Tornado Watch Monday Night Expires

Update (Tuesday 7:00 a.m.)

Tornado watch has expired for the region.

Showers and storms likely Tuesday with more rain in the forecast through Thursday.

First Report ( Monday @ 7:19 p.m.)

BATESVILLE, Ind.  A tornado watch has been issued for Decatur, Jennings and Rush counties until 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Additional counties could see alerts as the evening progresses.

Forecasters say a line of showers and storms are moving through the listening area. Rain is likely Tuesday with the high temperature reaching the upper 60’s.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms to form, but it also means that a few storms may be capable of producing a tornado.

A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is either occurring or imminent based on radar.