Porter County Storm Intercept Team PCSIT

08/12/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern Iroquois County in east central Illinois... Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana... Southern Lake County in northwestern Indiana... Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1115 AM CDT.

* At 1013 AM CDT, clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms were located across the warned area.

HAZARD...Localzied 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Kankakee, Crown Point, Bradley, Cedar Lake, Lowell, Rensselaer, DeMotte, Hebron, Momence, Re*****on, Morocco, Wheatfield, Lake Village, Roselawn, Kouts, Lake Dalecarlia, St. Anne, Brook, Aroma Park, Hopkins Park, Shelby, Hanging Grove, Sun River Terrace, Beaverville, and Collegeville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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TIME...MOT...LOC 1513Z 281DEG 42KT 4106 8767

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

08/12/2026

I know this is starting to sound like a broken record, but there’s another line in Illinois that’s bowing with Severe Weather pushing our way. Moving at 56mph looks to enter our area around 10am.

08/11/2026

This is a great message for not just Valpo but the entire NWI area right now

🌧️ POST-STORM SAFETY MESSAGE 🌧️

Valparaiso has just experienced severe weather, including heavy winds and rain. The storm has resulted in widespread power outages, roadway debris, and areas of light flooding.

⚠️ If you must travel, please use extreme caution and be patient.

🚦 Traffic signals are currently impacted by the power outage. Any intersection where the traffic signal is not operating should be treated as a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop, look carefully, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

🌳 Expect debris in the roadway, including tree limbs and large branches. Please slow down and be alert for additional hazards.

💧 Use caution around areas of standing or flooded water. Avoid driving through puddles or standing water in roadways, as even shallow water can create hazardous driving conditions.

Our officers are out assisting with storm-related issues and keeping our community safe. Please avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve and crews have had an opportunity to clear hazards.

🚔 For emergencies or if you need police assistance, please contact the Valparaiso Police Department at 219-462-2135.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and continued attention to safety as our community recovers from the storm.

08/11/2026

Anyone have any damage? Share your pictures with us.

08/11/2026

TORNADO WARNING LAPORTE COUNTY

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1114 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a

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

* Until noon CDT.

* At 1111 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located along a line extending from 8 miles east of South Shore to near Hobart to near DeMotte to near Roselawn, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Tornadoes and wind gusts to 100 mph.

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... Michigan City, La Porte, Westville, Trail Creek, Kingsford Heights, Long Beach, Wanatah, La Crosse, Pottawattamie Park, Hanna, Michiana Shores, Kingsbury, Waterford, Pinhook, Salem Heights, Fish Lake, Otis, Stillwell, Hesston, and Haskell.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 80 in Indiana between mile markers 38 and 61. Interstate 94 in Indiana between mile markers 33 and 45. Interstate 94 in Michigan near mile marker 0.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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TIME...MOT...LOC 1611Z 271DEG 54KT 4178 8742 4149 8719 4126 8715 4110
8722

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

08/11/2026

TORNADO WARNING LAKE AND PORTER COUNTIES

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1059 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Porter County in northwestern Indiana... East central Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1145 AM CDT.

* At 1059 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind gusts in excess of 100 mph were located over St. John, or over Schererville, moving east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and wind gusts in excess of 100 mph.

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... Merrillville, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Winfield around 1105 AM CDT. Valparaiso around 1115 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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TIME...MOT...LOC 1559Z 275DEG 59KT 4146 8746

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

08/11/2026

TORNADO WARNING

Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
1045 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 1130 AM CDT.

* At 1045 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Frankfort Square, or over Frankfort, moving east 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... Munster and Dyer around 1055 AM CDT. Schererville, Highland, Griffith, and St. John around 1100 AM CDT. Merrillville and Crown Point around 1105 AM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Hobart, Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

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TIME...MOT...LOC 1545Z 280DEG 50KT 4153 8781

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

08/11/2026

Dangerous destructive winds 60-80mph plus about to enter into our area

08/11/2026

Tornado Warned Storm just about ready to enter into Indiana! Be ready

08/11/2026