Monroe County, along with swaths of Illinois and Indiana, is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. Sunday ahead of expected severe weather. Portions of Kentucky and Missouri are also under the watch.
The National Weather Service issued the watch at 1 p.m. Sunday. A tornado watch means conditions are appropriate for tornadoes to form, but that none have been observed. If a tornado is formed or is imminent, the NWS will upgrade the alert to a tornado warning.
In the event of a tornado warning, residents should seek shelter immediately on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If that’s not possible, get to the innermost point of your building away from windows…