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Severe Thunderstorms Wreak Havoc in Indiana, More Expected

2/19/2026

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Severe thunderstorms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue warnings for about 14,000 people in Indiana on Thursday morning, with residents urged to seek shelter.
The storm system moved into the Midwest, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a potential tornado.
Although the initial warnings expired, forecasters warned of additional storms later in the day, especially in southern Indiana, with hazardous outlooks for wind gusts and hail.

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Severe thunderstorms prompted the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue warnings for about 14,000 people in Indiana on Thursday morning, with residents urged to seek shelter.
The storm system moved into the Midwest, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a potential tornado.
Although the initial warnings expired, forecasters warned of additional storms later in the day, especially in southern Indiana, with hazardous outlooks for wind gusts and hail.