Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kosciusko and Wabash Counties in Indiana
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of north central Indiana, including North Manchester and Silver Lake, effective until 6:15 AM EST.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Indiana
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Northern Indiana
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Indiana.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central Indiana. The alert was issued at 5:45 AM EST on February 19, 2026, following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in north central Indiana:
- Northern Wabash County
- South central Kosciusko County
Impacted locations include North Manchester, Silver Lake, Ijamsville, Packerton, Laketon, Liberty Mills, and Disko.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury or property damage.
Expected Conditions
At 5:44 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of Akron, or 11 miles southwest of North Manchester, moving northeast at 30 mph.
- Hazards: Quarter size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the hail size.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 5:45 AM EST and is scheduled to expire at 6:15 AM EST on February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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