INDIANA — The severe weather threat is coming to an end from west to east across Indiana as a line of strong thunderstorms keeps pushing east Friday night. Radar at 9:35 p.m. ET showed the line stretching from near Vincennes northeast through Bloomington, Columbus, New Castle, and Richmond. Areas west of the line, including Indianapolis and Terre Haute, are now in the clear. Brief spin-up tornadoes are still possible ahead of the line before midnight.
Severe Threat Over for Western and Central Indiana
The severe risk has ended for areas behind the storm line. That includes Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Fishers, and Greenwood.
Residents in these areas can expect improving conditions overnight as cooler and drier air moves in. Gusty winds may still continue behind the front.
Storm Line Stretches From Vincennes to Muncie
Radar shows a long line of strong storms from near Vincennes and Jasper in southwest Indiana northeast through Bloomington and Columbus. The line continues toward New Castle, Anderson, and Muncie.
The strongest storms were found between Bloomington and Columbus and near New Castle. Heavy rain and gusty winds are coming with the line as it moves east.
Tornado Warning Highlighted Near Columbus
A tornado warning was highlighted for storms near Columbus at the time of the radar snapshot. Brief, rain-wrapped tornadoes can form quickly within squall lines…