Severe Weather Strikes Midwest: Tornadoes, Hail, and High Winds Cause Damage

A tornado watch has been issued for more than a dozen counties in northeast Indiana and parts of Ohio until 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the possibility of developing storms bringing hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph. The National Weather Service advises that the severe weather threat in northeast central Indiana will diminish by early evening, but will continue into Ohio. Residents are urged to have a safety plan in place, including seeking shelter in a basement or interior room during a tornado, and to stay updated on weather alerts.