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- Three EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Central Indiana on Saturday, causing damage but no injuries.
- The tornadoes, with winds up to 110 mph, damaged homes, barns, and outbuildings.
- Heavy rain and localized flooding are possible through Sunday night.
- Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s Sunday night, with a chance of snow.
Saturday’s potent storm dropped three confirmed tornadoes in Central Indiana, causing widespread wind damage and cutting power to thousands of homes.
The National Weather Service confirmed the tornadoes, each classified EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale that measures the force of the twisters, in Daviess, Jackson, and Parke counties. Each tornado touched down in Saturday’s early hours, with the last and smallest observed at 5:14 a.m.
An EF-1 tornado is considered moderate, with winds of 86-110 mph.
Central Indiana remains under a hazardous weather outlook through Sunday night, with the potential for localized flooding from brief, heavy rain possible this morning, according to the NWS.
With the threat of tornadoes in Central Indiana in the rear view for now, here’s a look at what the NWS said about Saturday’s storm and the remaining weekend weather, which could turn toward snow before the workweek returns.
Daviess County tornado throws debris ‘at least a mile’
This tornado cut a nearly 14-mile path west of Loogootee early Saturday, causing significant damage to a farm due to winds that peaked at 110 mph.
Several metal outbuildings at the farm were damaged, and a piece of lumber was driven through the windshield of a semitruck, according to NWS. Two large grain bins were destroyed, with debris thrown “at least a mile northeast.”
The tornado also uprooted trees and caused additional roof and siding damage to nearby houses. Once the tornado dissipated, straight-line winds still caused damage, including through Loogootee, home to roughly 2,600 residents.
No injuries were associated with the tornado, according to NWS.
Saturday’s tornado in Parke County damages structures
With peak winds of 110 mph, this tornado touched down for a little more than 2.5 miles near Mecca, according to NWS. Its path was mostly through rural woods, but it destroyed a small garage and severely damaged a 150-year-old barn, according to the weather service.
Several nearby residences sustained tree and pole barn damage, but no injuries were associated with the tornado.
Jackson County tornado tears away mobile home roof
The smallest of the three confirmed tornadoes, this twister touched down for more than 2 miles south of Brownstown. The NWS estimated its peak winds at 105 mph, which tore the roof off a mobile home and collapsed its walls.
No associated injuries were reported.
Indianapolis Sunday weather: Wet with a chance of snow
Central Indiana’s continued cooldown could drop the temperature into the upper 20s by Sunday night, bringing with it a chance of overnight snow.
While there’s little to no snow accumulation expected, expect a soggy Sunday with showers likely before 5 p.m. and the temperature continuing to drop throughout the day.
The upcoming week looks to include spring’s typical mixed bag of weather, with Tuesday’s daytime high expected to crest to 69 degrees before rain and cooler, more seasonable temperatures extend through the later part of the week.
(This story has been updated with additional information.)
