Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Sullivan and Vigo Counties in Indiana

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Vigo County in west central Indiana and Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana. The alert was issued at 8:39 PM EST following radar indication of a severe storm.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana
• Southeastern Vigo County in west central Indiana

Specific locations impacted include Sullivan, Shelburn, Farmersburg, Dugger, Hymera, Fairbanks, Merom, Turtle Creek Reservoir, Graysville, and Paxton.

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.

Expected Conditions

At 8:39 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hutsonville, moving east at 40 mph. The following hazards are expected:

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 9:30 PM EST on February 19, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southwestern and west central Indiana until 11:00 PM EST.