Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:25AM CDT until August 11 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 9:25am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
At 1124 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from South Haven to near Kouts to near Roselawn, moving
east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS producing measured winds gusts over 80
mph.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, East Chicago, Schererville,
Hobart, Crown Point, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Lake Village, Griffith, Lake
Station, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Roselawn, New Chicago,
Lake Dalecarlia, Shelby, Schneider, Thayer, and Sumava Resorts.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
Area Description:
Lake, IN; Newton, IN
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov