28 February 2001 18:55 UT
Mw6.8 Nisqually earthquake at Puget Sound, Washington (USA). Much damage, one person killed and 400 injured. Also felt in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.
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Sculpted supercell updraft with a relatively large cone-shaped multivortex tornado over ranchland near the community of Sterling City, Texas on May 17, 2021.
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Not everything has to suck today.
February 28th, 1987:
A massive and violent tornado ripped through areas near Laurel in southeast Mississippi. The Glade community was hit hard, as an elementary school was destroyed and several homes were swept away. Six people were killed and 350 were injured.
Happy meteorological spring! Here's a structured supercell and weak tornado near Leoti, KS, on May 21, 2016
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February 26th, 2023:
A major severe weather event impacted Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. A powerful squall line produced widespread damaging winds (including gusts up to 114 mph) and 19 tornadoes. A large EF2 near Cheyenne, OK, killed one person.
February 24, 2007:
An outbreak of fourteen tornadoes struck Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Five were significant (EF2+), the majority of which occurred in southern AR. A pair of EF3s produced heavy damage in Junction City and Dumas. Forty people were injured.
February 24th, 2016:
A strong area of low pressure, along with a cold front, produced a severe weather outbreak from North Carolina to Pennsylvania. Not one but two rare February tornadoes occurred in central Virginia. The strongest tornado caused EF3 damage in Appomattox County.
Here's the entire radar run of the February 22-23 2026 Blizzard, using @noaa.gov's MRMS dataset.
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Blizzard of 1978
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Blizzard of 2026
February 23rd, 2016:
The first day of a widespread outbreak spawned 42 tornadoes in the Southeast. Six of the tornadoes were significant (EF2+). A pair of EF3s produced extensive damage in Paincourtville, LA, and Pensacola, FL. Three people were killed and 95 were injured.
February 21, 1993:
An outbreak of 22 tornadoes impacted several states from Mississippi to Ohio. Eight were significant (F2+), a majority of which were rated F3. Lenoir City, TN, and Cedartown, GA, were hit especially hard. 3 people were killed and 135 were injured.
February 20th, 1912:
An estimated F3 tornado in Shreveport, Louisiana, killed nine people and injured 50 others. The tornado passed near Centenary College, where windows were damaged, and the grandstand at the ballpark was partially damaged.
Awesome!
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February 19, 1968:
A predawn tornado struck North Miami Beach, causing considerable damage but no fatalities or serious injuries. The F2 tornado damaged over 100 buildings and vehicles.
February 19th, 1888:
Six significant tornadoes impacted Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. The strongest tornado of the event was an estimated F4 that laid waste to Mount Vernon, IL. 300 homes and 50 businesses were damaged or destroyed, and 26 people were killed.
Feb. 19th, 1884:
The Enigma Outbreak impacted the Southern US, with 37 estimated F2 or stronger tornadoes ripping through six states from Mississippi to North Carolina. Four of the twisters were likely of F4 intensity. At least 157 fatalities were confirmed, though the exact death toll is unknown.
8 confirmed dead after avalanche near Lake Tahoe; 6 survived www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...
18.02.2026 19:15 — 👍 19 🔁 11 💬 2 📌 1
February 18th, 2018:
Tropical Cyclone Kelvin made landfall along 80 Mile Beach near Anna Plains Station in the western region of Australia. The unusual aspect of this Category 2 system (Category 1 on the Saffir-Simpson) was the development of the eyewall AFTER making landfall.
The Great Raft -- a fascinating story about natural history and colonization. A massive centuries-old logjam on the Red River was removed using new industrial technology, enabling displacement of Indigenous people and also the growth of slave plantations.
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February 17th, 1926:
A deadly avalanche, one of Utah's worst, demolishes 14 cottages and a three-story boarding house in Bingham Canyon. Thirty-five were killed and 13 injured.
February 16-18th, 2003:
The Blizzard of 2003, also known as the Presidents' Day Storm, was a historic and record-breaking snowstorm along the east coast. Some snowfall amounts include 27.6 inches in Boston, 19.8 in Central Park, 20.8 in Philadelphia, 28.2 in Baltimore, and 16.7 in Washington D.C.
Pokegama Dam held the record until February 2, 1996, when the temperature fell to 60° below zero at the Tower.
16.02.2026 15:21 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
February 15-17th, 1903:
Pokegama Dam, Minnesota, saw three straight days with low temperatures 50° below zero or colder, including 59° below zero on the 15th. The minus 59° established a state record for the lowest measured temperature in Minnesota.
This is one of the prettiest satellite loops I've seen in a long while. 😍
15.02.2026 21:47 — 👍 65 🔁 11 💬 3 📌 1
February 15-17th, 2017:
Tropical Cyclone Dineo made landfall on the coast of Mozambique, producing torrential rainfall and damaging winds. Dineo was the first cyclone to hit Mozambique since 2008. At least 271 people were killed, and an estimated 20,000 homes were destroyed.
February 15-16, 2016:
An outbreak of 25 tornadoes impacted several states in the Southeast. Three were significant (EF2+), the strongest of which was an EF3 that tore through Century, Florida. This was the first EF3 in Florida since February 2, 2007. 6 people were injured.
February 13th, 1952:
At least 14 tornadoes occurred, including 7 in northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. An F3 tornado moved through New Lexington, Alabama, killing one and wounding 14 others. In addition, the storm produced baseball-sized hail.
February 12th, 2025:
Four tornadoes impacted Mississippi and Alabama. An EF3 tracked 27.49 miles though Wayne County, MS, destroying several homes and downing/debarking countless trees. Near Coffeeville, AL, an EF2 impacted rural forested areas. Two people were injured.
Current wind chills in northern Alaska. At Point Lay (far left), the current wind chill is -72F (temp -35F and north wind at 26 mph). They had a wind chill as low as -78F earlier this morning. Umiat has a current wind chill of -70F. It was as low as -78F yesterday. @alaskawx.bsky.social
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February 11-14th, 1899:
A substantial blizzard impacted much of the Eastern US. Snow and frigid temperatures were reported as far south as New Orleans and Miami. Accumulations in much of the Mid-Atlantic exceeded 20 inches. Over 100 fatalities were reported.
