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US: Power Flashes Spotted in Hermitage Amid Severe Storms in Middle Tennessee

A thunderstorm brought downpours, hail, and gusty winds to Middle Tennessee on Thursday evening, April 16, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for multiple counties in the region. Widespread power outages, downed trees, and utility lines were also reported. This video shows power flashes spotted in Hermitage in Nashville.

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RECAP: Tornadoes, Flooding, and Large Hail Batter Midwest in Multi-Day Outbreak

A powerful severe weather system swept through the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes region on April 14–15, bringing tornadoes, giant hail, damaging winds, and widespread flooding to multiple states. Michigan was among the hardest hit, with the Ann Arbor area reporting building collapses, downed power lines, and thousands of customers without electricity. In Milwaukee, heavy rains on Wednesday evening prompted the closure of Interstate 43 and left streets impassable across the city. At American Family Field, rain leaked through the retractable roof during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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US: Michigan on Alert as Tornado Touches Down and Storms Sweep Across State

Severe storms swept across Michigan on Tuesday night, April 14, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds and widespread power outages to multiple counties. A tornado was reported on the ground in Montcalm County, with downed trees and debris reported in the area. Tornado warnings were also issued for Washtenaw County, while over 41,000 customers lost power across the state. This video shows the damage left by the severe storm in Ann Arbor.

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Japan: Strong Winds Knock Down Cherry Tree in Saitama

Strong winds battered Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture on Monday, April 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a wind advisory for parts of the area. Kumagaya recorded a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 21.9 m/s. This video shows a cherry tree that appears to have been knocked down by gusty winds in Saitama City.

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UK: Storm Dave Batters Greater Manchester, Bringing Down Trees

Storm Dave's strong winds hit Greater Manchester overnight on Easter Weekend, bringing down trees and causing damage and train cancellations.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio

Severe thunderstorms swept through Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Northern Ohio as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through northern Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey 2

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Powerful Winds Sweep Across Indiana, Overturning Trucks on Highways

Powerful winds swept across Indiana on Friday, March 13, knocking out power to thousands of customers, overturning multiple semi-trucks on highways, and disrupting travel including South Shore train service. Numerous calls for service were reported throughout the region for crashes, and downed trees and power lines.

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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.

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US: Dogs Play in Snow-Covered New Jersey Yard After Historic Blizzard

Dogs were seen playing in a snow-covered backyard in New Jersey on February 25, one day after the historic Blizzard of 2026 buried much of the U.S. Northeast under record snowfall. The powerful storm disrupted travel, downed power lines, and left communities digging out from towering snowdrifts. In the aftermath, residents across the region began clearing their properties while taking moments to enjoy the rare winter landscape.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza 2

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza 3

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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Argentina: Storm Triggers Flooding in Mendoza

A severe storm lashed Mendoza on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, February 21, forcing dozens of evacuations and causing widespread damage. Emergency teams conducted nearly 150 operations across the region to address flood damage and downed power lines. The towns of Las Heras and Godoy Cruz were the hardest hit, reporting numerous fallen trees and infrastructure failures.

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US: Storm Damage in Bloomington After Tornado-Warned Storm

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were also reported. This video shows damage to buildings and power lines, with debris scattered on the ground near 3415 W. Third St. in Bloomington.

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US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana 4

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported. The video was shot from the Echo Park apartments on the south side of Bloomington, looking north.

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US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported.

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US: Sirens Blare as Storms Trigger Tornado Watch Across Southern Indiana 2

Much of southern Indiana, including Indianapolis, was under a tornado watch Thursday evening, February 19, with at least 12 warnings issued as severe storms moved through the region. Storm damage was reported in Bloomington, where homes, a bank, and the county airport sustained damage, and power outages and downed lines were reported.

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Spain: High Winds Lash Barcelona Area as Storm Nils Arrives 5

Storm Nils lashed Barcelona with hurricane-force gusts on Thursday, February 12, prompting the closure of all public parks and the suspension of several rail services. Travel was severely impacted at El Prat Airport, where at least 101 flights were canceled. The video shows a downed tree in Terrassa.

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Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina 2

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday, February 10, bringing winds of up to 250 km/h, collapsing homes, injuring dozens and displacing more than 6,000 people.

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Madagascar: Dozens Killed as Cyclone Gezani Slams Toamasina

At least 31 people were killed after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar’s main port city of Toamasina late Tuesday, February 10, bringing winds of up to 250 km/h, collapsing homes, injuring dozens and displacing more than 6,000 people.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

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Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 3

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 2

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 4

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 3

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

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Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage

Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan on Thursday, October 9, prompting emergency warnings for flooding and landslides. Rainfall on on Hachijo Island reached a record 207 mm in three hours—the highest ever for the area. Although the storm has now moved east, power outages persist, and authorities continue to urge residents to avoid landslide-prone areas. This video shows the downed trees on Miyake Island.

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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.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Batters Central Provinces, Leaving Fatalities and Damage

Typhoon Kajiki made landfall in Vietnam on Monday, August 25, unleashing strong winds and flooding that forced thousands to evacuate. The storm downed trees, damaged properties, and left at least one dead with multiple injuries reported as of writing. This vidoe shows the flooding situation in Hanoi.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hong Kong: Black Rainstorm Signal Issued as Heavy Rain Shuts Down City

Hong Kong's Observatory issued a black rainstorm signal, the highest rainstorm warning, on Tuesday, July 29, effectively closing down the city, just over a week after Typhoon Wipha downed trees in the city center.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds to Southern Minnesota

Severe storms swept through southern Minnesota on Monday night, July 28, bringing heavy rain, quarter-sized hail, and wind gusts up to 70 mph. Areas like Edina, Eagan, and South St. Paul saw downed trees and widespread power outages. Over 130,000 Xcel Energy customers lost power.

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US: Powerful Storm Brings Intense Lightning to Minnesota

An intense lightning strike was captured on camera in North Branch, Minnesota, on Monday, July 28, as a powerful storm rolled into the state. The storm left tens of thousands of homes without power and caused widespread damage, including flooding and downed trees.

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