Tornado Warning Issued for Hancock and Henry Counties in Indiana
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NOAA issued it on May 2, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Hancock and Henry Counties in Indiana until 6:15 PM EDT on April 24, 2026, due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Indiana
- Issued
- May 2, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Indiana.
Tornado Warning in Indiana
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Warning. This alert is effective from 5:35 PM EDT until 6:15 PM EDT on April 24, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects northeastern Hancock County and Henry County in Indiana. Specific locations in the path include Shirley, Kennard, Cadiz, Greensboro, New Castle, Sulphur Springs, Mount Summit, Mooreland, and Summit Lake State Park. It also impacts Interstate 70 between mile markers 109 and 129.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazards include flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. The tornado is indicated by radar rotation, with potential for up to 0.75 inches hail size.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:35 PM EDT and expires at 6:15 PM EDT on April 24, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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