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Cricket legends, including India's Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, have backed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who is imprisoned and reportedly suffering from vision loss due to alleged medical negligence. Former Australian captain Greg Chappell initiated a petition for Khan's proper medical care, which has garnered support from numerous international captains.

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SPC MD 102
MD 0102 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 10... FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN/SOUTHERN INDIANA

Mesoscale Discussion 0102
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0526 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

Areas affected...Portions of western/southern Indiana

Concerning...Tornado Watch 10...

Valid 192326Z - 200100Z

The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 10 continues.

SUMMARY...Tornado Watch #10 continues until 0200 UTC. A supercell
thunderstorm currently tracking across northern portions of the
watch in far western/southern Indiana is the primary focus for
severe activity in the short term, and has a history of rotation and
brief tornadoes.

DISCUSSION...The supercell thunderstorm tracking across the northern
portions of Tornado Watch #10 is the primary concern for severe
weather in the next 1-2 hours, with a history of rotation and
tornado production. While further north in the cooler air, VWP
profiles from KIND show strong curvature of the hodograph in the
lowest levels which will help support continued mesocyclone and
tornado development, with values in the 0-500m layer 120 m2/s2. Even
further south away from the frontal boundary, profiles from KLVX
still show strong support for low-topped supercell longevity.
However, some uncertainty exists in how far eastward current
convection will be maintained given only modest dewpoints in the
low-to-mid 50s F. In spite of this, the cooler temperatures aloft
and buoyancy evident in proximity sounding profiles, combined with 
the strong kinematics discussed and history of tornado production,
the expectation is that severe convection should continue eastward
into central Indiana for at least the next two hours. This supercell
will continue to be capable of all hazards, including a strong
tornado.

..Halbert/Gleason.. 02/19/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...IND...

LAT...LON   38928700 38938715 38998724 39048731 39158730 39248725
            39348711 39398689 39438668 39478645 39498625 39518605
            39488595 39478587 39438578 39308570 39248569 39148570
            39068580 39018600 38978628 38958652 38948670 38928700 

MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...120-150 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.50-2.50 IN

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0102.html

SPC MD 103
MD 0103 CONCERNING TORNADO WATCH 10... FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TO THE INDIANA BORDER

Mesoscale Discussion 0103
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0603 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

Areas affected...Portions of southern Illinois to the Indiana border

Concerning...Tornado Watch 10...

Valid 200003Z - 200130Z

The severe weather threat for Tornado Watch 10 continues.

SUMMARY...Tornado Watch #10 continues until 0200 UTC. A cluster of
supercellular thunderstorms in south-central Illinois is advancing
into the watch area, and will pose a threat for all hazards over the
next few hours.

DISCUSSION...As a cluster of supercell thunderstorms enters
west-northwestern potions of WW10 across south-central Illinois, the
threat for all hazards, including tornadoes, will persist over the
next few hours. 

While VWPs from KLSX shows winds in the low levels beginning to veer
into more straight-line hodographs, the environment downstream of
the ongoing supercells (e.g. KILX, KVWX) still show strong curvature
of the hodograph in the low levels. Buoyancy remains relatively
modest, but when combined with observed kinematics, the environment
could continue to support mesocyclone development and maintenance as
storms continue to mature and enter the watch area. There is still
some uncertainty in this longevity given cooler temperatures and
lower dewpoints -- particularly where storms have already tracked
earlier this afternoon. Recent radar scans may indicate some
down-trending of convective activity is occurring (potentially due
to poor thermodynamics). Still, the environment does support a
continued severe threat, particularly with any long-lived/mature
supercell thunderstorms.

..Halbert/Gleason.. 02/20/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...IND...PAH...ILX...LSX...

LAT...LON   38448865 38598869 38758877 38818897 38928913 39028914
            39228907 39708862 39838821 39808764 39538731 39258723
            39038715 38858716 38678750 38568794 38458837 38448854
            38448865 

MOST PROBABLE PEAK TORNADO INTENSITY...100-130 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...55-70 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...1.00-1.75 IN

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0103.html

SPC MD 104
MD 0104 CONCERNING HEAVY SNOW FOR PORTIONS OF IOWA

Mesoscale Discussion 0104
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0607 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

Areas affected...Portions of Iowa

Concerning...Heavy snow 

Valid 200007Z - 200600Z

SUMMARY...Snow rates possibly exceeding 1 inch per hour are expected
from western into central Iowa this evening.

DISCUSSION...Water-vapor imagery suggests significant midlevel
drying is spreading across southeast NE into southern IA, just south
of expected 700mb low track. Latest radar data supports this with a
well-developed corridor of heavy snow currently noted across eastern
NE into western IA. Large-scale ascent is beginning to increase
downstream into central IA, and precipitation is gradually expanding
into this region within the warm advection zone. Forecast soundings
exhibit steep midlevel lapse rates across  central IA, and
reflectively suggests some convective nature with this new
development that is spreading north. Over the next few hours a
southwest-northeast oriented band of heavy snow should establish
itself as the 700mb circulation advances east. Snow rates could
exceed 1 inch per hour at times.

..Darrow.. 02/20/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...DVN...ARX...DMX...FSD...OAX...

LAT...LON   41199564 41499378 42119201 43019227 42729386 42109584
            41199564 

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md0104.html

In the cinematic realm, Shahid Kapoor's latest film 'O' Romeo' has faced an uphill battle at the box office. Despite the actor's compelling performance, the storyline has left fans underwhelmed, contributing to a steady decline in ticket sales after its debut. As it stands after a week, the film has amassed about Rs 47 crore. Read on to know more in detail.

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SPC Tornado Watch 10 Status Reports
WW 0010 Status Updates

STATUS REPORT ON WW 3

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES RIGHT OF A LINE FROM 20 SE SEM TO
35 SSW ANB TO 20 SSE RMG.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE MESOSCALE DISCUSSION 0020

..WEINMAN..01/10/26

ATTN...WFO...BMX...MOB...FFC...LIX...JAN...


STATUS REPORT FOR WT 3 

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS 

ALC005-011-017-025-027-051-081-085-087-101-109-111-113-123-129-
131-101640-

AL 
.    ALABAMA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARBOUR              BULLOCK             CHAMBERS            
CLARKE               CLAY                ELMORE              
LEE                  LOWNDES             MACON               
MONTGOMERY           PIKE                RANDOLPH            
RUSSELL              TALLAPOOSA          WASHINGTON          
WILCOX               


GAC045-149-101640-

GA 
.    GEORGIA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

CARROLL              HEARD               


MSC041-111-101640-

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ws0010.html

SPC Tornado Watch 10
WW 10 TORNADO IL IN KY 191815Z - 200200Z

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Tornado Watch Number 10
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
115 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Tornado Watch for portions of 
  Southeast Illinois
  Southern Indiana
  Western and Central Kentucky

* Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 115 PM until
  900 PM EST.

* Primary threats include...
  A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible
  Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2
    inches in diameter possible
  Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorm development is anticipated this afternoon
from southeast Illinois into southern Indiana and western/central
Kentucky. In these areas, increasing low-level moisture will lead to
airmass destabilization. Strong vertical shear is in place,
supporting the potential for some of these storms to organize into
supercells. All severe hazards are possible with any supercells that
develop, including very large hail greater than 2" in diameter and
tornadoes. Low-level shear is strong enough to support the potential
for a strong (EF2+) tornado.

The tornado watch area is approximately along and 75 statute miles
north and south of a line from 50 miles west of Evansville IN to 50
miles east northeast of Louisville KY. For a complete depiction of
the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS
WOU0).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
and possible warnings.

&&

AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
surface and aloft to 2 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean
storm motion vector 24035.

...Mosier

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0010.html

As April 2026 approaches, the Election Commission is poised to kick off the third phase of its focused voter list revision. After successfully navigating the initial rounds that included Bihar and a dozen other states, the commission has reached out to 22 remaining states and Union Territories, urging them to get ready for this pivotal electoral undertaking.

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Pakistan advances to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Former player Mohammad Yousuf criticizes Babar Azam's batting technique. Yousuf suggests Azam's struggles have persisted for years. Pakistan now prepares for Super 8 matches against New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka. The team's focus shifts to these upcoming crucial games.

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An HR executive was brutally attacked with cricket and baseball bats by three men in Gurgaon. The assault occurred moments after his car was hit from behind near IMT Manesar. The victim sustained injuries and required hospitalisation. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the attackers. An FIR has been registered.

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SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook

Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0354 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

Valid 211200Z - 271200Z

...Synopsis...
As upper-level troughing shifts eastward, a dry cold front sweeps
across the Southern Plains bringing dry northerly flow and fire
weather concerns to southern TX Day 3/Saturday. Widespread rainfall
across much of the Southeast should temporarily alleviate fire
weather concerns over the weekend. Rainfall should be limited
farther south across the Gulf Coast and FL, with particular concern
for FL where dry-post frontal northerly flow could increase the fire
weather threat for Day 4/Sunday and 5/Monday. The upper ridge will
begin to break down D6/Sunday, introducing dry return flow and
downslope winds across the Central and Southern Plains, potentially
increasing fire weather concerns through the extended period.

...Day 3/Saturday - Southern Texas...
Post frontal northerly winds behind a prominent dry cold front move
into TX Day 3/Saturday. Heightened fire weather concerns should
exist across portions of central and southern TX where RH will drop
to 10-20 percent with sustained northerly winds of 10-20 mph spread
across a dry fuelscape. 40% Critical probabilities have been
maintained.

...Day 4/Sunday and Day 5/Monday - Florida and Southern Plains...
Deep layer northwesterly flow develops across the Southeast and FL
behind a surface cold front underlying an amplifying upper-level
trough across the Northeast. Widespread wetting rainfall from Day
4/Sunday is expected to remain north of the Gulf Coast, with minimal
precipitation across FL. A cold front will pass through the northern
FL peninsula early afternoon D4/Sunday bringing post frontal
northwesterly winds and low RH. Coincident dry fuels should increase
the fire weather threat where 40% Critical probabilities have been
added. D5/Monday dry northwesterly flow is expected to shift to
southern FL where even lower RH is anticipated, maintaining 40%
Critical probabilities. There is uncertainty in the RH reductions
under a cooler, dry return flow pattern across the Southern Plains
on D5/Monday, which precludes introductions of Critical
probabilities at this time.

...Day 6/Tuesday - Southern and Central Plains...
Fire weather concerns reemerge across portions of the central and
southern High Plains via dry return flow and increasing westerly
winds aloft as the upper-level ridge across the Intermountain West
breaks down. 40% critical probabilities have been added where a
combination of low RH and strong westerly winds overlap dry fuels in
eastern NM, TX Panhandle, and southwestern OK. Beneath the
upper-level ridge a surface low will emerge in the lee of the
northern Rockies, tightening a surface pressure gradient across
eastern WY and western NE. Strong downslope winds may occur, though 
cooler temperatures and RH uncertainties have limited the
introduction of Critical probabilities for now.

...Day 7/8 Wednesday/Thursday - West Texas...
40% probabilities have been introduced across the West TX region on
D7/Wednesday as long-range models are hinting at hot, dry, windy
conditions. Increasing northwest flow aloft and induced surface lee
troughing will support increased fire weather concerns. Uncertainty
is too high for D8/Thursday, though the anticipated pattern could
suggest an ongoing fire weather threat through the forecast period.

..Elizalde-Garcia/Williams.. 02/19/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/exper/fire_wx/

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Manipur's Chief Minister virtually addressed displaced Meitei and Kuki-Zo families, offering cash relief and urging trust rebuilding. This marks the first joint outreach since ethnic violence erupted. While resettlement efforts are underway, mistrust persists, with displaced individuals sharing concerns about jobs, education, and healthcare access. The CM pledged support for students and security for patients.

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World Earthquake Report for Thursday, 19 February 2026
Summary: 3 quakes 5.0+, 47 quakes 4.0+, 116 quakes 3.0+, 338 quakes 2.0+ (504 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 5+: 3 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 47 earthquakes
Magnitude 3+: 116 earthquakes
Magnitude 2+: 338 earthquakes
No quakes of magnitude 6 or higher

10 largest earthquakes in the world (past 24 hours)

#1: Mag 5.5 Celebes Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, 137 km northwest of Gorontalo, Indonesia

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 08:26 am (GMT +8) -

#2: Mag 5.1 North Atlantic Ocean, 163 km north of San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 10:18 am (GMT -4) -

#3: Mag 5.0 Xinjiang, China

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 03:09 pm (Urumqi time) -

#4: Mag 4.9 North Pacific Ocean, 34 km east of Ostrov Kharimkotan Island, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 09:36 am (Ust-Nera time) -

#5: Mag 4.9 South Pacific Ocean, 99 km north of Isla Pinta Island, Ecuador

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 11:17 am (GMT -6) -

#6: Mag 4.9 Aru Sea, 50 km west of Dobo, Kabupaten Kepulauan Aru, Maluku, Indonesia

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 04:02 pm (GMT +9) -

#7: Mag 4.8 Philippine Sea, 19 km southeast of Siargao Island, Philippines

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 10:43 pm (Manila time) -

#8: Mag 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, 48 mi southeast of Herbert Island, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska, United States

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 04:38 am (GMT -10) -

#9: Mag 4.8 North Pacific Ocean, 263 km south of David, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, at 09:27 pm (GMT -5) -

#10: Mag 4.7 South Pacific Ocean, 65 km north of Isla Pinta Island, Ecuador

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 11:34 am (GMT -6) -

Earthquakes reported felt

#1: Mag 4.1 38 km north of Lisbon, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal - 289 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 12:13 pm (Universal Time) -

#2: Mag 4.2 41 km north of Lisbon, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal - 103 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 12:16 pm (Universal Time) -

#3: Mag 4.7 North Pacific Ocean, 74 km south of Managua, Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua - 83 reports

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, at 09:00 pm (Managua time) -

#4: Mag 4.7 South Atlantic Ocean, 193 km southeast of Mar del Plata, Partido de General Pueyrredon, Buenos Aires, Argentina - 56 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 07:15 am (GMT -4) -

#5: Mag 2.8 27 km north of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain - 34 reports

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, at 11:38 pm (GMT +1) -

#6: Mag 5.1 North Atlantic Ocean, 163 km north of San Juan, San Juan, Puerto Rico - 16 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 10:18 am (GMT -4) -

#7: Mag 4.6 Ionian Sea, 58 km west of Kalamata, Nomos Messinias, Peloponnese, Greece - 16 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 06:53 am (Athens time) -

#8: Mag 4.8 Philippine Sea, 19 km southeast of Siargao Island, Philippines - 15 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 10:43 pm (Manila time) -

#9: Mag 5.0 Xinjiang, China - 13 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 03:09 pm (Urumqi time) -

#10: Mag 3.2 30 km northwest of Corinth, Nomos Korinthias, Peloponnese, Greece - 9 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 07:28 pm (GMT +2) -

#11: Mag 2.9 North Pacific Ocean, 14 mi southeast of Oxnard, Ventura County, California, United States - 9 reports

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, at 08:15 pm (GMT -8) -

#12: Mag 2.5 30 km northwest of Corinth, Nomos Korinthias, Peloponnese, Greece - 5 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 07:26 pm (GMT +2) -

#13: Mag 3.0 7.6 mi northwest of El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States - 5 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 06:48 am (GMT -6) -

#14: Mag 2.5 23 km north of Almeria, Almeria, Andalusia, Spain - 5 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 08:34 pm (GMT +1) -

#15: Mag 3.9 Costa Rica - 5 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 01:21 pm (GMT -5) -

#16: Mag 4.4 Celebes Sea, 103 km west of Isulan, Philippines - 4 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 09:13 pm (GMT +8) -

#17: Mag 3.6 South Pacific Ocean, 31 km northeast of Mala, Lima region, Peru - 4 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 12:35 am (GMT -5) -

#18: Mag 3.3 37 km west of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - 4 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 04:21 pm (GMT +1) -

#19: Mag 4.5 Eastern Mediterranean, 75 km southeast of Ierapetra, Lasithi, Crete, Greece - 4 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 09:10 pm (GMT +2) -

#20: Mag 4.5 Chiba, 23 km northeast of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - 3 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 05:24 pm (GMT +9) -

#21: Mag 3.1 41 km south of Bucaramanga, Departamento de Santander, Colombia - 2 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 02:22 am (GMT -5) -

#22: Mag 3.2 26 km southeast of Bigadic, Balikesir, Turkey - 2 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 11:17 am (GMT +3) -

#23: Mag 4.4 North Pacific Ocean, 49 km south of Crucecita, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico - 2 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 11:17 am (GMT -6) -

#24: Mag 5.5 Celebes Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, 137 km northwest of Gorontalo, Indonesia - 2 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 08:26 am (GMT +8) -

#25: Mag 2.4 30 km northwest of Corinth, Nomos Korinthias, Peloponnese, Greece - 2 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 08:47 pm (GMT +2) -

#26: Mag 2.7 Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 31 mi northwest of Eagle River, Anchorage Municipality, Alaska, United States - 2 reports

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, at 04:22 pm (GMT -9) -

#27: Mag 4.0 26 mi west of Susitna North, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States - 2 reports

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, at 05:11 pm (GMT -9) -

#28: Mag 4.6 North Pacific Ocean, 100 km east of Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan - 2 reports

Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 07:40 am (GMT +9) -

Earthquake stats

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquake/news/295281/World-Earthquake-Report-for-Thursday-19-February-2026.html

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Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - 122 km southeast of Mati, Province of Davao Oriental, Davao, Philippines, on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 08:51 pm (Universal Time)

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22735938/mag3quake-Feb-19-2026-Mindanao-Philippines.html

Volcano earthquake report for Thursday, 19 Feb 2026

Quakes detected near: Askja (2 quakes between mag 0.3-1.1), Bibinoi (1 quake mag 2.3), Churchill (1 quake mag 1.4), Clear Lake (23 quakes between mag 0.2-1.6), Coatepeque (1 quake mag 3.9), Coso (2 quakes between mag 0.8-1.0)
El Chichón (10 quakes between mag 1.1-2.6), Girekol (1 quake mag 1.3), Hrómundartindur (4 quakes between mag 0.0-1.2), Iwaki (1 quake mag 2.7), Katla (8 quakes between mag 0.0-2.8), Katmai (1 quake mag 1.0), Kirishima (1 quake mag 3.0), Kolumbo (1 quake mag 1.9), Laacher See (4 quakes between mag 0.5-1.0), Ljósufjöll (7 quakes between mag 0.4-1.3), Loihi (1 quake mag 1.7), Osorno (1 quake mag 3.0), Pacaya (1 quake mag 3.0), Paluweh (1 quake mag 3.0), Reventador (1 quake mag 1.6), San Miguel (1 quake mag 3.0), Semisopochnoi (1 quake mag 1.4), Tacana (1 quake mag 3.0), Tambora (1 quake mag 2.4), Taranaki (1 quake mag 2.6), Torfajökull (2 quakes between mag 1.3-2.0), White Island (1 quake mag 2.3) (updated 20h50)

Note: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.

Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Bibinoi volcano (Halmahera): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 17 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 3.00 km depth at 17 km distance WSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake 22 km southeast of Labuha, Kabupaten Halmahera Selatan, North Maluku, Indonesia, Feb 19, 2026 01:16 pm (GMT +9) (17 km WSW)
All earthquakes at Bibinoi

Clear Lake volcano (California): 23 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.6

Possible earthquake swarm: 23 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 24 hours, the last being recorded quake 14 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.39 and 0.94 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.6 quake 12 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Feb 18, 2026 02:02 pm (GMT -8) (17 km S)
1.5 quake 26 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Feb 18, 2026 06:07 pm (GMT -8) (18 km S)
1.4 quake 26 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Feb 19, 2026 02:50 am (GMT -8) (18 km SSW)
1.2 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Feb 19, 2026 06:56 am (GMT -8) (16 km SSW)
1.1 quake 25 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Feb 19, 2026 08:15 am (GMT -8) (19 km S)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Coatepeque volcano (El Salvador): magnitude 3.9 earthquake

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred at the volcano 13 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 3.00 km depth at 14 km distance E from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.9 quake Departamento de La Libertad, 33 km northwest of San Salvador, El Salvador, Feb 19, 2026 01:58 am (GMT -6) (14 km E)
All earthquakes at Coatepeque

El Chichón volcano (Southern Mexico): 10 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

10 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 13 hours, the last being recorded quake 10 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 3.00 and 2.40 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.6 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 18, 2026 03:37 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
2.5 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 18, 2026 09:45 pm (GMT -6) (1 km N)
2.3 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 18, 2026 09:59 pm (GMT -6) (1 km N)
2.2 quake Estado de Chiapas, 36 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 19, 2026 04:20 am (GMT -6) (1 km N)
2.1 quake Estado de Chiapas, 37 km southwest of Teapa, Estado de Tabasco, Mexico, Feb 18, 2026 05:19 pm (GMT -6) (1 km NNW)
All earthquakes at El Chichón

Iwaki volcano (Honshu): magnitude 2.7 earthquake

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred at the volcano 24 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 11.10 km depth at 15 km distance E from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.7 quake 7 km north of Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan, Feb 19, 2026 06:13 am (GMT +9) (15 km E)
All earthquakes at Iwaki

Katla volcano (Iceland): 8 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.8

8 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 8 hours, the last being recorded quake 2 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 6.80 and 0.00 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.8 quake 58 km east of Vestmannaeyjar, South, Iceland, Feb 19, 2026 10:29 am (Reykjavik time) (6 km SW)
1.2 quake 5.0 km N of Hábunga Feb 19, 2026 06:31 pm (Universal Time) (3 km WSW)
1.2 quake Iceland: 4.8 km N of Hábunga Feb 19, 2026 10:46 am (Reykjavik time) (2 km WSW)
0.9 quake 3.9 km NNW of Hábunga Feb 19, 2026 10:30 am (Universal Time) (4 km WSW)
0.6 quake 3.4 km NNW of Hábunga Feb 19, 2026 10:28 am (Universal Time) (4 km SW)
All earthquakes at Katla

Kirishima volcano (Kyushu): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 6 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 6 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 35 km northwest of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan, Feb 19, 2026 11:37 pm (GMT +9) (6 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Kirishima

Osorno volcano (Southern Chile and Argentina): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 5 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 1 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 12 km north of Ensenada, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, Chile, Feb 19, 2026 01:02 pm (GMT -3) (1 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Osorno

Pacaya volcano (Guatemala): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 15 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 17 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported quake or seismic-like event: 15 km southwest of Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala, Feb 19, 2026 12:06 am (GMT -6) (17 km N)
All earthquakes at Pacaya

Paluweh volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 20 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 4.00 km depth at 13 km distance W from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.0 quake Flores Sea, 57 km north of Ende, Kabupaten Ende, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Feb 19, 2026 08:38 am (GMT +8) (13 km W)
All earthquakes at Paluweh

San Miguel volcano (El Salvador): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 19 km distance S from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Reported seismic-like event (likely no quake): 24 km south of San Miguel, Departamento de San Miguel, El Salvador, Feb 18, 2026 10:35 pm (GMT -6) (19 km S)
All earthquakes at San Miguel

Tacana volcano (Southern Mexico): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 24 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 19 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Unconfirmed quake or seismic-like event reported: 13 km northeast of Tapachula, Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, Feb 19, 2026 02:26 pm (GMT -6) (19 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Tacana

Tambora volcano (Sumbawa): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 21 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 13.00 km depth at 19 km distance NW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake Kabupaten Bima, 65 km northeast of Sumbawa Besar, Indonesia, Feb 19, 2026 07:40 am (GMT +8) (19 km NW)
All earthquakes at Tambora

Taranaki volcano (North Island): magnitude 2.6 earthquake

A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.70 km depth at 15 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake 15 km southeast of New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, Feb 20, 2026 02:44 am (GMT +13) (15 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Taranaki

Unnamed 24.00°N/121.83°E volcano (Taiwan): magnitude 3.9 earthquake

A magnitude 3.9 earthquake occurred at the volcano 7 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 34.50 km depth at 19 km distance SW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.9 quake Philippine Sea, 13 km southeast of Hualien City, Taiwan, Feb 19, 2026 10:09 pm (Taipei time) (19 km SW)
All earthquakes at Unnamed 24.00°N/121.83°E

White Island volcano (New Zealand): magnitude 2.3 earthquake

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 6 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 5.00 km depth at 19 km distance SSE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.3 quake South Pacific Ocean, 37 km northeast of Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, Feb 20, 2026 03:29 am (GMT +13) (19 km SSE)
All earthquakes at White Island
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/295265/Volcano-earthquake-report-for-Thursday-19-Feb-2026.html

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is sidelined against the Atlanta Hawks due to a persistent right knee and shin issue, a significant blow to the team's playoff aspirations. Without their dominant big man, guards and wings will shoulder increased scoring and playmaking duties against Atlanta's fast-paced offense. The team faces another challenge with Paul George also out due to suspension.

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Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly blocked Donald Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran, citing legal concerns. This comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and US military build-up. Trump had publicly urged the UK not to cede control of Diego Garcia, a key base, and suggested its use for potential strikes.

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Seventy-five days after its December 5, 2025 release, Dhurandhar continues to dominate the conversation — and the box office. The Ranveer Singh-led action drama completed a historic theatrical run on February 17, underlining its rare staying power in a post-pandemic market known for sharp weekend spikes and swift drop-offs.

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Prince Andrew was released from police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former royal, brother to King Charles III, was detained for questioning regarding his links to financier Jeffrey Epstein. He has been released under investigation, with authorities continuing their inquiries. This marks a significant event for the British monarchy.

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SPC Feb 19, 2026 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 2000Z Day 1 Outlook

Day 1 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0159 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

Valid 192000Z - 201200Z

...THERE IS AN ENHANCED RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS SOUTHERN
ILLINOIS AND SOUTHERN INDIANA...

...SUMMARY...
Severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes, large hail and
damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and
lower Ohio Valley today.

...20Z Update...
No changes to the ongoing forecast appear to be needed at this time.
Dewpoints have had a tendency to mix into the upper 50s F this
afternoon in the lower Ohio Valley region. Convection has thus far
struggled to mature/intensify as a result. Areas of southern
Illinois into southwestern Indiana should be favored for more robust
storm initiation over the next few hours as the shortwave trough
moves in from the west. See the previous discussion for additional
details.

..Wendt.. 02/19/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1022 AM CST Thu Feb 19 2026/

...Midwest/Ohio Valley...
Recent surface analysis places a low over eastern KS with a dryline
extending southwestward from this low through central OK and into
west TX. A warm front also extends eastward from this low across
central MO through central IL and central IN, separating the
moistening airmass south from the stable and cold airmass north.
Surface observations currently show mid 50s dewpoints through
southern IL and southern IN, with the 60s dewpoints farther south
into western KY. This surface low is forecast to progress
northeastward across central MO and into west-central IL today
before continuing northeastward into the southern Lake Michigan
vicinity by early tomorrow. Continued northward moisture advection
is anticipated as this low progresses, but this low-level moistening
will be countered somewhat by boundary-layer mixing, resulting in
some uncertainty to how high the dewpoints will reach across the OH
Valley this afternoon. General consensus places upper 50s dewpoints
into the I-70 corridor by the late afternoon. 

These increasing dewpoints coupled with cold temperatures aloft and
afternoon temperatures in the upper 60s/low 70s should result in
modest airmass destabilization within the warm sector, despite a
relatively warm layer between 850-700 mb. In addition to improving
thermodynamics, the deep-layer southwesterly flow is forecast to
strengthen as well. The strongest mid-level flow will likely be
displaced just south of the better thermodynamics, but forecast
shear profiles are still quite robust across the OH Valley. The
general expectation is for this robust vertical shear (i.e.
effective bulk shear over 50 kt this afternoon) to somewhat
compensate for the more modest buoyancy, resulting in an organized
storm mode and supercells. 

The dryline will likely remain west of this region during the
afternoon, with the lift over the warm sector provided by a subtle
lead shortwave currently moving through southern MO. This shortwave
should interact with the warm sector across the OH Valley this
afternoon, supporting thunderstorm development. Overall coverage is
not expected to be high, but any storms that do mature could produce
all severe hazards, including tornadoes. Additionally, the robust
shear suggests that once a storm matures, it could persist for
several hours. Given this updraft persistence in the presence of
veering low-level wind profiles, a strong (EF2+) tornado is
possible.

Additional thunderstorms are possible along the front during the
evening and overnight from the TN Valley eastward into the central
Appalachians. A few strong to severe storms are possible, but
limited buoyancy should keep this potential isolated. Greatest
probability for a severe storm along the front currently appears to
be across western/middle TN and southern-central KY this evening.

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk_2000.html