The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for a large portion of Indiana from 1-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. This alert includes Delaware, Henry and Randolph Counties in East Central Indiana, as well as dozens of other counties across the state.
The NWS has listed the following counties under a Tornado Watch:
Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, Decatur, Delaware, DeKalb, Elkhart, Fountain, Fulton, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Jay, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Lake, Lawrence, LaPorte, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Owen, Parke, Porter, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Rush, Shelby, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Wells, White, Whitley.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. Residents in the affected areas should stay weather-aware, monitor local forecasts, and be prepared to seek shelter immediately if a warning is issued.
Beyond the possibility for tornadoes, this storm system is expected to bring widespread thunderstorms, according to the NWS, this afternoon into this evening. The potential for severe storms ranges from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday.
Residents in Delaware County should be prepared for the possibility of damaging winds, with a small possibility of large hail, isolated tornadoes, and localized flash flooding.
More storms possible on Thursday, then extreme heat
According to the NWS, storm chances may linger into Thursday with isolated thunderstorms possible, but the biggest concern heading into the weekend is the forecast for dangerous heat.
Forecasted highs are in the low 90s according to the NWS, but the heat index values in the Muncie area could climb to 100 to 105 degrees from Saturday, June 21 through Tuesday, June 24.
The heat is expected to be at the worst during afternoon hours.
Residents are encouraged to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated, and to check on vulnerable individuals during the upcoming stretch of hot weather.
More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found at http://weather.gov/ind.
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