2/19/26- 2/20/26 - severe threat discussion

[Tennie]

Regardless of how this is wrapping up, this looks like a situation where the tor may immediately occlude. Not a favorable look to support a sustained tornado for a bit, may be more quick surging spinups

Pray that this is indeed the case!

 

[WeathermanLeprechaun]

We are treading a very concerning situation right now for Bloomington. Please hopefully that occludes because this is not gonna be nice should it sustain... Sullivan, IN 2023 eque cell. Had a weird outflow look to it then it started dropping a sigtor instantly as soon as it wrapped up m

 

[VultureDirge89]

Was not expecting to come home to this...Bloomington should really be under a PDS warning
EDIT: Of course they go for it literally as I'm writing that

 

[slenker]

Looks like there’s something resembling a weak echo hole on the most recent scan of this thing:

 

[TornadoFan]

PDS warning issued for Bloomington!

 

[Central Ohio Wx]

And there's your PDS. Would this-type situation warrant a TOR-E? I'm not well-versed in the CC and GTG criteria

 

[Ozonelayer]

Bloomington under a PDS!

 

[cincywx]

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Indianapolis IN
701 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Monroe County in south central Indiana...
Western Brown County in south central Indiana...

* Until 730 PM EST.

* At 701 PM EST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Bloomington, moving east at 45 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris
may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile
homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete
destruction is possible.

* Locations impacted include...
Bloomington, Ellettsville, Yellowwood Lake, Indiana University,
Woodville Hills, Lake Lemon, Unionville, and Whitehall.

 

[TornadoFan]

 

[WeathermanLeprechaun]

Oh no, i am about to cry.... X

 

[lurker]

This is a really unfortunate start to the 2026 storm season

 

[WeathermanLeprechaun]

EXTREMELY DANGEROUS tornado heading into Bloomington. major situation. Please hope or pray guys

 

[andyhb]

TDS coming right into Bloomington, just hit the airport.

 

[ColdFront]

And there's your PDS. Would this-type situation warrant a TOR-E? I'm not well-versed in the CC and GTG criteria

There’s a criteria, but each office seems to have their own. I don’t recall it off the top of my head, but it’s a very high GTG/VROT as well significant debris lofting.

 

[warneagle]

TDS coming right into Bloomington, just hit the airport.

It's gonna go right over campus too on the current track

 

[Jason Mills]

This is a good candidate for a TORE

 

[Ozonelayer]

This is a worst case scenario. Prayung everyone is sheltered because excuse my language but holy excrement, thats over Highland Village right now.

 

[Central Ohio Wx]

Could also hit the Memorial Stadium with the way it's going.

 

[Kds86z]

 

[Kolle]

TDS coming right into Bloomington, just hit the airport.

Wind gusts of 70mph at that airport.