The statistics for the outbreak on 4/17/26. #weather #tornado #outbreak #Midwest

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/260417_rpts.html

Tornadoes damage homes and infrastructure across multiple Midwest states on April 17

A severe weather outbreak produced multiple tornadoes across the Midwestern United States on April 17, 2026, resulting in structural damage to residential buildings and infrastructure in several states. Preliminary National Weather Service data indicates more than 20 tornado reports, with impacts concentrated in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota and extending into Missouri, and at least one reported injury. #weather #tornado #outbreak #midwest
https://watchers.news/2026/04/18/tornadoes-damage-homes-infrastructure-midwest-april-17-2026/

Ouch, South Bend #INwx #tornado

https://m.ai6yr.org/@nwstornado_bot/116423976117237823

#NWS #tornado Tornado Warning for Elkhart, IN; St. Joseph, IN; Cass, MI #MIwx
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for north central
Indiana...and southwestern Michigan.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Northern Indiana.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-86.090&lat=41.706

#NWS #tornado Tornado Warning for Elkhart, IN; St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; Cass, MI #MIwx
At 1254 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Buchanan to Roseland to
near Lakeville, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

These dangerous storms will be near...
South Bend, Mishawaka, Niles, Georgetown, Granger, Gulivoire Park,
Osceola, and Edwardsburg around 100 AM EDT.
Elkhart around 105 AM EDT.
Simonton Lake around 110 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Jimtown,
Indian Village, Barron Lake, Adamsville, Bertrand, Eagle Lake, and
Woodland.

This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 72 and
91.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-86.170&lat=41.715

#NWS #tornado Tornado Warning for Elkhart, IN; St. Joseph, IN; Berrien, MI; Cass, MI #MIwx
TORIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Elkhart County in north central Indiana...
St. Joseph County in north central Indiana...
Southwestern Cass County in southwestern Michigan...
Southeastern Berrien County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 115 AM EDT.

* At 1241 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near New Carlisle to North
Liberty, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
South Bend and New Carlisle around 1245 AM EDT.
Mishawaka, Georgetown, Gulivoire Park, and Roseland around 1250 AM
EDT.
Niles and Granger around 1255 AM EDT.
Osceola and Edwardsburg around 100 AM EDT.
Elkhart and Simonton Lake around 105 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Jimtown,
Lydick, Indian Village, Barron Lake, Adamsville, Bertrand,
Chain-o-lakes, Crumstown, Eagle Lake, and Woodland.

This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 67 and
91.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-86.231&lat=41.695

#EAS #WEA for Elkhart, #IN; #St. Joseph, #IN; #Berrien, #MI; #Cass, #MI: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 1:15 AM EDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Northern Indiana

** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#NWS #tornado Tornado Warning for La Porte, IN #INwx
At 1129 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near La Porte to near
Kingsford Heights, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern La Porte County, including the following locations...
Byron, South Center, Salem Heights, Fish Lake, Tracy, Kingsbury, and
Stillwell.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-86.623&lat=41.548

#NWS #tornado Tornado Warning for La Porte, IN #INwx
TORIWX

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central La Porte County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1116 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Kingsford Heights, or 7 miles southeast of
Westville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
Kingsford Heights around 1120 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Byron,
South Center, Salem Heights, Fish Lake, Tracy, Kingsbury, Stillwell,
and Union Mills.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-86.678&lat=41.528