Tornado watch, wind advisory now in effect for Bartholomew County

11:18 A.M. UPDATE

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect until 4 p.m. Monday for Bartholomew County and 31 other central Indiana counties. For weather updates, check back here or pick up a Tuesday Republic.

 

ORIGINAL STORY

COLUMBUS, Ind. —  A wind advisory is now in effect until 7 p.m. today.

Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected and could blow around unsecured objects. There may be tree damage and power outages are possible.

Those driving a high profile vehicle are advised to use extra caution.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/ind