Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 3

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

UK: Northern Lights Dazzle Across Country After Solar Storm

The Northern Lights lit up skies across the UK on Monday night September 1, from Scotland to Kent, following a strong solar storm, with another display possible Tuesday.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Large Hail to West Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large hail, and tornado threats. This video shows hail pelting a household swimming pool in Big Spring, Texas.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed 2

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

US: Valley Fire Rages Near Boise, Idaho, Burning Over 9,400 Acres 2

The Valley Fire, a wildfire, broke out in east Boise, Idaho, on Friday, October 4, burning more than 9,400 acres as of Saturday. The cause is still under investigation. Evacuation notices were issued, and schools and several roads were closed in the area.

US: Passengers At Chicago O’Hare Airport Ordered To Shelter In Place Amid Tornado Warning 2

People at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were told to shelter in place amid tornado threats and severe weather in the area on Monday night, July 15. A tornado warning prompted the order as severe weather rolled through the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported on the ground at the airport before 10 p.m.

US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California 3

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California, on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. The fire exploded to more than 15,600 acres on Monday, and an air quality alert was in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

US: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding In Parts Of Charleston, South Carolina

Record-setting rainfall hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, March 9 causing flooding in different areas. According to NWS, 3.63 inches of rain was recorded, shattering the 1.43 inches record from 1948.

US: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding In Parts Of Charleston, South Carolina 2

Record-setting rainfall hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, March 9 causing flooding in different areas. According to NWS, 3.63 inches of rain was recorded, shattering the 1.43 inches record from 1948.

Olympics: Phelps grabs record 8th gold medal

Olympics: Phelps grabs record 8th gold medal

BEIJING, China - Michael Phelps of the United States in action in the 4x100-meter medley relay in the Beijing Olympics at the Water Cube in Beijing on Aug. 17. The Americans won the race in a world record and Phelps claimed his eighth swimming gold in Beijing in the process, breaking Mark Spitz's record at the 1972 Munich Games for most gold medals won at a single Olympics.

Olympics: Phelps grabs record 8th gold medal

Olympics: Phelps grabs record 8th gold medal

BEIJING, China - Michael Phelps poses with the eighth gold medal he won in the Beijing Olympics after the United States captured the 4x100-meter medley relay title in world record time at the Water Cube in Beijing on Aug. 17. Phelps broke Mark Spitz's record at the 1972 Munich Games for most gold medals won at a single Olympics.

Olympics: Phelps grabs 7th swimming gold

Olympics: Phelps grabs 7th swimming gold

BEIJING, China - Michael Phelps of the United States acknowledges the crowd after he was awarded his seventh gold medal at the Beijing Olympics with victory in the men's 100-meter butterfly at the Water Cube in Beijing on Aug. 16. Phelps tied countryman Mark Spitz's record at the 1972 Munich Games for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics, and has one more race to go -- the men's 4x100-meter medley relay final on Aug. 17.

Olympics: Phelps grabs 7th swimming gold

Olympics: Phelps grabs 7th swimming gold

BEIJING, China - Michael Phelps of the United States in action in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Water Cube in Beijing on Aug. 16. Phelps won the race and captured his seventh gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, tying countryman Mark Spitz's record at the 1972 Munich Games for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics.

Water light festival staged in Italian town to mark International Day of Light

STORY: Water light festival staged in Italian town to mark International Day of Light DATELINE: May 17, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:24 LOCATION: BRIXEN, Italy CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the water light festival 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLE PURNELLE, Organizer of Water Light Festival 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAUREN BRUN, Light artist from France 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KARI KOLA, Light artist from Finland 5 SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KATHY SPITZ, Student from Brixen STORYLINE: The Water Light Festival is staged in the northern Italian town of Brixen to mark the UNESCO International Day of Light, which is observed every year on May 16 as a global initiative that promotes the continued appreciation of light and its role in art, science, communications, energy, and other fields. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLE PURNELLE, Organizer of Water Light Festival "From the dawn of ages, people have gathered around fire to have light, to have warmth but also to have light, and I think, this is what we like wit