A tornado warning was issued for several areas in Indiana, including Kokomo, on Thursday. The warning was in place until 10:30 pm ET, prompting residents to seek shelter immediately.
Despite a claim of a possible tornado touchdown, there was no official confirmation. However, sirens were heard in the area, and multiple power outages were reported.
Local scanner pages noted that storm damage was reported across Kokomo, with trees and large limbs down. Residents were advised to stay away from downed power lines and treat them as energized.
While some residents expressed concerns about the tornado warning, others noted that it was a tornado watch, not a warning. The area was under a severe thunderstorm warning, with strong winds causing damage.
