Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 11:16PM CDT until April 17 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
TORIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1116 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Kingsford Heights, or 7 miles southeast of
Westville, moving northeast at 45 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Kingsford Heights around 1120 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Byron,
South Center, Salem Heights, Fish Lake, Tracy, Kingsbury, Stillwell,
and Union Mills.
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.
Area Description:
La Porte, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov