinated with the SPC and added severe mention to the forecast given a good chance for a watch. There is a good chance for severe wind gusts, especially west of Highway 31 all of the way to the Mich line. Organized convection is still expected east of Highway 31 where wind gusts to or above 50 mph are possible. A large cell merger had taken place about 240 EDT southwest of IKK bring an greater likelihood for severe storms into the Laporte County area. Storms will move through rapidly and should clear the area by late morning. && .LONG TERM...(Friday through Wednesday) Issued at 240 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 For Friday through the middle of next week, the pattern will remain active north of the upper ridge with periodic chances for showers and storms. Precipitable water values will be above 1.5 inches and times and bring the potential for heavy rain, especially if cell train. Highs should be around 80 to 85 most if not all days through next week Wednesday. && .AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday Night) Issued at 1212 AM EDT Thu May 22 2019 Widespread showers and thunderstorms from north central Illinois into eastern Missouri will shift east across northern Indiana during the overnight hours. Upstream storms should gradually congeal into larger convective complex as it enters northwest Indiana after 08Z with a threat of strong/severe storms and associated wind/hail potential. Instability gradient would appear to favor areas generally along and south of Route 30 for greatest severe threat overnight. Have not made much timing to previous timing in TAFs, with 08Z-11Z TSRA mention at KSBN and 09Z-12Z at KFWA. Did also include a mention of stronger westerly wind gusts to 35-40 knots in association with stronger storms at KFWA. Strong winds aloft should allow for steady eastward progression of possible congealed convective complex, taking bulk of stronger storms into northwest Ohio after 10Z or 11Z. Will also continue mention of LLWS overnight with strongest southwesterly low level jet of 45 to 50 knots at 2000 ft. Remainder of the short term period should be quiet, with westerly winds and gusts to around 20 knots across northern Indiana during the day Thursday as frontal boundary sags south of the terminals. Focus for additional shower and storm activity on Thursday should remain across southern Indiana/Ohio. && .IWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... IN...NONE. MI...NONE. OH...NONE. LM...NONE. && SYNOPSIS...Marsili/Steinwedel SHORT TERM...Skipper LONG TERM...Skipper AVIATION...Marsili Visit us at www.weather.gov/iwx Follow us on Facebook...Twitter...and YouTube at: www.facebook.com/NWSNorthernIndiana www.twitter.com/nwsiwx www.youtube.com/NWSNorthernIndiana
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Northern Indiana 321 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 INZ027-034-MIZ077>081-OHZ001-002-004-005-015-016-024-025-240730- Adams-Jay-Berrien-Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-Branch-Hillsdale-Williams- Fulton OH-Defiance-Henry-Paulding-Putnam-Van Wert-Allen OH- 321 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana, southwest Michigan and northwest Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong to possibly severe storms with wind gusts above 50 mph will move across the area early this morning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms will continue for much of the Friday night through Tuesday period. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible at times, along with the potential of isolated strong to severe storms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. INZ003>009-012>018-020-022>026-032-033-240730- La Porte-St. Joseph IN-Elkhart-Lagrange-Steuben-Noble-De Kalb-Starke- Pulaski-Marshall-Fulton IN-Kosciusko-Whitley-Allen IN-White-Cass IN- Miami-Wabash-Huntington-Wells-Grant-Blackford- 321 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 /221 AM CDT Thu May 23 2019/ ...SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 216 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ THIS MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern Indiana. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Severe Thunderstorm Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms will continue for much of the Friday night through Tuesday period. Locally heavy rainfall will be possible at times, along with the potential of isolated strong to severe storms. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed early this morning. LMZ043-046-240730- New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI-Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI- 321 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for The Nearshore Waters of Southeastern Lake Michigan. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Strong storms will move across the nearshore waters early this morning with wind gusts greater than 40 knots possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Periodic chances of thunderstorms can be expected through Memorial Day and may bring gusty winds along with hazards to small craft.
The Northern Indiana radar (KIWX), 51 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 08:15 UTC.
57 thunderstorm wind, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.
Two one to two diameter healthy trees were blown down.
A two foot diameter tree was uprooted and fell onto three cars, crushing them.
Large trees were blown down at the Ferrisville cemetery at the corner of Kern and US 331. Power lines were also down in the area.
Trees and power lines were blown down across the east side of Mishawaka along US 331 and Bremen Highway.
Large tree was blown down across the road at US 331 and Cleveland Road.
A trained spotter reported numerous trees and power lines were down in the area. One of these trees, roughly one to two foot diameter, was blown down onto a car.
A trained spotter reported trees were blown down onto power lines.
A trained spotter reported a large two to three foot diameter tree was downed near Duke Energy.
The public reported a six to twelve inch diameter tree limb was blown down onto a home.
The public reported numerous trees down in the area. A large wooded playset was tossed several yards.
Emergency management officials relayed numerous reports of damage to trees, structures and vehicles around Logansport.
An off duty NWS employee reported one to three foot diameter trees were blown down onto a house on High Street. The home sustained roof damage.
A trained spotter reported damage to the roof of an auto body shop.
The public reported a tree was blown down onto US-30, east of Bourbon.
A trained spotter reported a very large tree was blown down.
Severe one to two foot diameter trees were blown down across the area.
The public reported structural damage to a pump house. Several large, healthy trees from two to four feet were uprooted with several limbs blown down.
An off duty NWS employee reported several trees ranging from one to three feet in diameter, were downed or snapped in half at a residence. One of the trees fell onto a home, causing roof damage.
Local fire officials reported roof damage to the Economy Lodge on the east side of Warsaw. Numerous trees were reported down in both Warsaw and Winona Lake.
An off duty NWS employee reported a one foot diameter blue spruce tree was partial uprooted.
An off duty NWS employee reported a healthy two foot diameter tree limb was blown down onto a power line.
A off duty NWS employee estimated winds to 60 mph.
An off duty NWS employee reported a large trees was blown down onto northbound State Route 13, blocking traffic.
The public reported four to six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.
The public reported tree branches were blown down with the top portion of a chimney being blown off the roof.
A 61 mph wind gust was recorded at the NWS Northern Indiana office.
A large silo was blown partially down at Heritage Creamery.
The public reported an anchored play set was flipped upside down with several small tree limbs being blown down.
The public reported a few trees and power lines were blown down.
Local media reported numerous trees were snapped or uprooted west of Howe along County Road West 450 North.
Local media reported dugouts at a nearby ball field were destroyed.
Local media reported a barn was destroyed on North County road 100 East between East 600 North and East 700 North.
The public reported a large tree was blown down southwest of the intersection of US-33 and State Route 109.
An off duty NWS employee reported a six to ten inch diameter tree branch was blown down near Line and North Street.
Local media reported significant tree and power line damage in and around Howe. T.
Emergency management officials reported trees being blown down onto several roads.
A trained spotter reported a large one to two foot diameter tree was snapped in half, falling onto a home. Other smaller tree limbs were down and fell onto some roofs as well.
Emergency management officials reported minor structural damage to a church as well as the adjacent fire department.
The public reported a large tree limb was blown down onto Leighty Road.
Local media reported numerous trees were blown down in Wolcottville.
Emergency management officials reported trees were blown down in the area.
Emergency management reported at least one tree was blown down in the area with winds estimated to 60 mph in Huntington.
A trained spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust.
Emergency management officials reported a semi was blown over at the intersection of State Routes 9 and 124.
A trained spotter reported several large tree limbs were blown down, some causing minor roof damage.
A trained spotter reported a rooftop anemometer recorded a 76 mph wind gust before it was destroyed.
Local media reported trees uprooted or snapped from Orland to Pleasant Lake. Several roads were closed from the downed trees.
Two six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down with a local weather station recording a 68 mph wind gust.
The public reported a tree was snapped onto a power line on State Route 427, just past County Road 4 near Hamilton, IN.
Trees and power lines were blown down in Marion.
Emergency management officials reported numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines down across the county.
Local media reported two trees were blown down, one onto a home and several cars with the other blocking a intersection.
A trained spotter measured a 70 mph wind gust.
A trained spotter estimated 70 mph winds with several trees being blown down.
The public reported a one foot diameter trees was uprooted.
Several large trees were blown down. Structure damage was reported to at least 1 home in the town, with a car also being crushed and back window broke out by another tree.
Damage pictures and an eyewitness report indicate a brief, small torando formed just west of a large farm in northeast Grant county. The tornado moved above a tens of a mile in an east northeast direction, substantially damaging a newer farm building. The roofing material of this barn was lifted and thrown east over the top of two other barns which only sustained minor damage. The roof trusses were flipped upside down, mainly landing inside the building. Additional roofing and siding material from the building was hurled east into and over grain silos and barns on the east side of the property. This debris was strewn up to approximately severe tenths of a mile east across an open field. Damage was consistent with an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds to 105 mph.
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