Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Benton County, Indiana
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Benton County until 3:15 AM EST, with quarter-sized hail and 50 MPH winds expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Benton County in northwestern Indiana. The alert was issued at 2:40 AM EST on February 19, 2026, following radar-indicated storm activity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the southeastern portion of Benton County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Otterbein
- Oxford
- Boswell
- Templeton
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should take shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from hail or wind.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Quarter-sized hail (up to 1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
- Storm Movement: At 2:39 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Boswell, or 11 miles south of Fowler, moving east at 35 mph.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 2:40 AM EST and is scheduled to expire at 3:15 AM EST on February 19, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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