February 20, 2026

Natural Events

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Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains

Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains

Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.

A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar

A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar

Widespread flooding affected tens of thousands of people after cyclones Fytia and Gezani drenched the island.

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