Tornado Warning
Clay County, IN · ended Wed 6:00 PM EST
A tornado is happening or radar shows one forming. Go to a basement or an inside room on the lowest floor now.
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EST for west central Indiana.
What to do during a Tornado Warning
- 1Go to your safe place nowA basement, storm shelter, or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- 2Protect your head and neckGet under something sturdy and cover up with your arms, a mattress, blankets or a helmet.
- 3Leave mobile homesMobile homes are not safe in a tornado. Go to the nearest sturdy building or shelter if you can get there quickly.
- 4If you are drivingDon’t shelter under a bridge or overpass. Get to a sturdy building if you can.
- 5Stay until it is overKeep alerts on and stay sheltered until the warning ends.
Tornado Watch vs. Warning
Tornado Warning questions
How long does a Tornado Warning last?
Usually 30 to 60 minutes. It covers the storm’s path and can be extended or replaced as the storm moves.
Who issues a Tornado Warning?
The local National Weather Service office, when a tornado is reported or radar shows one forming. In Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada issues them.
What if I can’t reach a building?
As a last resort, stay in your car with the seat belt on and your head below the windows, or lie in a ditch well below the road and cover your head. Never shelter under a bridge or overpass.