Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Jasper County, Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Jasper County in northwestern Indiana. The alert was issued at 8:47 AM CST and remains in effect until 9:00 AM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts east central Jasper County. At the time of the alert, the storm was located near Francesville, approximately 12 miles northeast of Rensselaer. The storm is expected to remain over primarily rural areas of the county.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Expected Conditions

The primary hazard identified is quarter-sized hail (up to 1.00 inch). Radar indicates the storm is moving northeast at 25 mph. Wind gusts of up to 50 MPH are also possible. Expected impacts include potential damage to vehicles due to hail.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 8:47 AM CST and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM CST on February 19, 2026.