Thousands without power in Indianapolis as tornado approaches
A number of tornado warnings have been issued for the Indianapolis, Indiana area, with hail and high winds hitting several locations and leaving thousands of residents without power.
There were several reports of a funnel cloud on the west side of the city.
⚠️ Take Cover! Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Lawrence IN, Greenfield IN, Fishers IN until 9:15 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/XdUJVnVtcS
— NWS Indianapolis (@NWSIndianapolis) August 26, 2016
Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, and Lawrence have been affected, with the Indianapolis Power & Light Company reporting that around 15,000 customers are without power in Marion County alone.
(1/2) IPL is experiencing thunderstorms moving across the northern part of Marion County. We have approx. 15,000 customers w/o power. #INwx
— IPL Power (@IPLPower) August 26, 2016
The new storm comes as Indiana was beginning to recover from tornadoes that swept through the state on Wednesday, causing millions in property damage.
@NWSIndianapolis now initiating a tornado warning for east side of Indy, western Hancock. Seek shelter
— Sgt. John Perrine (@ISPIndianapolis) August 26, 2016
