A tornado was confirmed in Smyrna, Indiana, and was headed towards Madison in Jefferson County. The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued tornado warnings for Madison and Hanover in Indiana and Milton in Kentucky until 4:00pm ET. The extent of damage from the tornado in Smyrna is not yet known.
WLKY News reported that the tornado in Smyrna was confirmed and it was headed towards Madison in Jefferson County. A local radio station also issued a warning for Madison, advising people to take cover immediately.
The National Weather Service has indicated radar rotation near Scottsburg, moving east at 45 mph. The dangerous storm is expected to strike Madison, IN around 3:25 AM EDT.
Residents in the affected areas were advised to move to a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. They were also warned to stay away from windows and avoid flooded roads.
The impacted communities in Indiana include Madison, Hanover, North Madison, Wakefield, Middlefork, Volga, Kent, Deputy, Blocher, and Bryantsburg. In Kentucky, the affected areas include Belleview and northwestern Trimble County.
