Tornado Warning Issued for Vigo and Sullivan Counties in Indiana Until 6:30 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 parts of Vigo and Sullivan counties as a severe thunderstorm with radar-indicated rotation moves through the area.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- West Central and 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 West Central and Southwestern Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Tornado Warning for southwestern Vigo County in west central Indiana and north central Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana. The alert was issued at 5:43 PM EST after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a specific geographic region including:
- Southwestern Vigo County (West Central Indiana)
- North Central Sullivan County (Southwestern Indiana)
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, Prairieton, Prairie Creek, Farmersburg, Pimento, and Indiana State University. The warning also encompasses Interstate 70 between mile markers 1 and 10.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately 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, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Mobile homes are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
- Source: Radar indicated rotation.
- Storm Motion: At 5:43 PM EST, the storm was located near Marshall, moving east at 30 mph.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 5:43 PM EST and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM EST on February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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