Weather
Large tornado touchdown in Jackson, damage reported
JACKSON, TN — A tornado touched down in Jackson, Tennessee, on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage to commercial property but resulting in no reported injuries, according to local emergency officials.
Jason Moore, Director of the Madison County Emergency Management Agency, confirmed that the tornado caused structural damage to the Kirkland’s Home Warehouse located on Smith Lane.
The facility was promptly evacuated, and all employees were accounted for with no injuries reported.
The tornado was visually confirmed on the ground near Jackson Regional Airport.
Video footage from the area shows large amounts of debris circulating in the air as the storm passed through the city, underscoring the tornado’s intensity.
Authorities have not yet released an official rating for the Jackson tornado, though damage assessments are underway.
This event comes just days after a violent EF4 tornado struck London, Kentucky, on Friday.
That storm reached nearly one mile in width and remained on the ground for over 55 miles, leaving a trail of widespread devastation.
Emergency crews in Jackson are continuing to monitor the situation and assess damage across the affected area.
Residents are urged to remain alert and follow guidance from local officials as weather conditions evolve.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Emergency responders are working multiple rescue calls after a confirmed tornado touched down west of Bloomington and moved directly toward the city, prompting urgent shelter warnings across the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for Bloomington, Ellettsville, and Clear Creek until 7:30 p.m. EST, describing the situation as particularly dangerous.
The tornado was confirmed on the ground approximately eight miles west of Bloomington and moving east at an estimated 40 miles per hour.
Authorities report that multiple homes have sustained significant damage, with early indications that several individuals may be trapped inside residences impacted by the storm.
Emergency crews are actively conducting search and rescue operations in affected neighborhoods.
Communities directly in the projected path included Bloomington, Ellettsville, the campus of Indiana University Bloomington, Solsberry, and Whitehall.
Meteorologists warned that the storm was capable of producing destructive winds and hail up to the size of ping pong balls. Officials emphasized that the tornado posed a serious threat to life and property.
Residents in the warned area were urged to seek shelter immediately — preferably in a basement or on the lowest level of a sturdy structure, inside an interior room away from windows.
Authorities stressed not to delay action while waiting for visual confirmation of the tornado.
Emergency management officials continue to monitor the storm’s track and assess damage. Additional updates are expected as response efforts continue and more information becomes available.