Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 18 at 12:55AM EDT until April 18 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:55pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1254 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Buchanan to Roseland to
near Lakeville, moving northeast at 55 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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
South Bend, Mishawaka, Niles, Georgetown, Granger, Gulivoire Park,
Osceola, and Edwardsburg around 100 AM EDT.
Elkhart around 105 AM EDT.
Simonton Lake around 110 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Jimtown,
Indian Village, Barron Lake, Adamsville, Bertrand, Eagle Lake, and
Woodland.
This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 72 and
91.
Instruction:
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!
Area Description:
Elkhart, IN; St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; Cass, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov