India, Feb. 20 -- Residents in and around Bloomington were urged to take immediate cover after a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) tornado warning was issued Thursday evening, per local time, with a heightened risk of destructive winds and life-threatening conditions.

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Indianapolis said the warning remained in effect until 7:30 pm EST and covered parts of Monroe County, including Clear Creek, Ellettsville and Trevlac.

Officials estimated more than 136,000 residents were within the alert zone, along with 25 schools and three hospitals.

"This is a life-threatening situation. Seek shelter now!" the warning stated.

BNO News later reported that the warning was downgraded and no longer classi...