Tornado Warning Issued for Clark, Orange, and Washington Counties in South Central Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of south central Indiana. The alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 11:45 PM EDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions in south central Indiana:

• West central Clark County
• Southeastern Orange County
• Central Washington County

Specific locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Salem, Smedley, Shorts Corner, South Boston, Livonia, Chambersburg, Bacon, Rosebud, Harristown, Mahan Crossing, and New Philadelphia.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Residents in mobile homes should be aware that these structures may be damaged or destroyed.

Expected Conditions

At 11:01 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage were located 7 miles northwest of English. The primary hazard is a tornado identified via radar-indicated rotation.

Expected impacts include:

• Dangerous flying debris for those caught without shelter.
• Potential destruction of mobile homes.
• Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
• Likely tree damage.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is in effect until 11:45 PM EDT. The storm system is moving east at 50 mph and is expected to be near Salem around 11:25 PM EDT.