Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:55AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 8:55am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1055 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Homewood,
moving east at 70 mph. An additional tornado may be developing over
University Park, moving east at 70 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Schererville, Highland, Munster, Griffith, Dyer, and St. John
around 1100 AM CDT.
Merrillville and Crown Point around 1105 AM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hobart, Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Lake, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov