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SPC MD 99

MD 0099 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR EASTERN NEBRASKA AND WESTERN IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 0099NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK1218 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026Areas affected...Eastern Nebraska and western IowaConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 191818Z - 200015ZSUMMARY...Heavy snow is expected to develop eastward into easternNebraska through the afternoon and reach western Iowa this evening. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour for a few hours.DISCUSSION...A midlevel shortwave trough and a

Harrowing rescuers save people trapped in remote national forest amid dangerous winter weather

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – A dire emergency in the dead of night triggered a colossal search and rescue effort for three stranded motorists while an intense winter storm shelled California's El Dorado National Forest.A coalition of first responders were presented a near-impossible task in the treacherous winter weather elements of the Central Sierra Nevada mountains, battling through heavy snow, freezing temperatures and whipping winds in a battle against time to rescue three individuals that sp

SPC MD 96

MD 0096 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR NORTHERN INDIANA VICINITY Mesoscale Discussion 0096NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0903 AM CST Thu Feb 19 2026Areas affected...northern Indiana vicinityConcerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely Valid 191503Z - 191630ZProbability of Watch Issuance...5 percentSUMMARY...Isolated elevated thunderstorms may produce marginallysevere hail for a couple of hours this morning. The overall riskshould remain limit in magnitude, and a

Drivers warned about jackknifed semi trucks, dangerous travel in Minnesota amid snowy conditions

MINNESOTA - The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) is warning drivers to use caution and go slow on highways in the west-central part of the state as numerous crashes and jackknifed semis have been reported on Thursday.A powerful winter storm brought blizzard conditions to Minnesota and the Upper Midwest on Wednesday, delivering more than a foot of snow across parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.TOP WINTER STORM ESSENTIALS TO PREPARE: WHAT TO KEEP AT HOME TO STAY SAFE AND WARM BEFORE THE SNOW STARTSWh

Avalanche danger prompts overnight interlodge at ski areas in Utah amid feet of snow

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah - Avalanche danger remains high after a series of massive snowstorms continues to pound the western U.S., specifically in Utah.This had prompted both the Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, to enforce interlodge overnight, which has since been lifted Thursday morning.Both areas have received colossal amounts of snow over the past few days, measuring in feet.ANOTHER FOOT OF SNOW LIKELY IN SIERRA NEVADA AS 1 SKIER REMAINS MISSING FROM

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake causes reports of shaking in Puerto Rico

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake on Thursday morning in the Atlantic Ocean caused shaking in Puerto Rico. The earthquake happened roughly 98 miles north of Puerto Rico at 10:18 a.m. local time. According to information from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was 19.5 miles deep. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF FAULTS AND HOW DO THEY RELATE TO EARTHQUAKES?Weak to light shaking was reported in Puerto Rico after the earthquake. There were no immediate reports of damage following the earthquake. HOW

Another foot of snow likely in Sierra Nevada as 1 skier remains missing from deadliest US avalanche in decades

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tuesday's avalanche on Castle Peak, a rugged area in the Donner Pass region of California's northern Sierra, killed at least 8 skiers, officials said Wednesday. The tragedy marks the deadliest U.S. avalanche since the 1981 disaster on Mount Rainier that claimed 11 lives. Avalanche Warnings persist for the region as search and rescue teams attempt to recover the victims and the final missing skier, who is presumed dead.First responders rescued six of the 15-person party late Tue

Dangerous tornado threat looms for millions across Ohio Valley tonight in highest severe storm threat of 2026

OHIO VALLEY — As severe weather looms over the Ohio Valley with the potential to produce a few tornadoes, hail and damaging wind gusts, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has increased the Severe Storm threat in portions of Illinois and Indiana to a Level 3 out of 5, making it the first Level 3 threat in nearly 5 months, as well as the highest severe storm threat in 2026 thus far.Other areas remain under a Level 2 out of 5 threat. The SPC said there is a heightened potential for tornadoes, some o

12 million under Fire Weather Warnings as wildfires rage across Plains, prompting evacuations

AMARILLO, Texas – Dry conditions and gusty winds continue to fuel massive wildfires across the Plains after a powerful windstorm sparked an outbreak on Tuesday.The fast-moving fires have forced evacuations in the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles, and Kansas. In Beaver County, Oklahoma, the Ranger Road Megafire has already scorched more than 283,000 acres, and with ongoing dangerous fire weather conditions, it could continue to grow rapidly beyond the acres it has already consumed. LIVE UPDATES: SEA

Timeline: How avalanche, search and rescue unfolded amid California snowstorm as 8 found dead, 1 missing

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif.– Eight of the nine skiers who were reported missing after an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday have been found dead. Officials said one person is still missing and presumed dead.The West Coast has seen intense snowfall from multiple storms slamming the region from Sunday night into Monday. Snow by Tuesday had reached 3 to 4 feet in the Sierra Nevada mountains.8 SKIERS FOUND DEAD, 1 STILL MISSING AFTER SIERRA NEVADA AVALANCHE AMID EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONSAn avalanc

Potential blockbuster nor'easter snowstorm brewing for millions across I-95 corridor this weekend

NEW YORK – The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring the potential threat of a significant snowstorm and potential nor'easter that could impact millions across the Interstate 95 corridor Sunday night into Monday.Some snow is possible over the weekend across the Philadelphia, New York City and Boston metro areas — exactly when and how much remains an open question.WHAT IS A NOR'EASTER?A series of storms is moving out of the West this week after delivering flooding rain and much-needed snow to that re

SPC MD 91

MD 0091 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN SIERRA Mesoscale Discussion 0091NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK0620 PM CST Tue Feb 17 2026Areas affected...higher elevations of the southern SierraConcerning...Heavy snow Valid 180020Z - 180215ZSUMMARY...Heavy snow should continue over the southern Sierrathrough 06Z, with 2-4 inch/hour rates possible over the next fewhours.DISCUSSION...A mid-level impulse is expected to overspread much ofcentral CA over the next few

'Avoid injury or death': Immediate evacuations in place amid wildfire outbreak in the Plains

A new wildfire has broken out in the vicinity of Woodward, Oklahoma, and is spreading rapidly, prompting officials to issue mandatory evacuation orders for parts of the city.LIVE UPDATES: DEADLY STORM SPARKS RAGING WILDFIRES AND 70 MPH WINDS, BLIZZARD THREATENS THE MIDWESTAdditionally, multiple Kansas towns, including Englewood, Herndon and Ashland, were also evacuated as another fire approached the Kansas state line.Woodward has a population of 12,000 residents.According to Oklahoma Forestry Se

Ohio Valley under severe storm threat as active week of weather in the Midwest unfolds

The Midwest is in the middle of an active week of weather that will continue as the weekend approaches.On the heels of a powerful winter storm that will stretch across more than 1,000 miles, the ingredients for a potential class severe storm setup threaten millions in the Ohio Valley on Thursday.SPRAWLING WINTER STORM STRETCHING 1,000+ MILES TO BRING DANGEROUS SNOW AND ICE ACROSS NORTHERN TIERWhile much of the Northern Tier combats a strong winter packing snow and ice through Tuesday and on Wedn

Several skiers reported missing after avalanche in Sierra Nevada during extreme weather conditions

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif.– Local California officials said 10 back country skiers have been reported missing following an avalanche Tuesday morning on Castle Peak mountain in the Sierra Nevada.The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said the avalanche occurred around 11:30 a.m. local time, and a group of skiers is unaccounted for.A rescue operation is underway with the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue to find the missing group of skiers.DANGERS OF AVALANCHES, AND WHAT TO DO IF AN AVALANCHE IS CO

Four dead in 30+ car pileup on major highway in Colorado amid vicious winds

PUEBLO, CO - Four people are dead following a multi-car pileup on Interstate 25 in Colorado during strong winds on Tuesday.Colorado State Patrol said they responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving six semi-trucks and dozens of passenger vehicles just after 10 a.m. MST. Heavy winds caused "brown out" conditions due to blowing dirt at the time of the accident.The crash happened on I-25 South at milepost 92, near Pueblo Boulevard. Officials estimate that at least 30 vehicles were involved.HISTOR

See It: Nighttime helicopter video shows injured hikers rescued from Washington's Olympic National Forest

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Two injured hikers were airlifted to safety Sunday night after they fell into an avalanche chute while climbing Mount Ellinor in Washington's Olympic National Forest.WATCH: NYPD, FDNY RESCUE 3 PEOPLE FROM ICY WATERS IN QUEENSA 51-year-old and a 16-year-old had fallen partway down the side of the mountain onto a path where avalanches travel, the Coast Guard's Northwest District said in a news release.The 51-year-old had abdominal injuries and the 16-year-old hurt their knee. Infr

Monster storms flood parts of California with rounds of heavy rain as extreme snow slams the Sierra Nevada

LOS ANGELES – A flood threat remains for millions across much of the California coast as another round of moisture pushes inland off the Pacific Ocean, after Monday's storms shattered daily rain records. Meanwhile, heavy snow is spreading from the Northern California mountain ranges into the southern part of the Sierra, adding to California's snowpack and eventually reaching the Rockies farther east, which are in a dire snow deficit.WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER?Flooding was reported Monday acros

Video: Lightning strike causes wind turbine fire in Texas

BRECKENRIDGE, Tex. - A wind turbine in Breckenridge, Texas, caught fire on Saturday after being struck by lightning.The strike caused the rotor of the Stephen County turbine to break off and continue to burn on the ground.TORNADOES REPORTED ACROSS SOUTH AS DANGEROUS SEVERE WEATHER SLAMS MILLIONSFootage from the Breckenridge Fire Department showed thick black smoke rising into the sky from the site.The turbine was part of the La Casa wind farm, which operates dozens of turbines in the area.Local

Strong winds and warm temperatures lead to increased wildfire risk in the Plains

A potentially dangerous fire threat is unfolding across the Plains as warm temperatures and strong wind gusts combine with a very dry landscape through Wednesday.These conditions are developing in a region that is already experiencing a drought with the lack of recent rain and snow, leaving vegetation primed to burn.FLORIDA FIRE DANGER SPIKES AS 'EXTREME DROUGHT' REACHES 25-YEAR HIGH, AS STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLAREDKansas Governor Laura Kelly declared a State of Emergency on Sunday ahead of the e