The tornado warning for parts of Vigo and Clay counties in west-central Indiana ended Wednesday evening, Nov. 11. In a bulletin issued at 5:57 p.m. Eastern, the National Weather Service said the storm had weakened and moved out of the remaining warning area in west-central Clay County. Forecasters let the warning expire at 6 p.m. Eastern.
A severe thunderstorm watch remained in effect until 11 p.m. Eastern for west-central Indiana. A watch means severe storms are possible. A warning means a storm poses a threat in a specific area. Keep local alerts on, because the weather service can issue new warnings as storms move.
A separate bulletin issued at 5:48 p.m. Eastern kept a severe thunderstorm warning in place for central Clay and northwestern Owen counties until 6:15 p.m. Eastern. It cited radar indications of possible 60 mph gusts and quarter-size hail. Check NWS Indianapolis for the latest warnings for your location.
What triggered the tornado warning
At 5:26 p.m. Eastern, radar detected rotation in a storm about eight miles southeast of Terre Haute. The initial warning covered southeastern Vigo County and west-central Clay County, including Clay City, Riley, Cory and Saline City. The initial bulletin did not report a confirmed touchdown.
If a new tornado warning covers your location, go to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows and protect yourself from debris.
