Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Cass and White Counties in Indiana

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Northwestern and North Central Indiana

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Cass and White counties until 4:15 AM EST, with quarter-sized hail and 50 MPH winds expected.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern White County and central Cass County. The alert was issued at 3:37 AM EST and remains in effect until 4:15 AM EST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers portions of northwestern and north-central Indiana, specifically:

  • White County: Southeastern portions, including Monticello and Chalmers.
  • Cass County: Central portions, including Logansport and Royal Center.

Other impacted locations include Burnettsville, Clymers, Leases Corner, Golden Hill, Idaville, Adamsboro, Cedar Point, Lucerne, Lake Cicott, and Anoka.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are in a vehicle, seek sturdy shelter to avoid potential hail damage.

Expected Conditions

  • Hazard: Quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch in diameter) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
  • Source: Radar indicated.
  • Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
  • Storm Movement: At 3:37 AM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Monticello, moving northeast at 55 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 3:37 AM EST and is scheduled to expire at 4:15 AM EST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Source: NOAA Official Notice