Tornado Warning for Knox, IN
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What is happening
At 715 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of Russellville, or 12 miles northeast of Vincennes, moving east at 35 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....
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
At 715 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of Russellville, or 12 miles northeast of Vincennes, moving east at 35 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. Locations impacted include... Bicknell.
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Tornado Warning issued October 15 at 7:15PM EDT until October 15 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued October 15 at 7:07PM EDT until October 15 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Indianapolis IN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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