Indianapolis, local meteorologists reported that a fast-moving storm system produced unseasonably warm temperatures across the Midwest this week and prompted severe-weather outlooks for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The Storm Prediction Center and regional forecasters placed parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois and the Mid-Ohio Valley under marginal-to-slight risk levels, citing damaging...
United States. Meteorologists report midweek warmth across multiple regions that will transition to a strong cold front later this week, producing widespread rain, gusty southwest winds and isolated thunderstorms. Forecasts for Wednesday show highs ranging from the upper 60s in the Midwest to around 80 degrees across parts of the...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Agriculture Tuesday issued a statewide quarantine to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly. Effective Feb. 17, the order expands an 18‑county effort to all 88 counties and prohibits moving trees, nursery stock and other high‑risk products out of state without a compliance agreement, permit...
LOS ANGELES. Federal and local agencies warned residents after a powerful winter storm moved across Southern California Monday, prompting a ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport and flash flood warnings. Officials issued evacuation warnings for burn-scarred neighborhoods and a wind advisory from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., while forecasts...
Los Angeles: A powerful winter storm struck California this week, bringing heavy rain, high winds, flash flood warnings and significant mountain snow, officials said. The National Weather Service issued watches and winter storm warnings across the state Monday, prompting evacuation warnings for burn scar areas and travel restrictions. Pacific Gas...
Polk County, Fla. authorities arrested a Bartow High School teacher on Feb. 15 after a backyard debris fire spread to about five acres, police said. The blaze occurred amid a county burn ban and a state of emergency declared for drought conditions. Deputies said the homeowner burned cardboard and materials...
Indianapolis and regional forecasts report an unseasonable warmup this week, with dense fog advisories Monday morning and highs expected to climb into the 60s and 70s by midweek. Meteorologists warn gusty southerly winds Wednesday with a midweek cold front bringing scattered showers and limited rain late week. Forecast models show...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Meteorologists warn that a cold front moving east from the lower Mississippi Valley will bring strong to severe thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida on Sunday. Forecast models show a squall line arriving between 2–8 p.m. with damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and heavy rain possible. The Storm...
WASHINGTON This week the Trump administration revoked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 endangerment finding that determined greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. The EPA issued a final rule rescinding the Obama-era declaration, a step White House officials said would roll back vehicle and power plant regulations. Officials announced...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Electric Service restored nearly all power this week after Winter Storm Fern knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands; crews repaired broken poles, cleared vegetation, and demobilized mutual-aid lineworkers. Officials reported outages peaked at about 230,000 across 294 square miles and said 99.9% of customers regained...
