Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Indianapolis and Central Indiana Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately for portions of central Indiana.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Marion County
• Northeastern Morgan County
• Northwestern Johnson County
• Southeastern Hendricks County

Specific locations impacted include Indianapolis, Greenwood, Lawrence, Plainfield, Beech Grove, Speedway, Mooresville, Southport, Cumberland, Warren Park, Homecroft, Monument Circle, Indianapolis Int’l Airport, Indiana State Fairgrounds, and Camby.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Indiana until 9:00 PM EST.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, with damage to vehicles expected.
• Storm Movement: At 6:43 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Mooresville (13 miles southwest of Indianapolis), moving northeast at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 6:43 PM EST until 7:30 PM EST on February 19, 2026.