8 Tornadoes Confirmed From Wednesday Storms; 2 In Northwest Indiana, 3 In Will County, 1 In Cook County
- Severe storms caused damage across several communities, with an EF-1 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Gary, Indiana, according to the National Weather Service.
- Gary Mayor Eddie Melton declared a local disaster emergency following significant flooding and damage, stating, 'We have dozens of families in this footprint right now that have been displaced.'
- Emergency services reported one local woman was hospitalized in stable condition after being trapped but rescued by responders.
- Approximately 2,688 power outages remained in the area as of Thursday noon, with significant damages reported in the Gary and surrounding neighborhoods, according to NIPSCO.
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NWS confirms tornado caused damage in Cass County on Wednesday
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado caused damage in Cass County on Wednesday. Initial reports from the NWS indicated strong straight-line winds caused damage in Cass County. During a subsequent survey, however, the NWS determined a "weak, very disorganized tornado" caused the damage. The tornado was officially ruled an EF-0. The tornado's peak wind speeds were 65 mph, and its path length was 0.89 mi…
8 Tornadoes Confirmed From Wednesday Storms; 2 In Northwest Indiana, 3 In Will County, 1 In Cook County
8 Tornadoes Confirmed From Wednesday Storms; 2 In Northwest Indiana, 3 In Will County, 1 In Cook County - Across Illinois, IL - At least eight tornadoes hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana as severe storms moved through the area Wednesday evening.
NWS confirms 6 tornadoes touched down in Indiana, 4 centered in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — The National Weather Service has confirmed six tornadoes touched down in Indiana during Wednesday’s storms, with most of the wind power concentrated in Lake County. Three EF-0 tornadoes clipped through Lake County, specifically in Highland, Griffith, and Gary. An EF-1 tornado moved through west and southwest parts Gary, officials add. NWS also confirmed an EF-0 tornado shifted through parts of Miami County, cutting a p…
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