The National Weather Service has recently released a tornado watch that will remain effective until 2 a.m. EDT / 1 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, encompassing certain areas of northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan. The watch includes eight counties in Indiana and two in Michigan, specifically St. Joseph, La Porte, and Berrien.
The National Weather Service has reported that several major cities, including South Bend, Mishawaka, Michigan City, and Benton Harbor, are under threat from severe weather conditions. The residents of these areas are advised to stay alert and ready to take shelter in case a tornado warning is issued. It is important to note that the tornado watch is a precautionary measure for the potential development of severe weather, which may include tornadoes.
Several counties in Indiana, including St. Joseph, Cass, Fulton, La Porte, Marshall, Pulaski, Starke, and White, have been impacted. In Michigan, the watch extends to Berrien and Cass counties, which includes cities like Akron, Logansport, Niles, and St. Joseph.
