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Tornado Warning for Lake, IN

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At 1107 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage stretches across Lake County, and was moving east at over 75 mph. HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to...

What the bulletin says to do

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.

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Bulletin details

At 1107 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage stretches across Lake County, and was moving east at over 75 mph. HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph. 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. These dangerous storms will be near... Merrillville, Hobart, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Winfield around 1110 AM CDT.

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Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:07AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

    Official revision
  2. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:01AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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  3. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:55AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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  4. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:45AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Chicago IL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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