US Edition8 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…
Why Forecasting A Tornado's Strike Zone Is Still Elusive
Pinpointing exactly where a tornado will touch down – like those that hit states including Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama on March 14 and 15 – still relies heavily on seeing the storms developing on radar. The post Why Forecasting A Tornado’s Strike Zone Is Still Elusive appeared first on FlaglerLive.
City of Gary Begins Recovery After EF1 Tornado Causes Widespread Damage
The City of Gary is in recovery mode after the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado swept through the area on March 19th at approximately 5:45 PM. The storm brought powerful winds, flooding in various areas, and widespread downed trees and powerlines. Impacts have been felt in neighborhoods from the Emerson community in […]
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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