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The Indianapolis Star |
Severe weather caused damage across Indiana on Wednesday after multiple tornadoes struck the state. The National Weather Service confirmed Thursday that an EF2 tornado touched down near Brownsburg in ...
CBS News |
Violent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least two people, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off homes.
U.S. News & World Report |
The coming days were also forecast to bring the risk of potentially deadly flash flooding to the South and Midwest as severe thunderstorms blowing eastward become supercharged.
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Governor Mike Braun announced the Indiana National Guard was being called upon to help people after tornado-producing storm sweeps Indiana.
A line of strong storms—including reported tornadoes in Brownsburg and Carmel—passed through central Indiana on Wednesday night, creating power outages and flooding, downing trees and damaging buildings.
We had multiple debris signatures in the radar beam across central Indiana, confirming tornadoes. However, the actual paths will be confirmed by the NWS.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service indicated all hazards are possible including tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail Wednesday night.
Wednesday night's severe weather impacted nearly half of Indiana's 92 counties. That's a big reason why Governor Mike Braun has activated the Indiana National Guard to help with storm recovery.
About 50 soldiers based in units in the southern Indiana cities of Jasper, Vincennes and Seymour will assist Hoosiers with damage assessments, recovery efforts and flooding prevention in an effort nicknamed Operation Sandcastle, the governor’s office says.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Storms moved through southern Indiana leaving a trail of twisted trees, downed power lines and homes without power. Utility crews fanned out across the area on Thursday morning, after daylight to start assessing damage from Wednesday night's storms.
A warehouse in Brownsburg, Indiana, was significantly damaged and three people were rescued during Wednesday's storm in the Indianapolis metro area.
INDIANAPOLIS — Wednesday is a Weather Impact Alert Day and it’s crucial that residents stay informed and prepared for the potential hazards that may occur.