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February 12 2026
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- **Severe Weather Alert**: The Southeast braces for a powerful storm system expected to bring flash flooding and severe storms, including a threat of tornadoes, over the Valentine's weekend. Flood warnings are in place for numerous rivers, with the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida, and the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, Illinois-Kentucky border seeing significant surges in water levels.
- **Avalanche Warnings**: The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports 'considerable' danger levels in multiple zones, urging extreme caution for backcountry travelers. The Northwest Avalanche Center in Washington and the Utah Avalanche Center also indicate 'moderate' avalanche dangers in several of their forecast zones, reinforcing the need for careful snowpack evaluation and cautious route-finding.
- **Wildfire Updates**: California and Texas are on high alert for increased wildfire risks due to dry conditions. Los Angeles County recently battled a new wildfire outbreak. Florida officials anticipate a hazardous wildfire season as drought conditions persist. Collaborative efforts are underway, including prescribed burns, to mitigate potential fire outbreaks across vulnerable regions.
- **Snow Conditions**: Fresh snowfall in Washington and Colorado has bolstered base layers at Nohrsc Sawmill Ridge and Nohrsc Vallecito, respectively. Alaska forecasts additional snowfall, with up to 6 inches at Imnaviat Creek, suggesting heightened awareness for travelers in those areas.
- **Flood Mitigation Efforts**: Efforts to protect against future flooding are underway, with substantial funding secured in Santa Cruz County, CA, for flood protection upgrades. New federal bills are being proposed to address mortgage relief for wildfire and flood victims, emphasizing the escalating need for disaster-resilient infrastructure.
- **Environmental Health Concerns**: New studies point to potential links between autism and exposure to wildfire smoke, drawing attention to the broader public health implications of increasingly frequent and intense wildfire seasons.
- **Insurance Premium Increases**: Colorado homeowners face rising insurance premiums, with hail damage, not wildfires, identified as the primary driver of increased rates. This counters the common perception that wildfire risks are the main factor influencing insurance costs in the state.
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