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Terre Haute Police Department
Tuesday May 7th, 2024 :: 04:32 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Tornado Warning until 05:15PM

TORIND The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Central Vigo County in west central Indiana... Northern Clay County in west central Indiana...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 431 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Terre Haute, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. 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... Terre Haute, Brazil, West Terre Haute, Prairieton, Seelyville, Knightsville, Harmony, Staunton, Carbon, Center Point, Riley, Fontanet, Cory, North Terre Haute, and Indiana State University. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 29.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY, IN ... VIGO, IN

Instructions:

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the same area. 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.

Address/Location
Terre Haute Police Department
222 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 812-238-1661

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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