Possible Tornado Near Jennings Co. Airport

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Reported by sheriffs department

A possible tornado was reportedly spotted by law enforcement Tuesday night in Jennings County.

A tornado warning was issued for the county, specifically the towns of Butlerville, Muscatatuck and Nebraska, around 9:40 p.m. The National Weather Service in Indianapolis reported a law enforcement officer spotted a tornado near Butlerville. A sheriff's department dispatcher told Eyewitness News the tornado was spotted near the airport to the northeast of North Vernon.

 

 

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Tornado warning has been issued for a portion of Jennings County covering much of the area to the northeast of North Vernon. This warning includes the towns of Butlerville, Muscatatuck, and Nebraska. Law enforcement spotted a tornado near the town of Butlerville.

 

 

There were no immediate reports of damage from the storm.

As the storm moved out of the area, a flash flood warning was issued for the northern half of the county, including North Vernon, Vernon and Hayden.