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Japan: Typhoon Saudel Brings Strong Winds, Rain to Amami Islands

Typhoon Saudel brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami islands and parts of Okinawa's main island from Tuesday, August 25, through Wednesday, August 26, as it moved northwestward across the East China Sea, cutting power to about 34,000 homes.

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Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm 3

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

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Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm 2

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

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Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

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UK: Fire Severely Damages Recycling Facility in South Bermondsey, London 2

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on Landmann Way in South Bermondsey, southeast London, on Monday, August 17, as nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control just after 2:00 am on Wednesday.

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UK: Fire Severely Damages Recycling Facility in South Bermondsey, London

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on Landmann Way in South Bermondsey, southeast London, on Monday, August 17, as nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control just after 2:00 am on Wednesday.

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Philippines: Monsoon Floods Submerge Manila Homes, Roads

Floodwaters submerged homes and roads across Manila on Monday as the southwest monsoon, locally known as "Habagat," brought heavy rain to the Philippines' northern island of Luzon, with some homes inundated up to the second floor.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 2

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 3

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro 2

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail, Flash Flooding to Denver Metro

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail across the Denver metro area on Friday afternoon, August 14. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the area.

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US: Severe Storm Triggers Flash Flood Warning in Lexington, Kentucky

A severe thunderstorm brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Lexington area in Kentucky on Thursday, August 13, triggering a flash flood warning.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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Japan: Typhoon Chan-hom Brings Strong Winds, Tearing Roof Off in Mito

Typhoon Chan-hom made landfall in southern Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11. Chan-hom brought high winds that knocked down trees and left thousands of homes without power, injuring seven people and disrupting flights at Tokyo-area airports. In Mito, strong winds tore the roof and walls off a shed near a bathhouse, sending debris into the parking lot.

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Canada: Intense Storm Brings Hail, Wind to Southern Alberta

A severe storm brought damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain to southern Alberta on Tuesday, August 11. A yellow watch remained in effect for the area.

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China: Tourists Shelter Under Buddha Statues as Storm Hits Longmen Grottoes

A powerful convective storm brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds to the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan on August 3. Tourists were seen rushing to shelter beneath the Buddha statues, with some crouching close to the stone carvings as rain poured down around them. A visitor said the storm lasted less than 40 minutes before conditions improved.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Strong Wind, Knocking Down Trees in New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Intense Lightning to New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey 2

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Sweep Across New Jersey 3

Downed trees, snapped wires and flash flooding shut down multiple lanes and stretches of major highways across New Jersey on Friday, August 7 as severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain with strong winds and intense lightning amid a regional heat advisory.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Rough Surf to Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows rough seas and large waves along the coast amid Typhoon Dolphin.

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US: Tropical Downpours Bring Showers to North Central Florida

North Central Florida saw humid conditions on Thursday, August 6, as passing tropical downpours brought scattered showers.

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US: Fast-Moving Storm Floods Roads in Treasure Island, Florida

A fast-moving thunderstorm brought heavy rain to Treasure Island, near St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 6, causing flash flooding on local roads.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 9

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 10

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 7

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 8

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7. This video shows banana trees being battered by gusty winds

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China: Man and Dog Rescue Cat From Water in Heilongjiang

A man and his golden retriever jumped into the water to rescue a cat that had fallen in while being bathed in Heilongjiang, China, on August 3, 2026. After two failed attempts, the pair brought the frightened cat safely back to shore.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 6

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 4

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 5

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 2

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa 3

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Dolphin Brings Strong Winds and Heavy Rain to Amami and Okinawa

Typhoon Dolphin, known in Japan as Typhoon No. 13, brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami region in Kagoshima Prefecture and Okinawa's main island as it moved westward from late Thursday night, August 6, through Friday, August 7.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Disaster waste is brought to a temporary storage site in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Disaster waste is brought to a temporary storage site in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Disaster waste is brought to a temporary storage site in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Disaster waste is brought to a temporary storage site in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Disaster waste is brought to a temporary storage site in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Disaster waste is brought to a temporary storage site in Hikawa, Kumamoto Prefecture, on Aug. 4, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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France: Vehicle Fire on A61 Sparks Blaze Near Carcassonne

A vegetation fire that broke out Sunday, Aug. 2, near Carcassonne, after a vehicle caught fire on the A61 motorway, spread across 100 hectares, 50 of which were burnt, and prompted about 100 evacuations before firefighters brought it under control by evening.

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Canada: Severe Thunderstorm Downs Trees, Floods Roads in Edmonton 2

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds, heavy rain and power outages to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. The storm downed trees, flooded major roads and forced the cancellation of several events, including Post Malone's concert at Commonwealth Stadium, with crews continuing cleanup efforts into Sunday.

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Switzerland: Rooftop Fire Erupts in Central Geneva

A large fire broke out in the roof of a building on Rue du Cendrier near the Pont de la Machine in central Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, July 30, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported and no forced evacuations were needed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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Switzerland: Rooftop Fire Erupts in Central Geneva 2

A large fire broke out in the roof of a building on Rue du Cendrier near the Pont de la Machine in central Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday, July 30, sending thick black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported and no forced evacuations were needed, and firefighters brought the blaze under control while police cordoned off the surrounding area.

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France: Fire in Paris Apartment Building Kills One, Sends Smoke Over 6th Arrondissement

A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, July 28, in a residential building on Rue Saint-Placide in Paris's 6th arrondissement, sending a large plume of black smoke. The blaze, which started on the fourth floor of the Paris Habitat building, killed a 51-year-old man who lived alone. Firefighters brought the fire under control by evening.

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US: Summer Storms Bring Heavy Rain to New Jersey

Intense summer storms brought heavy rain to New Jersey on Tuesday, July 28, causing flash flooding across of the state.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 7

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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China: Man Grabs Snake With Bare Hands After Roadside Bite in Hunan

A terrifying roadside encounter was caught on a passing vehicle's dashcam, showing a man grabbing a snake with his bare hands after it bit him. The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, in Huaihua, Hunan, when a snake suddenly rushed out and bit the man's foot as he rode along the road. He stopped, seized the snake with his hands, and brought it under control before heading to a hospital. Medical checks later confirmed the snake was mildly venomous and his condition was not serious. The driver who filmed the video said the road ran close to mountainous terrain, where they encountered three large snakes along the route.