Cold Front Brings Severe Storms Threat Tonight
Filmogaz.com meteorologists warn residents across northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan to stay alert overnight. A Tornado Warning is active for several counties until 1:15 a.m.
Warnings and watches in effect
The Tornado Warning covers northwestern Elkhart County and St. Joseph County in Indiana. It also includes southwestern Cass and southeastern Berrien counties in Michigan.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect through 3 a.m. Saturday. Officials urge people to monitor updates and seek shelter if conditions worsen.
Severe thunderstorm alerts
Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued for other areas in the viewing region. Those warnings include multiple Indiana and Michigan counties.
- Indiana: St. Joseph, northwestern Fulton, eastern Pulaski, Starke, Marshall, and LaPorte counties
- Michigan: Cass and Berrien counties
Risk levels and primary hazards
A large cold front will move through the area tonight. That boundary raises the risk for severe storms across the region.
Most counties are under a Slight risk, level 2 of 5. Far eastern counties are under a Marginal, level 1 of 5.
Forecasters say damaging straight-line winds present the largest hazard. Isolated tornadoes and pockets of damaging hail remain possible.
Timing, temperatures and outlook
Storm chances return Friday night as the front approaches. The current Tornado Warning is set to expire at 1:15 a.m.
Temperatures will fall sharply Saturday. Readings are expected in the 40s and 50s during the day.
Daytime rain chances on Saturday are low. Residents should remain cautious tonight while the severe threat persists.
