Tornado Emergency Issued for Knox, Indiana; Large and Destructive Tornado Confirmed

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Tornado Warning and a Tornado Emergency for central Starke County. This alert is classified as a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” due to an observed, deadly tornado on the ground.

Affected Areas

The warning is in effect for central Starke County in northwestern Indiana. Specific locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include:

• Knox
• Brems
• Bass Lake

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are in a life-threatening situation and must TAKE COVER NOW. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows. If you are in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado, as they are extremely difficult to confirm at night.

Expected Conditions

At 8:36 PM CDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was observed near Knox, moving east at 30 mph. The National Weather Service warns that mobile homes will be destroyed, and considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely, with complete destruction possible. Additionally, the storm may produce hail up to 2.50 inches in size.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and will remain in effect until 9:00 PM CDT on March 10, 2026. The tornado was expected to be near Knox around 8:40 PM CDT.