Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 11:57AM EDT until August 11 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Northern IndianaFFWIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Cass IN County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Fulton IN County in north central Indiana...
West Central Miami County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Wabash County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...
Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Starke County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 300 PM EDT /200 PM CDT/.
* At 1156 AM EDT /1056 AM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
1 to 2 inches in 1 hour in the heaviest thunderstorms. Additional
rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Peru, Wabash, Knox, Winamac, North Judson, Wanatah, Medaryville,
La Crosse, Mexico, Wells, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Erie, Denver,
Fulton, Lawton, Vanmeter Park, Lake Bruce and Star City.
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
SVRIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Eastern Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana...
Western Fulton County in north central Indiana...
Northwestern Cass County in north central Indiana...
* Until 100 PM EDT.
* At 1208 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winamac,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Winamac, Royal Center, Pulaski, Ripley, Kewanna, Fulton,
Leiters Ford, Beardstown, Vanmeter Park, Leases Corner, Athens,
Lawton, Bruce Lake Station, Metea, Grass Creek, Lake Bruce, Star
City, Thornhope, and Fletcher.
Safety instructions
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SVRIWX
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Pulaski County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1230 PM EDT.
* At 1143 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Medaryville,
or 11 miles west of Winamac, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Winamac, Francesville, Medaryville, Pulaski, Ripley, Monterey,
Beardstown, Vanmeter Park, Lakeside In Pulaski County, Denham,
Lawton, Clarks, Star City, and Thornhope.
Safety instructions
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay
away from windows.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1002 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain slow moving
thunderstorms continuously developing over the same areas.
Localized flooding is expected to begin shortly.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Valparaiso, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Lakes of the Four
Seasons, Roselawn, Kouts, Wheeler, Boone Grove, Malden,
Stoutsburg and Dunns Bridge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
At 1107 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was racing toward
Porter County at over 75 mph.
HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Valparaiso around 1115 AM CDT.
Safety instructions
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
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