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Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring fire weather concerns to the southern Plains through Friday. Severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley today. A Pacific storm will bring low elevation rain and thunderstorms across southern California and heavy snow through the Sierra. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Feb 19, 2026 at 5:14:33 pm AST

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[Feb 19th] 🌊 Hazardous Marine & Beach Conditions Develop Today A northerly swell will arrive today, bringing dangerous conditions to local waters and north-facing beaches. ⚠️ High Risk of Rip Currents ⚠️ Small Craft Advisory ⚠️ High Surf Advisory (especially by midday onwards) 🔹 Breaking waves between 10–11 feet possible 🔹 Life-threatening rip currents 🔹 Rough seas (6–8 feet) hazardous for small boats 🔹 Localized beach erosion expected If heading to the coast, use extreme caution and follow posted beach flags. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌊 Condiciones Marítimas y Costeras Peligrosas Hoy Una marejada del norte llegará hoy, provocando condiciones peligrosas en las aguas locales y en las playas orientadas al norte. ⚠️ Riesgo alto de corrientes marinas ⚠️ Advertencia para Operadores de Pequeñas Embarcaciones ⚠️ Advertencia de Resacas Fuertes (especialmente del mediodía en adelante) 🔹 Olas rompientes entre 10 a 11 pies posibles 🔹 Corrientes marinas que amenazan la vida 🔹 Oleaje peligroso (6–8 pies) para embarcaciones pequeñas 🔹 Erosión costera localizada posible Si visita la costa, tomar todas las precauciones posibles y siga las banderas de advertencia en la playa. #PRwx #USVIwx

February 19, 2026: A High Surf Advisory is in effect for north and northwest facing beaches. Large breaking waves may reach farther inland than expected and create life-threatening conditions along the shoreline. Beachgoers are urged to stay back from the water, avoid entering the ocean, and use extreme caution near rocks and structures. | 19 de febrero de 2026: Una Advertencia de Oleaje Alto está en efecto para playas del norte y noroeste. Las rompientes pueden alcanzar más lejos de lo normal y crear condiciones peligrosas a lo largo de la costa. Se exhorta al público a mantenerse lejos del agua y extremar precauciones.

FEB 19: ⚠️🌊 There is a High Rip Current Risk across northern exposed beaches of Puerto Rico, Culebra, and St. Croix. 🚩 ⚠️🌊 Hay un riesgo alto de corrientes marinas para las playas orientadas al norte de Puerto Rico, Culebra y Santa Cruz.

Feb 19, 2025 Shower activity will increase during the afternoon across the Cordillera Central 🌦️⛰️, mainly impacting interior municipalities. Activity will gradually diminish later in the day 🌤️. During the evening and overnight hours 🌙, isolated showers are forecast across eastern Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands 🌧️, with overall minimal impacts. La actividad de aguaceros aumentará durante la tarde a lo largo de la Cordillera Central 🌦️⛰️, afectando principalmente a los municipios del interior. La actividad disminuirá gradualmente más tarde en el día 🌤️. Durante la noche y horas de la madrugada 🌙, se pronostican aguaceros aislados sobre el este de Puerto Rico y las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos 🌧️, con impactos mínimos en general. #prwx #usviwx

Strong Earthquake North of Puerto Rico – No Tsunami Threat A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred at 10:18 AM AST on February 19, 2026, approximately 102 miles north of Puerto Rico at a depth of 10 km. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirms there is no tsunami threat to Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Aftershocks are possible. Residents should monitor official updates and practice general earthquake safety precautions. | Fuerte Terremoto al Norte de Puerto Rico – Sin Amenaza de Tsunami Un terremoto de magnitud 5.0 ocurrió a las 10:18 AM AST el 19 de febrero de 2026, aproximadamente a 102 millas al norte de Puerto Rico, a una profundidad de 10 km. El Centro de Alerta de Tsunamis del Pacífico confirmó que no existe amenaza de tsunami para Puerto Rico ni las Islas Vírgenes de EE.UU. Podrían ocurrir réplicas. Se recomienda mantenerse informado y seguir medidas básicas de seguridad.