(Lake County, IN) - At least one tornado was confirmed to have touched down in northwest Indiana last night.

The tornado touchdown was confirmed through radar in the Crown Point area.

It’s believed the tornado continued on in Porter County as part of a strong storm system that moved through the region.

A number of other tornadoes are suspected to have touched down but that remains under investigation.

Tornado warnings were issued last night throughout the northwest part of the state and southwest Michigan.