A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through early Tuesday morning as storms come through the region.
The National Weather Service says the Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect through 5 a.m. Tuesday for several Indiana counties, including Johnson County. The following hazards were listed:
- A couple of tornadoes are possible;
- Scattered wind gusts up to 75 mph likely;
- Isolated hail up to quarter size possible.
During severe thunderstorms, meteorologists encourage people to do the following:
- Stay Weather Ready: Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings.
- At Home: Go to a secure location if a severe thunderstorm warning is issued. Damaging wind or large hail may be approaching. Take pets if time allows.
- At Workplaces or Schools: Stay away from windows if under a warning and damaging wind or large hail is approaching. Do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums or auditoriums.
- Outside: Go inside a sturdy building immediately if severe thunderstorms are approaching. Sheds and storage facilities are not safe. Taking shelter under a tree can be deadly; the tree may fall. Standing under a tree also puts people at a greater risk of getting struck by lightning.
- In a Vehicle: Being in a vehicle during severe thunderstorms is safer than being outside. However, people should drive to closest secure shelter if there is sufficient time.
To see more safety tips, go to weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm.
This is the second weather watch to be issued for Johnson County on Monday. A Flood Watch was issued earlier in the afternoon.
Details about the Flood Watch can be found below.
ORIGINAL STORY
A Flood Watch is in effect through through Tuesday as storms are expected Monday evening.
The National Weather Service in Indianapolis says the Areal Flood Watch will be in effect through Tuesday afternoon for portions of Central Indiana, including Johnson County. Thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall are expected, with excessive runoff possibly resulting in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, the agency said in an weather warning statement Monday afternoon.
Severe storms are possible after midnight Monday, with the best chance for them to occur being near and north of Interstate 70. Nearly all of Johnson County is under a slight risk of severe weather today, meteorologists say.
Meteorologists ask the public to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
If flooding does occur, people should stay informed, get to higher ground, obey evacuation orders, practice electrical safety and avoid flood waters. People should not drive into flooded roadways or around barricades. A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept away in seconds; 12 inches of water can float a car or small SUV while 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles, according to the NWS.
To see more safety tips, go to weather.gov/safety/flood.
