Lawrenceburg, Indiana — A severe thunderstorm is racing east across southeastern Indiana this evening, and the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Dearborn County, south central Franklin County and northeastern Ripley County until 8:45 PM EST.

What is happening:

At 8:11 PM EST, the storm was 9 miles north of Moores Hill, moving east at 50 miles per hour. The warning covers Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Aurora, Bright, Guilford, Logan, Manchester, Sunman, St. Leon, New Alsace, Weisburg, Lawrenceville, Dover, Penntown and Saint Peter, along with Interstate 74 between mile markers 151 and 171.

Local impacts:

The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and small hail. Wind that strong can damage roofs and siding and bring down trees.

What to do:

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, so move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building if conditions worsen.

Report severe weather to the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, Ohio.

Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington, Ohio. November 11, 2026.