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Tornado Warning issued October 15 at 7:15PM EDT until October 15 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Tornado Warning · Knox, IN. Extreme; observed; urgency: immediate.

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Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 23:15 UTC
First saved by us: 15 October 2026 at 23:17 UTC
Last included in a daily record: 15 October 2026
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Source classification: Extreme · Source update

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Issuer / area: NWS Indianapolis IN · Knox, IN
Certainty / urgency: Observed / Immediate
Message expiry (not hazard end): 15 October 2026 at 23:45 UTC
Forecast onset / end: 15 October 2026 at 23:15 UTC / 15 October 2026 at 23:45 UTC

Archived official description

At 715 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles east of Russellville, or 12 miles northeast of Vincennes, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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. Locations impacted include... Bicknell.

Instructions in this archived message

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.

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First saved record · 15 October 2026 at 23:17 UTC

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15 October 2026 at 23:17 UTC

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First saved record

Our first saved version of Tornado Warning issued October 15 at 7:15PM EDT until October 15 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN. We have no earlier saved version to compare.

Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 23:15 UTC

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