NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1134 AM CST Thu Feb 19 2026
AREAS AFFECTED...portions of central/southern IL/IN into
western/central KY
CONCERNING...Severe potential...Watch likely
VALID 191734Z - 191930Z
PROBABILITY OF WATCH ISSUANCE...80 percent
SUMMARY...The severe risk will increase across central/southern
Illinois and Indiana into western/central KY over the next 1-2
hours. Storm coverage and intensity will gradually increase, along
with a risk for large hail, TORNADOES, and STRONG WIND GUSTS. A
tornado watch will likely be needed by 19z for portions of the
region.
DISCUSSION...Broken cloudiness has allowed temperatures to ....... more