TAKE SHELTER NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Noble, Whitley Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Noble and Whitley counties until 8:30 PM EDT, with radar-indicated 70 mph wind gusts and potential for tree damage and flash flooding; residents should take immediate shelter.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Noble and Whitley counties until 8:30 PM EDT tonight, September 15th. The National Weather Service Northern Indiana reports that at 8:05 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms with radar-indicated 70 mph wind gusts were located along a line extending from near Albion to 6 miles north of Columbia City to near Tri-lakes, moving southeast at 35 mph.
Residents in affected areas, including Columbia City, Tri-lakes, Churubusco, Etna, Green Center, Merriam, Blue Lake, Big Lake, Goose Lake, Loon Lake, Collins, Ormas, Wolflake, and Bear Lake, should seek immediate shelter. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
The primary hazard is 70 mph wind gusts, which are expected to cause considerable tree damage. Damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Torrential rainfall is accompanying these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
The warning is effective immediately and expires at 8:30 PM EDT tonight.
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