Tornado watch issued Wednesday for parts of Indiana, Ohio. Here's what to expect
A tornado watch has been issued until 7 p.m. Wednesday for more than a dozen counties in northeast Indiana as well as portions of Ohio.
The line of developing storms moving across Indiana Wednesday afternoon could also bring scattered hail and possible wind gusts of up to 70 mph in some areas, according to the National Weather Service of Central Indiana.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana and Ohio until 7 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/PhnLngURPa
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) April 17, 2024
"The threat for severe weather over northeast portions of central Indiana will be over by 2-3 p.m. with severe weather concerns further northeast into Ohio through early evening," said meteorologists with NWS on social media.
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Live weather radar for Central Indiana
How to stay safe during a tornado
Tornadoes develop rapidly, so planning a safety plan ahead of time is important.
The National Weather Service has a preparedness guide for all types of severe weather including tornadoes.
Here are some rules for when a tornado strikes:
Move to a basement or safe room
If there’s no basement, find a windowless interior room or hallway
Leave mobile homes and find the closest sturdy building
If outside: get into a vehicle, buckle up and drive to a sturdy building
IndyStar environmental reporter Karl Schneider contributed to this article.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: April 17, 2024: Tornado watch issued for parts of Indiana, Ohio