Monroe County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The watch includes 12 counties in Indiana. It marks the second straight day the county has experienced a severe thunderstorm watch.
A severe thunderstorm watch indicates weather conditions favor severe storms. Winds could reach more than 40 miles per hour, which could knock over tree limbs and unsecured objects, according to the NWS. Heavy rain and localized flooding are also a possibility. The NWS recommends residents be prepared in case a warning is issued.
A severe thunderstorm warning indicates severe weather is occurring or will be shortly in a location. In the case of a warning, residents should take shelter in a substantial building and leave mobile homes that could blow over in high winds.
Residents can monitor the forecast through local weather channels and NWS live trackers.
The county is also under a heat advisory through Sunday.
