Portugal: Tornado-Like Wind Phenomenon Damages Albufeira, Leaving One Dead

A tornado-like "extreme wind phenomenon" ripped through a campsite near Albufeira in Portugal's Algarve region, leaving an 85-year-old British woman dead and over 30 people injured across the area. The storm, which was named by the Spanish meteorological service, affected Portugal and parts of Spain, Britain and Ireland.

RECAP: Violent Storm Strikes Emilia-Romagna Coast, Italy, Forcing State of Crisis

A violent storm, described as a “maritime supercell,” hit northeast Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region on August 24, causing widespread damage in tourist towns such as Milano Marittima, Rimini, and Ravenna. Winds exceeded 100 km/h, heavy rain and hail struck the coast, 265 trees fell in Milano Marittima damaging vehicles, and streets and properties were flooded. No injuries were reported. In response, the Emilia-Romagna regional government declared a state of crisis for the affected coastal municipalities, enabling emergency resources and recovery operations. Authorities are assessing damage to public and private infrastructure, restoring roads and services, and supporting residents and businesses affected by the storm.

Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima 2

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

Italy: Supercell Storm Hits Emilia-Romagna, Leaving Trail of Destruction in Milano Marittima 3

A supercell storm ripped through the Emilia-Romagna coastal area on Sunday, August 24, leaving hundreds of trees uprooted from the ground before smashing up parked cars in Milano Marittima, Ravenna. The storm brought strong wind gusts, over 100 km/h, combined with a downburst, causing flooding, damage to homes and businesses, and a trail of destruction in its wake. President of Emilia-Romagna Michele de Pascale declared a state of regional emergency.

Canada: EF-1 Downburst Hits Mitchell, Ontario, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 downburst with estimated maximum wind speeds of 150 km/h tore through Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth, on Thursday, July 24, damaging barns, power poles, trees, and crops.

Anti-disaster drill at Narita airport

Anti-disaster drill at Narita airport

A large-scale anti-disaster drill is conducted at Narita airport near Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024, simulating a passenger plane catching fire following a failed nighttime landing due to downburst. About 830 people including firefighters took part in the drill, conducted in the wake of a Japan Airlines plane collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on a runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport on Jan. 2.

Anti-disaster drill at Narita airport

Anti-disaster drill at Narita airport

A large-scale anti-disaster drill is conducted at Narita airport near Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2024, simulating a passenger plane catching fire following a failed nighttime landing due to downburst. About 830 people including firefighters took part in the drill, conducted in the wake of a Japan Airlines plane collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft on a runway of Tokyo's Haneda airport on Jan. 2.

US: Powerful Monsoon Slams Into Phoenix, Arizona

A powerful monsoon brought heavy rain, strong winds to parts of Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday, August 22.

China: Approaching Downburst Caught On Film During Storm In Kaihua

A woman captured the moment a downburst hit Kaihua in Quzhou, Zhejiang on March 25. This footage shows a white mist initially shrouding the area. After a few seconds, rain swiftly moved towards the filmer.