2026-02-19 REPORTS: IL/IN

[Dan Robinson]

I went after the second round of storms on the dryline from Sandoval to Saint. Peter, IL. The best I saw was this wall cloud/clear slot just north of Salem:



After this fell apart, I jumped over to the next cell to the northwest at Saint Peter. Strong RFD, but cold inflow:





RFD ripped my driver's side door out my hands and slammed it into the stops. No damage (I hope, we'll see if it leaks the next time it rains).

No tornado, but a nice, easy chase close to home.

More detailed log here:

January-February 2026 Storm Chasing Recap

stormhighway.com

 

[sdienst]

Good chase day in Illinois for me. I jumped on the initial tornado warned storm near Wheeler to Newton IL watching some close tor attempts. Made the tough but correct call to drop south to the developing storm east of Olney and was able to catch a glimpse of a tornado WSW of Flat Rock (ground circulation confirmed by other chaser). Tried to keep up with it from the west but views and roads were blocked. Overall a good chase day especially for February and good to be on the board for 2026!