Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 24 at 4:53PM EDT until April 24 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 453 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lawrence, or near Indianapolis, moving northeast at
40 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...
Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Lawrence, Castleton, and Geist
Reservoir around 500 PM EDT.
Noblesville around 505 PM EDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 65 between mile markers 115 and 116.
Interstate 69 between mile markers 200 and 211.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 83 and 84.
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.
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Hamilton, IN; Marion, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Indianapolis IN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov