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06/18/2026

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Shelby, southern Rush, Decatur and northeastern Bartholomew Counties through 100 AM EDT...

At 1224 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles south of Shelbyville, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Adams, Flat Rock, Milford, Geneva, St. Paul, Clarksburg,
Burney, Waldron, Moscow, Newpoint, Sandusky, and Lake Santee.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 120 and 144.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for central
Indiana.

06/18/2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Central Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 100 AM EDT.

* At 1211 AM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located 8 miles north
of Brownstown, or 10 miles west of Seymour, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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...
Seymour, North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Jonesville, Hayden,
Azalia, Freetown, Cortland, Country Squire Lakes, and Butlerville.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 59.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

TORNADO...OBSERVED;
MAX HAIL SIZE...

06/18/2026

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Western Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Southern Shelby County in central Indiana...
Brown County in south central Indiana...
Central Monroe County in south central Indiana...

* WHEN...Until 230 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1112 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Bloomington, Columbus, Nashville, Edinburgh, Clifford, Gnaw
Bone, Stone Head, Spearsville, Peoga, Beanblossom, Helmsburg,
Yellowwood Lake, Lake Lemon, Woodville Hills, Taylorsville,
Unionville, Indiana University and Whitehall.
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06/18/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1110 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Southeastern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...

Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 1145 PM EDT.

* At 1109 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast
of Seymour, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
North Vernon, Vernon, Westport, Elizabethtown, Hayden, Azalia,
Country Squire Lakes, Butlerville, Grammer, and Nebraska.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 53 and 54.

06/18/2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...

* Until 1130 PM EDT.

* At 1047 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Columbus, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Columbus, Hope, Hartsville, Clifford, and Newbern.

06/18/2026

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1042 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Brown County in south central Indiana...
Southwestern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northeastern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
West central Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1042 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located 7 miles southeast of Nashville, or 15 miles
southwest of Columbus, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Columbus, Seymour, Jonesville, Spurgeons Corner, Azalia,
Waymansville, Elkinsville, Cortland, Stone Head, and Story.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 48 and 64.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3908 8628 3918 8620 3910 8565 3892 8581
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 288DEG 46KT 3911 8617

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

06/18/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1028 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Southwestern Decatur County in central Indiana...
Brown County in south central Indiana...
Southern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northern Jackson County in south central Indiana...
Northwestern Jennings County in southeastern Indiana...

* Until 1115 PM EDT.

* At 1028 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Nashville to near Bloomington, moving east at
45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Bloomington, Columbus, Seymour, Nashville, Elizabethtown,
Jonesville, Waymansville, Freetown, Gnaw Bone, Grammer, Spurgeons Corner, Yellowwood Lake, Azalia, Monroe Reservoir, Woodville Hills, Elkinsville, Cortland, Charles Deam Wilderness, Stone Head, and Story.

This includes Interstate 65 between mile markers 50 and 70.

06/18/2026

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
1015 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Southern Brown County in south central Indiana...
Southwestern Bartholomew County in central Indiana...
Northwestern Jackson County in south central Indiana...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 1015 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Bloomington, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Bloomington, Nashville, Ellettsville, Indiana University, Gnaw
Bone, Spurgeons Corner, Yellowwood Lake, Woodville Hills,
Elkinsville, Stone Head, Story, Unionville, and Whitehall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

06/17/2026

TORNADO WATCH 344, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT EARLY THIS

MORNING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR

THE FOLLOWING AREAS



IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 24 COUNTIES



IN CENTRAL INDIANA



BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR HANCOCK

HENDRICKS JOHNSON MARION

MORGAN RUSH SHELBY



IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA



HENRY



IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA



BROWN JACKSON LAWRENCE

MONROE



IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA



JENNINGS



IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA



DAVIESS GREENE KNOX

MARTIN SULLIVAN



IN WEST CENTRAL INDIANA



CLAY OWEN PUTNAM

VIGO



THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEDFORD, BLOOMFIELD, BLOOMINGTON,

BRAZIL, BROWNSBURG, CARLISLE, COLUMBUS, DANVILLE, FARMERSBURG,

FRANKLIN, GOSPORT, GREENCASTLE, GREENFIELD, GREENSBURG,

GREENWOOD, INDIANAPOLIS, JASONVILLE, LINTON, LOOGOOTEE,

MARTINSVILLE, MITCHELL, MOORESVILLE, NASHVILLE, NEW CASTLE,

NORTH VERNON, PLAINFIELD, RUSHVILLE, SEYMOUR, SHELBURN,

SHELBYVILLE, SHOALS, SPENCER, SULLIVAN, TERRE HAUTE, VINCENNES,

WASHINGTON, AND WORTHINGTON.

06/17/2026

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Landmark Columbus Foundation has announced that Yes And, the 2024–25 cycle of Exhibit Columbus, has received an Honorable Mention in the Place Art category of the 2026 Great Places Awards presented by the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA).