US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with the leaders of France and Germany, in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron chat on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) leave 10 Downing Street after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer look on as Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron leave 10 Downing Street after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer look on as Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron leave 10 Downing Street after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) embrace outside 10 Downing Street after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) embrace on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France's President Emmanuel Macron chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and France's President Emmanuel Macron sit down ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street with the leaders of Ukraine, Germany and Britain in central London on December 8, 2025. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street with the leaders of Ukraine, Germany and France in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and France's President Emmanuel Macron sit down ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Ukraine and France. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Ukraine and France. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and France's President Emmanuel Macron sit down ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and France's President Emmanuel Macron sit down ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

(L-R) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and France's President Emmanuel Macron sit down ahead of a meeting inside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

10 Downing Street cat, Larry exits as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) watches the 10 Downing Street cat, Larry as he is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) watches the 10 Downing Street cat, Larry as he is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) is greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and France. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) greets France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and Ukraine. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) points at the 10 Downing Street cat, Larry as he arrives to by greeted by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and Ukraine. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) greets France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and Ukraine. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) comes out to greet France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and Ukraine. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) greets France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and Ukraine. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Macron Arrives at Downing Street - London

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) greets France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) outside 10 Downing Street in central London on December 8, 2025, ahead of a meeting with leaders of Germany and Ukraine. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / POOL / AFP)

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 6

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 3

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 2

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 5

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory 4

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

Australia: TC Fina Brings Damaging Winds to Northern Territory

Tropical Cyclone Fina brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory on Saturday, November 22, and into Sunday, November 23, downing trees, damaging homes, and cutting power for thousands of residents.

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) shakes hands with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) shakes hands with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) talks with visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

PM Keir Starmer Welcomes President Volodymyr Zelensky For Meeting Of Coalition of the Willing Allies - Londo

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) welcomes visitting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, Oct. 24, 2025. Photo by Li Ying /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM