Tornado Warning — St. Joseph County, Indiana
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 1:18PM EDT until August 11 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
At 117 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a line extending from near Berrien Springs to near Simonton Lake to near New Paris to near Bourbon, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 80 mph and possible embedded tornadoes. 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. Locations impacted include... Elkhart, Mishawaka, Goshen, Warsaw, Nappanee, Bremen, Simonton Lake, Granger, Dunlap, Osceola, Bourbon, Wakarusa, Bristol, Milford, Mentone, New Paris, Locke, Tippecanoe, Etna Green, and Leesburg. This includes Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 81 and 104.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 1:18 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
Last Checked
29 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for St. Joseph County, Indiana?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (29 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Warning alerts for St. Joseph County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Warning is also in effect for Kosciusko County, Marshall County.