Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Kosciusko and Wabash Counties in 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.