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6:44 p.m.
All watches and warnings have been lifted for Monroe County, according to the National Weather Service. Roughly 9,000 customers are currently without power in Monroe County.
4:54 p.m.
Monroe County is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. and a severe thunderstorm warning until 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. 34 counties in Indiana, along with portions of Illinois and Missouri, are also under a tornado watch, according to the NWS.
NWS warned of winds up to 60 miles per hour and penny-sized hail.
A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions predict thunderstorms that are capable of producing tornadoes. If a tornado is sighted, it is upgraded to a tornado warning.
NWS recommends reviewing emergency plans and designating a safe room to prepare. Also be prepared to act quickly if a tornado warning is issued.
Monroe County residents can monitor the forecast through local weather channels and NWS live trackers.
