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THURSDAY, February 19 continues to feature the risk of a couple tornadoes in eastern Illinois, Indiana and western Ohio.
Even if the storms don't grow too tall, they'll feel changing winds with height near the core of our low pressure swirl. Supercells may form, posing some tornado risk.
Even if the storms don't grow too tall, they'll feel changing winds with height near the core of our low pressure swirl. Supercells may form, posing some tornado risk.
February 18, 2026 at 5:46 PM
THURSDAY, February 19 continues to feature the risk of a couple tornadoes in eastern Illinois, Indiana and western Ohio.
Even if the storms don't grow too tall, they'll feel changing winds with height near the core of our low pressure swirl. Supercells may form, posing some tornado risk.
Even if the storms don't grow too tall, they'll feel changing winds with height near the core of our low pressure swirl. Supercells may form, posing some tornado risk.
Our friend Steve at the Oklahoma Mesonet is a talented meteorologist. He reports that the Woodward, Okla. weather station was impacted by Tuesday's wildfire.
Around 4:30 p.m., the 2-meter wind sensor melted (that's why you see "-999".) The thermometer spiked to 122 degrees!
Around 4:30 p.m., the 2-meter wind sensor melted (that's why you see "-999".) The thermometer spiked to 122 degrees!
February 18, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Our friend Steve at the Oklahoma Mesonet is a talented meteorologist. He reports that the Woodward, Okla. weather station was impacted by Tuesday's wildfire.
Around 4:30 p.m., the 2-meter wind sensor melted (that's why you see "-999".) The thermometer spiked to 122 degrees!
Around 4:30 p.m., the 2-meter wind sensor melted (that's why you see "-999".) The thermometer spiked to 122 degrees!
Wildfire smoke is blanketing, at least in detectible concentrations, about 100,000 square miles of the Great Plains.
(For an appreciation of the scale, that's about 19 times the size of Connecticut – this is a huge area beneath a veil of smoke).
(For an appreciation of the scale, that's about 19 times the size of Connecticut – this is a huge area beneath a veil of smoke).
February 18, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Wildfire smoke is blanketing, at least in detectible concentrations, about 100,000 square miles of the Great Plains.
(For an appreciation of the scale, that's about 19 times the size of Connecticut – this is a huge area beneath a veil of smoke).
(For an appreciation of the scale, that's about 19 times the size of Connecticut – this is a huge area beneath a veil of smoke).
This is amazing – we've basically got the same bone-dry airmass from the Chihuahuan Desert of northeast Mexico all the way to CHICAGO! This is leading to tinder-box conditions across the High Plains and the Corn Belt.
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
This is amazing – we've basically got the same bone-dry airmass from the Chihuahuan Desert of northeast Mexico all the way to CHICAGO! This is leading to tinder-box conditions across the High Plains and the Corn Belt.
Fire weather warnings are in effect for much of West Texas, New Mexico, western Kansas, eastern Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle AND another zone in Iowa and Illinois. There is a critical risk of wildfires.
February 18, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Fire weather warnings are in effect for much of West Texas, New Mexico, western Kansas, eastern Colorado and the Oklahoma Panhandle AND another zone in Iowa and Illinois. There is a critical risk of wildfires.
A high-end wildfire outbreak is ongoing across the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle, western/Oklahoma and the Panhandle and western Kansas.
We have EIGHT fire warnings in effect – signifying ongoing out-of-control wildfires that are, in many cases, threatening lives and property.
We have EIGHT fire warnings in effect – signifying ongoing out-of-control wildfires that are, in many cases, threatening lives and property.
February 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
A high-end wildfire outbreak is ongoing across the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle, western/Oklahoma and the Panhandle and western Kansas.
We have EIGHT fire warnings in effect – signifying ongoing out-of-control wildfires that are, in many cases, threatening lives and property.
We have EIGHT fire warnings in effect – signifying ongoing out-of-control wildfires that are, in many cases, threatening lives and property.
⛈️A large-scale storm system is about to whip up wild weather across the country.
🌨️On the cold side, winter weather will plaster the Northern U.S.
🔥On its warm side, “extreme” fire danger, severe storms, and even a tornado risk.
@matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
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🌨️On the cold side, winter weather will plaster the Northern U.S.
🔥On its warm side, “extreme” fire danger, severe storms, and even a tornado risk.
@matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
myradar.com/videos/6368
Hefty Cross-Country Storm
A large-scale storm system is about to whip up wild weather across the country. On the cold side, winter weather will plaster the Northern U.S. On its warm side, “extreme” fire danger, severe storms, ...
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February 17, 2026 at 9:18 PM
⛈️A large-scale storm system is about to whip up wild weather across the country.
🌨️On the cold side, winter weather will plaster the Northern U.S.
🔥On its warm side, “extreme” fire danger, severe storms, and even a tornado risk.
@matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
myradar.com/videos/6368
🌨️On the cold side, winter weather will plaster the Northern U.S.
🔥On its warm side, “extreme” fire danger, severe storms, and even a tornado risk.
@matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
myradar.com/videos/6368
If it seems like there's a lot to keep track of, that's because there is.
Our fill big national briefing will be released at 4:30 p.m. ET!
Our fill big national briefing will be released at 4:30 p.m. ET!
February 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
If it seems like there's a lot to keep track of, that's because there is.
Our fill big national briefing will be released at 4:30 p.m. ET!
Our fill big national briefing will be released at 4:30 p.m. ET!
In addition to everything else going on, our storm system is also pinwheeling moisture northwestward into cold air, leading to snow.
Widespread double-digit totals near the International Border, with up to 2 feet in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:
Widespread double-digit totals near the International Border, with up to 2 feet in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:
February 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM
In addition to everything else going on, our storm system is also pinwheeling moisture northwestward into cold air, leading to snow.
Widespread double-digit totals near the International Border, with up to 2 feet in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:
Widespread double-digit totals near the International Border, with up to 2 feet in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan:
We have a rare EXTREME risk for wildfires across the High Plains.
Low pressure over the northern Rockies is helping push bone-dry air down the High Plains. Strong winds and relative humidities between 10 and 18 percent will lead to rapid fire growth and behavior if ignition occurs!
Low pressure over the northern Rockies is helping push bone-dry air down the High Plains. Strong winds and relative humidities between 10 and 18 percent will lead to rapid fire growth and behavior if ignition occurs!
February 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM
We have a rare EXTREME risk for wildfires across the High Plains.
Low pressure over the northern Rockies is helping push bone-dry air down the High Plains. Strong winds and relative humidities between 10 and 18 percent will lead to rapid fire growth and behavior if ignition occurs!
Low pressure over the northern Rockies is helping push bone-dry air down the High Plains. Strong winds and relative humidities between 10 and 18 percent will lead to rapid fire growth and behavior if ignition occurs!
THURSDAY, February 19 will feature an isolated tornado risk from St. Louis and Carbondale northeast into central Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky.
Here's a thread on why the setup is "conditional":
Here's a thread on why the setup is "conditional":
February 17, 2026 at 7:55 PM
THURSDAY, February 19 will feature an isolated tornado risk from St. Louis and Carbondale northeast into central Illinois, Indiana and northern Kentucky.
Here's a thread on why the setup is "conditional":
Here's a thread on why the setup is "conditional":
Powerful winds FLIPPED a semi in Dumas, TX, as captured by MyRadar storm chaser @jordanhallwx.bsky.social.
30–40+ mph gusts, humidity near 10%, and dry fuels = extremely critical fire weather across the High Plains today.
Avoid anything that could start a fire.
30–40+ mph gusts, humidity near 10%, and dry fuels = extremely critical fire weather across the High Plains today.
Avoid anything that could start a fire.
February 17, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Powerful winds FLIPPED a semi in Dumas, TX, as captured by MyRadar storm chaser @jordanhallwx.bsky.social.
30–40+ mph gusts, humidity near 10%, and dry fuels = extremely critical fire weather across the High Plains today.
Avoid anything that could start a fire.
30–40+ mph gusts, humidity near 10%, and dry fuels = extremely critical fire weather across the High Plains today.
Avoid anything that could start a fire.
Missed meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social's keynote at the National Storm Chaser Summit?
Here it is!
Here it is!
Matthew Cappucci Keynote | Chasing the Wind: Creating the Career of Your Dreams
Matthew Cappucci takes the stage at the National Storm Chaser Summit in Denver, Colorado, where he delivered a keynote that blended forecasting insight, field experience, and a deep passion for severe...
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February 17, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Missed meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social's keynote at the National Storm Chaser Summit?
Here it is!
Here it is!
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Los Angeles metro, including downtown.
Gusts of 45-55 mph are possible, with 60+ mph gusts in the higher terrain to the north. An isolated weak tornado can’t be ruled out.
Gusts of 45-55 mph are possible, with 60+ mph gusts in the higher terrain to the north. An isolated weak tornado can’t be ruled out.
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Los Angeles metro, including downtown.
Gusts of 45-55 mph are possible, with 60+ mph gusts in the higher terrain to the north. An isolated weak tornado can’t be ruled out.
Gusts of 45-55 mph are possible, with 60+ mph gusts in the higher terrain to the north. An isolated weak tornado can’t be ruled out.
The High Plains will have a critical to EXTREME wildfire risk on Tuesday.
The I-76 corridor of northeast Colorado and the Sand Hills of Nebraska have a top-tier EXTREME risk. Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, North Platte, Kimball, Ogalalla, Imperial, McCook... you're in the zone.
The I-76 corridor of northeast Colorado and the Sand Hills of Nebraska have a top-tier EXTREME risk. Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, North Platte, Kimball, Ogalalla, Imperial, McCook... you're in the zone.
February 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The High Plains will have a critical to EXTREME wildfire risk on Tuesday.
The I-76 corridor of northeast Colorado and the Sand Hills of Nebraska have a top-tier EXTREME risk. Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, North Platte, Kimball, Ogalalla, Imperial, McCook... you're in the zone.
The I-76 corridor of northeast Colorado and the Sand Hills of Nebraska have a top-tier EXTREME risk. Fort Morgan, Sterling, Julesburg, Holyoke, Akron, North Platte, Kimball, Ogalalla, Imperial, McCook... you're in the zone.
THURSDAY, February 19 will feature a severe weather risk over parts of the Ohio Valley. We have a Level 2 out of 5 Slight risk of severe weather drawn for Indianapolis, St. Louis, Carbondale, Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington-Fayette and surrounding areas.
February 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
THURSDAY, February 19 will feature a severe weather risk over parts of the Ohio Valley. We have a Level 2 out of 5 Slight risk of severe weather drawn for Indianapolis, St. Louis, Carbondale, Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington-Fayette and surrounding areas.
Los Angeles gang – we have a line of thunderstorms approaching from the west with a few embedded kinks of spin. (We call this a QLCS, or quasi-linear convective system).
45-55 mph straight-line winds and an isolated tornado.
There's a waterspout risk too for offshore mariners.
45-55 mph straight-line winds and an isolated tornado.
There's a waterspout risk too for offshore mariners.
February 16, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Los Angeles gang – we have a line of thunderstorms approaching from the west with a few embedded kinks of spin. (We call this a QLCS, or quasi-linear convective system).
45-55 mph straight-line winds and an isolated tornado.
There's a waterspout risk too for offshore mariners.
45-55 mph straight-line winds and an isolated tornado.
There's a waterspout risk too for offshore mariners.
MONDAY morning, February 16 will feature an isolated tornado threat in Southern California, including the Los Angeles metro area.
February 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
MONDAY morning, February 16 will feature an isolated tornado threat in Southern California, including the Los Angeles metro area.
Heads up Louisiana gang – approaching squall line with embedded kinks of spin will pose a nocturnal tornado risk.
There's even a low-end chance of an isolated significant (EF2+) tornado.
A tornado WATCH will be issued soon for the broad region. If a WARNING is issued, shelter!
There's even a low-end chance of an isolated significant (EF2+) tornado.
A tornado WATCH will be issued soon for the broad region. If a WARNING is issued, shelter!
February 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Heads up Louisiana gang – approaching squall line with embedded kinks of spin will pose a nocturnal tornado risk.
There's even a low-end chance of an isolated significant (EF2+) tornado.
A tornado WATCH will be issued soon for the broad region. If a WARNING is issued, shelter!
There's even a low-end chance of an isolated significant (EF2+) tornado.
A tornado WATCH will be issued soon for the broad region. If a WARNING is issued, shelter!
TODAY (Saturday PM) – a few funnel clouds/isolated weak tornadoes are possible in the Red River Valley of southwest Oklahoma/north Texas.
Watching closely in Altus, Hobart, Manngum, Hollis, Lawton, Federick, Vernon, Childress, Wichita Falls, Archer City, Aspermont, Graham and maybe even Abilene.
Watching closely in Altus, Hobart, Manngum, Hollis, Lawton, Federick, Vernon, Childress, Wichita Falls, Archer City, Aspermont, Graham and maybe even Abilene.
February 14, 2026 at 7:48 PM
TODAY (Saturday PM) – a few funnel clouds/isolated weak tornadoes are possible in the Red River Valley of southwest Oklahoma/north Texas.
Watching closely in Altus, Hobart, Manngum, Hollis, Lawton, Federick, Vernon, Childress, Wichita Falls, Archer City, Aspermont, Graham and maybe even Abilene.
Watching closely in Altus, Hobart, Manngum, Hollis, Lawton, Federick, Vernon, Childress, Wichita Falls, Archer City, Aspermont, Graham and maybe even Abilene.
Midland-Odessa gang – two severe thunderstorms working through right now! Send us your reports (safely)!
Half dollar-sized hail possible with the storm near Penwell north of Pleasant Farms moving into Odessa.
Half dollar-sized hail possible with the storm near Penwell north of Pleasant Farms moving into Odessa.
February 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Midland-Odessa gang – two severe thunderstorms working through right now! Send us your reports (safely)!
Half dollar-sized hail possible with the storm near Penwell north of Pleasant Farms moving into Odessa.
Half dollar-sized hail possible with the storm near Penwell north of Pleasant Farms moving into Odessa.
SATURDAY, February 14 will feature the risk of cold-air funnel clouds or brief, weak tornadoes in southern Kansas, much of central/western Oklahoma and the Red River Valley of Texas.
With core of low pressure overhead, a little juice + ample vorticity (spin) could twist up a few weak funnels.
With core of low pressure overhead, a little juice + ample vorticity (spin) could twist up a few weak funnels.
February 13, 2026 at 8:34 PM
SATURDAY, February 14 will feature the risk of cold-air funnel clouds or brief, weak tornadoes in southern Kansas, much of central/western Oklahoma and the Red River Valley of Texas.
With core of low pressure overhead, a little juice + ample vorticity (spin) could twist up a few weak funnels.
With core of low pressure overhead, a little juice + ample vorticity (spin) could twist up a few weak funnels.
⛈️A few strong to severe thunderstorms are likely across Texas and the South this weekend. On Friday night, a couple hailstorms will form in West Texas. Then they’ll move through the South late Saturday and Sunday. Wind and an isolated tornado will be possible.
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Stormy in the South
A few strong to severe thunderstorms are likely across Texas and the South this weekend. On Friday night, a couple hailstorms will form in West Texas. Then they’ll move through the South late Saturday...
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February 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
⛈️A few strong to severe thunderstorms are likely across Texas and the South this weekend. On Friday night, a couple hailstorms will form in West Texas. Then they’ll move through the South late Saturday and Sunday. Wind and an isolated tornado will be possible.
myradar.com/videos/6366
myradar.com/videos/6366
West Texas and western/central Oklahoma gangs – TONIGHT, Friday night, looks to feature some "elevated" hailstorms.
Storms will form on the cool side of a boundary atop a shallow layer of cool air.
No tornado threat, BUT we'll see a few cells with quarter- to half dollar-sized hail possible.
Storms will form on the cool side of a boundary atop a shallow layer of cool air.
No tornado threat, BUT we'll see a few cells with quarter- to half dollar-sized hail possible.
February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
West Texas and western/central Oklahoma gangs – TONIGHT, Friday night, looks to feature some "elevated" hailstorms.
Storms will form on the cool side of a boundary atop a shallow layer of cool air.
No tornado threat, BUT we'll see a few cells with quarter- to half dollar-sized hail possible.
Storms will form on the cool side of a boundary atop a shallow layer of cool air.
No tornado threat, BUT we'll see a few cells with quarter- to half dollar-sized hail possible.
It's quiet... too quiet...
Tornado season ramps up markedly a month from now. But for the time being, enjoy the quiescence...
Tornado season ramps up markedly a month from now. But for the time being, enjoy the quiescence...
February 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
It's quiet... too quiet...
Tornado season ramps up markedly a month from now. But for the time being, enjoy the quiescence...
Tornado season ramps up markedly a month from now. But for the time being, enjoy the quiescence...