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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Indianapolis, IN

February 19, 2026Greene County, Sullivan County, Indiana

NWS Indianapolis, IN issued this tornado warning at Feb 19, 2026, 5:53 PM EST for Greene County, Sullivan County, Indiana. It was in force for 37 min. 5 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued: Feb 19, 2026, 5:53 PM EST (22:53 UTC)
Expired: Feb 19, 2026, 6:30 PM EST
In force: 37 min
Issued by: NWS Indianapolis, IN
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 1.75 in

Counties Greene County, IN, Sullivan County, IN

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Feb 19, 6:23 PM EST	HAIL 1.25	2 Nw Linton, IN	.
Feb 19, 6:23 PM EST	HAIL 1.25	2 Nw Linton, IN
Feb 19, 6:30 PM EST	HAIL 0.5	1 Ne Vicksburg, IN	.
Feb 19, 6:30 PM EST	HAIL 0.5	1 Ne Vicksburg, IN
Feb 19, 6:30 PM EST	HAIL 1.5	Linton, IN	Delayed report.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Feb 19, 1:20 PM EST	Tornado Watch	SPC	10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 10.9 hours before the alert went out and 160 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 7 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -290 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 783 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 62 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 185 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: -0.1

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

344 
WFUS53 KIND 192253
TORIND
INC055-153-192330-
/O.NEW.KIND.TO.W.0004.260219T2253Z-260219T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
553 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Sullivan County in southwestern Indiana...
  Northwestern Greene County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 630 PM EST.

* At 552 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 7 miles southwest of Sullivan, or 14 miles east of
  Robinson, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
  Linton, Sullivan, Jasonville, Dugger, Lyons, Merom, Turtle Creek
  Reservoir, Vicksburg, and Paxton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8757 3919 8724 3917 8723 3917 8719
      3899 8708 3897 8749
TIME...MOT...LOC 2252Z 256DEG 30KT 3900 8747 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Updike

4 follow-up statements

355 
WWUS53 KIND 192255
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
555 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

INC055-153-192330-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2330Z/
Sullivan IN-Greene IN-
555 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EST FOR SOUTHERN
SULLIVAN AND NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 555 PM EST, a confirmed tornado was located near Sullivan, or 16
miles east of Robinson, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Linton, Sullivan, Jasonville, Dugger, Lyons, Merom, Turtle Creek
Reservoir, Vicksburg, and Paxton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8757 3919 8724 3917 8723 3917 8719
      3899 8708 3897 8749
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 256DEG 30KT 3901 8744 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Updike

752 
WWUS53 KIND 192306
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
606 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

INC055-153-192330-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2330Z/
Sullivan IN-Greene IN-
606 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SULLIVAN AND NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 606 PM EST, a confirmed tornado was located near Sullivan, or 22
miles east of Robinson, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Linton, Sullivan, Jasonville, Dugger, Lyons, and Vicksburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3912 8741 3919 8724 3917 8723 3917 8719
      3899 8708 3898 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 256DEG 30KT 3903 8732 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

Updike

620 
WWUS53 KIND 192316
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
616 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

INC055-153-192330-
/O.CON.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2330Z/
Sullivan IN-Greene IN-
616 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EST FOR EAST
CENTRAL SULLIVAN AND NORTHWESTERN GREENE COUNTIES...

At 615 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Linton, or 28 miles east of Robinson, moving east at
35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Linton, Jasonville, Dugger, and Vicksburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3915 8733 3919 8724 3917 8723 3917 8719
      3900 8710 3900 8727
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 256DEG 30KT 3905 8722 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

Updike

041 
WWUS53 KIND 192325
SVSIND

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
625 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

INC055-153-192334-
/O.EXP.KIND.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260219T2330Z/
Sullivan IN-Greene IN-
625 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SULLIVAN AND NORTHWESTERN
GREENE COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 630 PM EST...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EST for southwestern
and west central Indiana.

Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Greene 
County until 6:45 EST

LAT...LON 3915 8733 3919 8724 3917 8723 3917 8719
      3900 8710 3900 8727
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 256DEG 30KT 3907 8713 

$$

Updike

The office that day

Everything else NWS Indianapolis, IN issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Feb 19, 2:04 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	IND	Warren	41 min
Feb 19, 2:28 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Warren	32 min
Feb 19, 3:25 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	IND	Carroll	35 min
Feb 19, 3:30 AM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Carroll	33 min
Feb 19, 9:47 AM EST	Special Weather Statement	IND	Carroll	28 min
Feb 19, 4:38 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Clay, Greene, Owen, Sullivan	23 min
Feb 19, 5:31 PM EST	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	IND	Sullivan	29 min
Feb 19, 5:37 PM EST	Tornado Warning	IND	Sullivan	38 min
Feb 19, 5:39 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Clay, Morgan, Owen, Putnam	51 min
Feb 19, 5:43 PM EST	Tornado Warning	IND	Sullivan, Vigo	47 min
Feb 19, 6:02 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Clay, Parke, Putnam, Vermillion, Vigo	43 min
Feb 19, 6:09 PM EST	Tornado Warning	IND	Clay, Vigo	36 min
Feb 19, 6:11 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Clay, Sullivan, Vigo	34 min
Feb 19, 6:14 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Hendricks, Morgan	31 min
Feb 19, 6:15 PM EST	Tornado Warning	IND	Clay, Greene, Owen	30 min
Feb 19, 6:33 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Clay, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Putnam	27 min
Feb 19, 6:35 PM EST	Tornado Warning	IND	Morgan	25 min
Feb 19, 6:37 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Hendricks, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam	38 min
Feb 19, 6:39 PM EST	Tornado Warning	IND	Greene, Monroe, Owen	36 min
Feb 19, 6:43 PM EST	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	IND	Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan	47 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.