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2025 [KIND] INDIANAPOLIS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 18

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Storm Based Warning History

032 
WFUS53 KIND 302329
TORIND
INC005-031-310000-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0018.250330T2329Z-250331T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
729 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Decatur County in central Indiana...
  East central Bartholomew County in central Indiana...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 729 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 8
  miles east of Columbus, moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and damaging winds in excess of 70 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Westport, Newpoint, Greensburg, Letts, Burney, Newbern, Hartsville,
  Millhousen, Lake Santee, Grammer, and Columbus.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 132 and 144.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3914 8579 3925 8584
      3944 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 256DEG 47KT 3921 8576 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CM
552 
WWUS53 KIND 302339
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
739 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC005-302349-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Bartholomew IN-
739 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and
southeastern Indiana.

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3915 8568 3931 8568
      3944 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 256DEG 47KT 3924 8559 

$$

INC031-310000-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Decatur IN-
739 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR DECATUR
COUNTY...

At 739 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located 9 miles
southwest of Greensburg, or 17 miles east of Columbus, moving east at
55 mph.

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...
Westport, Newpoint, Greensburg, Letts, Burney, Millhousen, and Lake
Santee.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 132 and 144.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3915 8568 3931 8568
      3944 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 256DEG 47KT 3924 8559 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CM
343 
WWUS53 KIND 302344
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
744 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC031-310000-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Decatur IN-
744 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN DECATUR COUNTY...

At 744 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Greensburg, or 15 miles west of Batesville, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and wind gusts in excess of 70 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.

Locations impacted include...
Newpoint, Millhousen, and Greensburg.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 136 and 144.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3916 8556 3933 8554
      3939 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 256DEG 47KT 3926 8550 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CM
Permalink to 202503302329-KIND-WFUS53-TORIND
032 
WFUS53 KIND 302329
TORIND
INC005-031-310000-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0018.250330T2329Z-250331T0000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
729 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Decatur County in central Indiana...
  East central Bartholomew County in central Indiana...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 729 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 8
  miles east of Columbus, moving east at 55 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and damaging winds in excess of 70 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Westport, Newpoint, Greensburg, Letts, Burney, Newbern, Hartsville,
  Millhousen, Lake Santee, Grammer, and Columbus.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 132 and 144.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3914 8579 3925 8584
      3944 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 256DEG 47KT 3921 8576 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CM
Permalink to 202503302339-KIND-WWUS53-SVSIND
552 
WWUS53 KIND 302339
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
739 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC005-302349-
/O.CAN.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Bartholomew IN-
739 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and
southeastern Indiana.

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3915 8568 3931 8568
      3944 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 256DEG 47KT 3924 8559 

$$

INC031-310000-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Decatur IN-
739 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR DECATUR
COUNTY...

At 739 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located 9 miles
southwest of Greensburg, or 17 miles east of Columbus, moving east at
55 mph.

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...
Westport, Newpoint, Greensburg, Letts, Burney, Millhousen, and Lake
Santee.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 132 and 144.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3915 8568 3931 8568
      3944 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2339Z 256DEG 47KT 3924 8559 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CM
Permalink to 202503302344-KIND-WWUS53-SVSIND
343 
WWUS53 KIND 302344
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
744 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC031-310000-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T0000Z/
Decatur IN-
744 PM EDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN DECATUR COUNTY...

At 744 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Greensburg, or 15 miles west of Batesville, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and wind gusts in excess of 70 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.

Locations impacted include...
Newpoint, Millhousen, and Greensburg.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 136 and 144.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3926 8530 3916 8551 3916 8556 3933 8554
      3939 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2344Z 256DEG 47KT 3926 8550 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CM

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