Thunderstorm Wind — Lawrence, Indiana
2024-05-26 · near Sand Pit, Lawrence, Indiana
$100K
Property damage
70 EG
Magnitude
Event narrative
A large metal warehouse building sustained damage as thunderstorm wind entered
the structure under an awning on the south side of the building. Nearby tree damage was also noted.
Wider weather episode
Two rounds of thunderstorms impacted central Indiana during the Sunday before Memorial day with a quick microburst in the morning followed by a QLCS tornado across Knox county followed by a swath of thunderstorm winds. Damage beyond Knox county was more widespread but not quite as intense as the EF-2 tornado.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1171259. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.