Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Daviess, Knox, and Sullivan Counties in Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Indiana. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Sullivan County
• Northeastern Knox County
• Western Daviess County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Washington, Bicknell, Oaktown, Monroe City, Wheatland, Bruceville, Edwardsport, and Freelandville.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern Indiana until 3:00 AM EDT.

Expected Conditions

At 9:55 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Vincennes, moving northeast at 45 mph.

• Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph.
• Hazards: Radar-indicated wind threats.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 9:56 PM EDT on March 15 and is currently scheduled to expire at 10:45 PM EDT on March 15, 2026.