By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw
WARSAW — The National Weather Service reports several tornadoes caused damage across parts of northern and central Illinois and northwest Indiana on Thursday afternoon and evening.
Some of these tornadoes were strong, with notable damage reported in and near Merrillville and Hebron.
Storm trackers in Illinois posted this video overnight.
There were also reports of tornadoes in or around Kosciusko County, but it was unclear if those touched down or caused damage.
Parts of northern Indiana sustained flooding, damaged roofs,and other damage, according to WNDU.
Storms north and northwest of Kosciusko County resulted in significant power outages overnight, and Kosciusko County was not immune.
As of earlier this morning, NIPSCO reported that 2,500 customers in Syracuse and 1,900 in North Webster were without power.
Further west, South Shore Lines suspended service beyond East Chicago, citing damage to the tracks, wires, and poles.
Service in that area remained down early this morning, complicating rush-hour plans.
