Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
627 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

INC053-072245-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Grant IN-
627 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GRANT COUNTY...

At 627 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fairmount, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Gas City, Upland, and Matthews around 635 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fowlerton.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between mile markers 253 and
259.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid 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.

&&

LAT...LON 4038 8566 4046 8569 4050 8557 4045 8550
      4038 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2227Z 255DEG 37KT 4043 8562

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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