Wednesday, August 24, 2016

At least 2 tornado touchdowns in Kokomo, Indiana; damages are reported



















(Courtesy of Aaron Baber)

Updated 2 mins ago
INDIANAPOLIS -- The National Weather Service is reporting at least two tornadoes have struck central and north central Indiana.

The weather service issued a tornado warning saying a "confirmed large and destructive tornado was about 10 miles east of Kokomo," or about 40 miles north of Indianapolis

Meteorologist Dave Tucek says a tornado moved from the southwest side of Kokomo to the east-central side of that city. He says there are reports of damage but he had no specifics.

An official in the Howard County Emergency Management office said preliminary assessment has not reported only minor injuries so far.

"We are still in assessment mode as to the extent of the damages," the official said.

Local television station WTHR showed images of downed trees and a damaged Starbucks in the area.


The weather service also says Indiana State Police observed a tornado northwest of the Montgomery County town of New Ross, or about 35 miles northwest of Indianapolis, and moving east.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.
WLS-TV contributed to this report.