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On Feb. 19, 2026, a strong storm swept through Bloomington and Monroe County, damaging the Fifth Third Bank building (including a roof hole) and leaving debris across West Third Street, as police secured the area and residents photographed the aftermath.
NASCAR moved the Daytona 500 start up one hour to 1:30 p.m. ET (RaceDay at 11:30 a.m. ET) to dodge forecasted thunderstorms, with the green flag at 2:13 p.m. ET. If lightning or rain arrives, the race could end during daytime for the first time in years. Kyle Busch and Chase Briscoe will lead the field, and the pre-race festivities include Nate Bargatze as grand marshal, Kurt Russell in the pace car, Bart Simpson as honorary starter, and Miranda Lambert headlining the concert.
The Storm Prediction Center raised the Houston area to a Level 2 risk for severe weather on Saturday, triggering a Weather Impact Alert for the day. A line of storms could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, with the most risk between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. timing that could affect Mardi Gras and Valentine’s plans; downtown Houston may see storms around 8 p.m. and Galveston by 10 p.m. Sunday should clear, but the region remains drought-affected.
Severe storms across the US coasts and Midwest are causing widespread travel disruptions during the busy holiday season, with over 1,600 flights canceled and major airports affected by snow, rain, and flooding, compounded by the return of La Niña weather patterns.
Houston experienced its first round of storms overnight, with scattered showers expected during the day and a second line of storms forecasted for Saturday night into early Sunday, bringing potential heavy rain, damaging winds, hail, and a slight tornado risk, followed by calmer, pleasant weather early next week.
Severe storms in the Chicago area caused flooding, road closures, and power outages affecting thousands, with ongoing recovery efforts and weather warnings for upcoming severe weather.
Minnesota faces ongoing flash flooding threats as additional storms are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, especially impacting areas already saturated from previous storms, including the Twin Cities and central Minnesota, with potential for significant rainfall through Monday.
Minnesota and Wisconsin are forecasted to experience multiple rounds of heavy rain and potential severe storms from Thursday through Monday due to a stalled frontal boundary, with models indicating the possibility of significant rainfall and severe weather, especially in northwestern Minnesota and the Twin Cities area.
Storms brought heavy rain to parts of Iowa overnight, especially along the US 30 corridor and nearby areas, with some locations receiving over 2 inches, while others saw minimal rainfall; totals vary widely across the state.
Strong storms in eastern Nebraska caused one death, injured another, and displaced hundreds of inmates at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, while also damaging property and causing power outages across the region, with additional severe weather expected in the Midwest.
Strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected to impact the Midwest and Southeast this weekend, with risks of flash flooding and damaging winds, while the Southwest faces record-breaking heat with temperatures exceeding 110°F in some areas.
A cold front brought storms to the Philadelphia area, causing heavy rain, flooding, and warnings, with up to 7 inches of rain in some spots, but relief from the heat is expected over the weekend with cooler, dry weather.
Severe storms with hurricane-force winds swept across Minnesota for a second night, causing widespread damage to trees and power lines, leaving about 80,000 Xcel Energy customers without power, with additional storm damage reported in western Wisconsin and Iowa.
Severe storms in Minnesota caused extensive damage and power outages, with around 38,000 still without power as of Monday morning, and more storms, possibly a dangerous derecho, are forecasted.
A storm crossing Lake Michigan is expected to bring high winds up to 60 mph, heavy rain, and potential severe weather to Michigan, particularly between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., with the main threat being damaging winds and localized flooding.