Tornado Warning Issued for Northern Morgan County, Indiana
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A Tornado Warning is in effect for Northern Morgan County in central Indiana until 3:30 PM EDT on August 1, 2026, due to radar-indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Indiana
- Issued
- August 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis IN
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Alert Details
A Tornado Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Indianapolis IN. The alert is effective from 2:51 PM EDT on August 1, 2026, until 3:30 PM EDT on August 1, 2026. The event type is Tornado Warning with extreme severity, immediate urgency, and observed certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northern Morgan County in central Indiana. Locations impacted include Mooresville, Brooklyn, Monrovia, and Lake Hart. This includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 56 and 57.
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
At 2:51 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Martinsville, or 22 miles north of Bloomington, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard is tornado with radar indicated rotation. 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.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately from 2:51 PM EDT and remains in effect until 3:30 PM EDT on August 1, 2026.
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