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Kokomo, Indiana, Tornado Touches Down, Levels Starbucks
The tornado touched down Wednesday afternoon.
Severe weather in Central Indiana on Wednesday produced at least one tornado, which touched down in Kokomo near the town's mall and leveled a Starbucks in the city.
It was not immediately clear if the tornado in Kokomo, a town an hour and a half north of Indianapolis, caused any injuries.
Indianapolis Colts Kicker Pat McAfee tweeted, "Kokomo.. Our thoughts are with you.. We will help as soon as we find out how.. We're in this together#Hoosiers."
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who has been on the campaign trail as Donald Trump's Republican running mate, tweeted that he was heading back to his home state.
We are leaving NC and getting back to Indiana. Serious storms and tornados. Please keep Hoosiers in your prayers.
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) August 24, 2016
According to RTV6, the tornado also partially damaged a Panera bread, blew roofs off of homes and took down trees.
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People in Kokomo took to social media to share scenes from the tornado, showing damage to a town country club and athletic facility.
A tornado just demolished a Starbucks in Kokomo, Indiana. Wild video. pic.twitter.com/M3DiZwuGnV
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) August 24, 2016
Unbelievable! Just left @kokomospeedway and found an entire Starbucks displaced by tornado! Hope everyone is ok! pic.twitter.com/PR3GwexNb0
— Conor Daly (@ConorDaly22) August 24, 2016
kokomo country club pic.twitter.com/zZHxGmrrXi
— tbowz (@tanner_bowser) August 24, 2016
#Kokomo tornado this is crazy! @WTHRcom Starbucks is gone! pic.twitter.com/oVZeDeX9tP
— Tonya Prifogle (@shrink5969) August 24, 2016
Stunning damage at Park Place Apartments in #kokomo. Roofs blown off 6 apts. pic.twitter.com/cKoHDbpjCD
— Kendall Downing (@kendall_downing) August 24, 2016
#Kokomo Tornado #INWX pic.twitter.com/8FixprIER8
— Rick Daniels (@OnAirWithRick) August 24, 2016
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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