Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Sullivan County, Indiana Until 6:15 PM EST
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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 an immediate Tornado Warning for northwestern Sullivan County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the region.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Indianapolis
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana. This alert was issued at 5:37 PM EST following radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northwestern Sullivan County. Locations in the path of the storm include:
- Fairbanks
- Graysville
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should immediately move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, you must move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris. Mobile homes are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and golf ball-sized hail (up to 1.75 inches).
- Storm Movement: At 5:36 PM EST, the storm was located near Hutsonville (9 miles north of Robinson), moving east at 35 mph.
- Potential Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Tree damage is highly likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and is currently scheduled to expire at 6:15 PM EST on February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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