Tornado Warning for Marion, IN
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- Marion
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What is happening
At 530 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Indianapolis, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Tornado. 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,...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 530 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Indianapolis, and is nearly stationary. HAZARD...Tornado. 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. Locations impacted include... Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Warren Park, and Monument Circle. This includes the following highways... Interstate 65 between mile markers 107 and 115. Interstate 70 between mile markers 78 and 85.
Lifecycle record
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Tornado Warning issued August 1 at 5:31PM EDT until August 1 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Official revision - Alert
Tornado Warning issued August 1 at 5:23PM EDT until August 1 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
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Source and limitations
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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