...A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for lake... northern jasper...Northern newton and porter counties until 730 PM cdt... At 700 PM CDT...A line of severe thunderstorms was located along a line extending from portage to forest city...And moving east at 35 mph. These are very dangerous storms. Hazard...Golf ball size hail and 80 mph wind gusts. Source...Trained weather spotters. Quarter sized hail and 80 mph winds were reported near griffith. Impact...Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Flying debris will be dangerous to people and animals. Expect considerable damage to roofs...Windows and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include... south haven...Porter...Roselawn...Hebron...Forest city... chesterton...Pembroke...Lincoln hills...Boone grove...De motte... valparaiso...Malden...Dunns bridge...Beverly shores...Town of pines...Kouts and wheatfield. Precautionary/preparedness actions... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter...Inside a strong building and away from windows. This is an extremely dangerous situation with tornado like wind speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage. To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will send your report to the national weather service in chicago. Wind damage with these storms will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. seek shelter immediately inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Matt
Posted on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:07:46 +0000
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