Tornado Warning for Pike, IN
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What is happening
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Pike County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 415 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Winslow, or 8 miles east of Oakland City, moving southeast at 35 mph....
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.
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Bulletin details
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Pike County in southwestern Indiana... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 415 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Winslow, or 8 miles east of Oakland City, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. A confirmed tornado was reported in Winslow. 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. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Pike County.
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Tornado Warning issued August 12 at 4:15PM EDT until August 12 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Paducah KY
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Paducah KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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