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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado watch for parts of western, central, and southern Indiana on Sunday afternoon. The agency issued the alert
around 3.45 pm and said the watch stays in place until 9 pm. The watch covers counties including Marion, Hamilton, Johnson, Boone, Tippecanoe, Monroe, Morgan, Cass, Clinton, White, and others. According to NWS, the system will move across the Midwest from west to east. It will affects Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Kentucky. The storms will bring strong wind, heavy rain, hail, and fast temperature drops.
Which Areas Will Be Affected?
The tornado watch covers over 20 Indiana counties. The list includes Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Hamilton, Johnson, Marion, Monroe, Tipton, White, Boone, Cass, Hendricks, Montgomery, Owen, Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Miami, Morgan, Parke, Putnam, and Tippecanoe.
According to NWS advisory, storms will move in a line across the region. Forecasters track hail the size of quarters. Wind speeds will climb to around 75 mph.
Temperatures will fall fast, from around 60 degree Celsius to near 20 degree Celsius. The National Weather Service reports that over five million people face impact because of the size of the system. Officials expect the storms to weaken once the line passes east of Indianapolis.
Difference Between Tornado Watch And Warning
A tornado watch means conditions support tornado formation. No tornadoes are confirmed at this time. A tornado watch does not mean a tornado is on the ground. It means conditions support tornado formation. During a watch, people should stay alert, keep an eye on weather updates, and review their safety plans. Think of it as a “be ready” signal.
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A tornado warning means that a tornado is happening right now or has been seen on radar. It could cause damage to homes, trees, and roads. A warning is more serious than a watch because the tornado is active, not just possible. People must take action immediately, like moving to a safe place or storm shelter.
