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Dangerous Winds Threaten Bloomington: Take Shelter Now!
20 Feb
Summary
- A Particularly Dangerous Situation tornado warning was issued for Bloomington.
- The alert covered parts of Monroe County, including several towns.
- Over 136,000 residents were within the tornado warning zone.
A Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado warning was issued for Bloomington on Thursday evening, urging residents to take immediate shelter.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Indianapolis stated the warning indicated a heightened risk of destructive winds and life-threatening conditions. This alert remained in effect for parts of Monroe County until 7:30 pm EST.
An estimated 136,000 residents were located within the zone, which also encompassed 25 schools and three hospitals. Officials emphasized the severe danger, advising, "This is a life-threatening situation. Seek shelter now!"
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