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Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

Overview

Scattered thunderstorms produced a few brief tornadoes across southwest Indiana on June 8, 2021.

Tornado

Tornadoes:

Tornado #1 - Patoka, Indiana
Gibson County

Date	June 8, 2021
Time (CDT)	5:25 - 5:35 PM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	85 mph
Path Length	1.3 miles
Max Width	60 yards
Injuries/Deaths	1/0
Summary: Barn roof and side walls torn off and part of a residence damaged. One male was injured by debris lofted while in a building. Several trees damaged along path with crop damage to bean field.

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Tornado #2- Alford, Indiana
Pike County

Date	June 8, 2021
Time (CDT)	6:12 - 6:18 PM
EF Rating	EF-1
Est. Peak Winds	90 mph
Path Length	2.5 miles
Max Width	90 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0
Summary: Damage to carport in Alford. Metal debris on roadway noted near intersection of Highway 356 and Interstate 69 and near mile marker 50 on Interstate 69. Power lines down near Highway 356 and County Road 475 North.

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Tornado #3 - Chrisney, Indiana
Spencer County

Date	June 8, 2021
Time (CDT)	1:42 - 1:43 PM
EF Rating	EF-0
Est. Peak Winds	65 mph
Path Length	0.1 miles
Max Width	15 yards
Injuries/Deaths	0/0
Summary: A member of the public observed rope-like tornado develop twice in open farmland north-northwest of Chrisney near the intersection of County Road 1000 North and old Highway 231. A brief touchdown occurred, but no damage was reported.

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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph

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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Tornadoes on June 8 2021 in southwest Indiana