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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

Sprawling winter storm stretching 1,000+ miles could bring dangerous snow and ice across Northern Tier

Winter’s grip is holding on tight over the Northern Tier as the FOX Forecast Center is tracking yet another chance for snow, even ice and freezing rain from Tuesday night through Thursday. The complex system could span over 1,000 miles, bringing dangerous snow and icing to the Upper Midwest and New England this week, as the potential storm is the result of a strong collision between a deep pool of moisture lifting from the south and Arctic air pushing down from Canada.LIGHT SNOW MOVES ACROSS NOR

Light snow possible in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast after severe storms in the South

A storm system producing severe weather in the South is expected to move north Sunday night into Monday, bringing a quick burst of snow and rain to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.According to the FOX Forecast Center, the system was positioned over the southern Mississippi River Valley and began tracking east along the Gulf Coast.TORNADOES REPORTED ACROSS SOUTH AS DANGEROUS SUNDAY SEVERE WEATHER THREAT EYES GULF COASTAhead of the system’s movement, a warm front lifted northward, drawing

Watch: Firefighters rescue two men caught in rising Texas creek waters amid severe weather across the South

DALLAS, TEXAS - Rising waters from severe storms and torrential rain across the South left two men and their bicycle trapped on a trail along Cottonwood Creek on Saturday.Around 1 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the water rescue at Forest Lane and Schroeder Road after the men became caught in the rising waters.A line of severe storms has continued to bring heavy rain to parts of the Southern U.S. this weekend, and while much needed, it has prompted dangerous storms and flash flooding concer

'Significant and dangerous' storm to bring severe weather threat for southern California

The National Weather Service office in Los Angeles is putting people on alert for a "very significant and dangerous" storm that has the potential for flash flooding and possible tornadoes early this week. A dip in the jet stream opens the door for storms bringing abundant moisture to funnel into the West Coast. A series of storms will slam the coast, delivering multiple feet of snow to higher elevations, and rain at lower elevations. KNOW YOUR FLOOD TERMINOLOGY: WHAT FLOOD WATCHES, WARNINGS AND

Video: At least two dozen cars involved in multi-crash scene on snowy Colorado interstate

GEORGETOWN, Colo. – Traffic on a major interstate in Colorado was snarled on Friday night due to two multi-car accidents in snowy conditions.Colorado State Police responded to a multi-vehicle, multi-crash scene on I-70 around 5:17pm local time, and were assisted by Grand County Sheriff's Office Deputies, the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office and other response agencies.SIGNIFICANT STORMS BREWING FOR WEST COAST WITH EXTREME DOUBLE-DIGIT FEET OF MOUNTAIN SNOW, HEAVY RAINAt least two dozen cars w

South faces dangerous weekend severe weather threat with increased risk of tornadoes, damaging hail

A severe weather threat is looming over the South this weekend, as soaking rains, hail and an increased tornado threat are possible. The threat of severe storms will be maximized on Saturday as an area of low pressure delivers heavy, soaking rains to millions from the Plains to the East Coast. Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi are in the bullseye for severe weather impacts on Saturday. HOW PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS NOTIFY YOU DURING SEVERE WEATHER EMERGENCIESDuring the day, Texas could see hail 1+

Florida fire danger spikes as 'Extreme Drought' reaches 25-year high, as state of emergency declared

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is in the midst of its worst drought in 25 years, according to new information released this week. That comes as the Florida Forest Service (FFS) reported a dangerous start to the 2026 fire season Friday, with more than 650 wildfires recorded across the state since the beginning of the year.Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency earlier this week due to the drought conditions, as well as the historic cold snap the state experienced at the start of the mon

South Carolina records 6 small earthquakes in Charleston area since beginning of February

South Carolina has seen several small earthquakes since February started, with the strongest being a magnitude 2.9 on Saturday. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), six earthquakes were reported between Feb. 3 and Feb. 12. All the earthquakes occurred near each other in the southern part of the state, near Summerville, roughly 25 miles inland from Charleston. MAGNITUDE 2.5 EARTHQUAKE IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA AREA WITH SHAKING REPORTED JUST DAYS AFTER PRIOR QUAKEThe stro

Significant storms brewing for West Coast with extreme double-digit feet of mountain snow, heavy rain

Many rounds of mountain snow and heavy rain are brewing for the West, providing more relief to the current drought conditions that is plaguing multiple states with the worst snow drought in decades. This is seen in the Upper Colorado Basin, which is facing an all-time record low amount of snow for this time of year. FLASH FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS BREWING FOR SOUTH FROM MASSIVE CROSS-COUNTRY STORMIn Salt Lake City, UT, it has been 330 days since the city has seen 1 inch of snow, while in Grand Jun

La Niña nearly dead, brewing El Niño to arrive during peak hurricane season

MIAMI – The latest climate forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that an El Niño climate pattern is on track to arrive midway through hurricane season — a pattern that has historically suppressed hurricane and other tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean.WHAT ARE EL NINO AND LA NINA CLIMATE PATTERNS?El Niño is one of three climatological phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that describe natural changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures and a

Magnitude 2.5 earthquake in Charleston, South Carolina area with shaking reported just days after prior quake

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A magnitude 2.5 earthquake shook the Charleston, South Carolina region just after 9:00 p.m. local time Wednesday, centered 4.1 miles northwest of Centerville, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Shaking was felt in Charleston itself, according to the USGS.There's no word on any damage caused by the quake.A magnitude 1.8 quake was recorded 5.9 miles north-northwest of Summerville on Thursday morning just before 4:00 a.m.These latest quakes were very close t