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2025 [KLOT] CHICAGO Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 9

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811 
WFUS53 KLOT 301930
TORLOT
INC089-111-302000-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0009.250330T1930Z-250330T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
230 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
  Southeastern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 230 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Lake Village, moving northeast at 60 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Shelby and Roselawn around 235 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4123 8723 4122 8728 4112 8728 4104 8747
      4113 8751 4136 8722 4124 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 228DEG 54KT 4111 8743 

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

$$

Carlaw
939 
WWUS53 KLOT 301937
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
237 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC089-111-302000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Newton IN-Lake IN-
237 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON AND SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTIES...

At 237 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Shelby, or near DeMotte, moving northeast at 60 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Newton and southeastern Lake Counties, including the
following locations... Thayer.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4123 8723 4122 8728 4115 8728 4112 8732
      4120 8741 4136 8722 4124 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 228DEG 54KT 4119 8732 

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

$$

Carlaw
616 
WWUS53 KLOT 301944
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
244 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC111-301954-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Newton IN-
244 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NEWTON 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 700 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 4124 8722 4122 8728 4119 8732 4127 8732
      4136 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 221DEG 46KT 4126 8728 

$$

INC089-302000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Lake IN-
244 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTY...

At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near DeMotte, moving northeast 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Lake County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4124 8722 4122 8728 4119 8732 4127 8732
      4136 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 221DEG 46KT 4126 8728 

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

$$

Carlaw
606 
WWUS53 KLOT 301954
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
254 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC089-302004-
/O.EXP.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Lake IN-
254 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
300 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 4124 8722 4122 8728 4119 8732 4127 8732
      4136 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 228DEG 54KT 4136 8713 

$$

Carlaw
Permalink to 202503301930-KLOT-WFUS53-TORLOT
811 
WFUS53 KLOT 301930
TORLOT
INC089-111-302000-
/O.NEW.KLOT.TO.W.0009.250330T1930Z-250330T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
230 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
  Southeastern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 230 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Lake Village, moving northeast at 60 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Shelby and Roselawn around 235 PM CDT.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4123 8723 4122 8728 4112 8728 4104 8747
      4113 8751 4136 8722 4124 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1930Z 228DEG 54KT 4111 8743 

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

$$

Carlaw
Permalink to 202503301937-KLOT-WWUS53-SVSLOT
939 
WWUS53 KLOT 301937
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
237 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC089-111-302000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Newton IN-Lake IN-
237 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NEWTON AND SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTIES...

At 237 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Shelby, or near DeMotte, moving northeast at 60 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Newton and southeastern Lake Counties, including the
following locations... Thayer.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4123 8723 4122 8728 4115 8728 4112 8732
      4120 8741 4136 8722 4124 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1937Z 228DEG 54KT 4119 8732 

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

$$

Carlaw
Permalink to 202503301944-KLOT-WWUS53-SVSLOT
616 
WWUS53 KLOT 301944
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
244 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC111-301954-
/O.CAN.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Newton IN-
244 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN NEWTON 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 700 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 4124 8722 4122 8728 4119 8732 4127 8732
      4136 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 221DEG 46KT 4126 8728 

$$

INC089-302000-
/O.CON.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Lake IN-
244 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTY...

At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near DeMotte, moving northeast 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Lake County.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4124 8722 4122 8728 4119 8732 4127 8732
      4136 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 221DEG 46KT 4126 8728 

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

$$

Carlaw
Permalink to 202503301954-KLOT-WWUS53-SVSLOT
606 
WWUS53 KLOT 301954
SVSLOT

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
254 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

INC089-302004-
/O.EXP.KLOT.TO.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250330T2000Z/
Lake IN-
254 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAKE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
300 PM CDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for northwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 4124 8722 4122 8728 4119 8732 4127 8732
      4136 8722
TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 228DEG 54KT 4136 8713 

$$

Carlaw

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