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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 3

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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U.S. secretary of state in Manila

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets the press in Manila on July 23, 2026.

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Wang-Rubio talks in Manila

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is pictured following a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila on July 22, 2026. The two met to pave the way for the planned U.S.-China summit in the United States in September.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency 2

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Kentucky as Severe Storms Sweep Through

Flash flooding was reported in parts of Kentucky on Tuesday, July 21, as severe storms swept across the state.

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US: West Virginia Flash Floods Trigger Rescues, State of Emergency

Torrential rains caused flash flooding across West Virginia on Tuesday, July 21, inundating homes and businesses, washing out bridges and roads, and triggering numerous water rescues, with Gov. Patrick Morrisey declaring a state of emergency for all 55 counties. Search and rescue operations continued Wednesday in the hardest-hit areas, including Upshur, Lewis, and Pleasants counties, with hundreds of National Guard members deployed and at least 85 rescues carried out, though officials said no fatalities had been confirmed.

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Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

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Chile: Kast Declares Catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco Amid Storm 2

A frontal storm system dropped a month's worth of rainfall on northern Chile, prompting President José Antonio Kast to declare a State of Emergency and Catastrophe for the Coquimbo region and Huasco province on Monday. The storm has left at least five dead, and more than 99,000 people isolated nationwide, Senapred reported Monday, July 20.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 3

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: Wildfire Smoke Shrouds NYC Skyline, Air Quality Alert Continues 2

Heavy smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota continued to affect air quality across the tri-state area, including New York City, into Friday, July 17. Concentrations peaked Thursday night with the Air Quality Index reaching the "very unhealthy" range, and an air quality alert remained in effect through midnight.

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US: King Tides Bring Flooding Risk to San Diego Coastal Areas

King tides brought temporary flooding risks to low-lying coastal areas along San Diego and the state starting Monday, July 13, with officials warning the threat would continue through at least Wednesday.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metro, Causing Power Outages and Flight Delays

The National Weather Service issued a Dust Storm Warning for the Phoenix metro area on Sunday, July 12, as a wall of dust swept through the area. The storm reduced visibility, triggered traffic delays and knocked out power to thousands. It also grounded flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with nearly 400 flights delayed.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland 2

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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Mexico: Sonora Braces for Heavy Rain, Hail, and Flash Flood Risk

Sonora faced unstable weather on Thursday, July 9, with heavy rain, lightning, and hail in parts of the state. Authorities warned of flash flooding, landslides, and rising river levels, while sustained gusty wind raised the risk of reduced visibility and falling debris on roads.

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US: Thunderstorms and Possible Flash Flooding Threaten Maryland

A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for much of Maryland on Thursday, July 9, with a tornado warning issued for parts of the state and a brief waterspout observed off Cobb Island. Forecasters warned of damaging winds, isolated flash flooding, and frequent lightning as storms moved east.

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NATO annual summit in Turkey

(From L) Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun pose for a photo during a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of NATO's annual summit in Ankara on July 7, 2026.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 4

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 3

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets 2

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Severe Flooding Swamps New Jersey Streets

Severe flooding continued to disrupt the tri-state area on Monday, with heavy rainfall inundating New Jersey after a weekend of severe weather. Social media videos showed submerged streets across New Jersey.

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US: Heavy Rains Cause Flash Flooding in Parts of NYC and Long Island

A slow-moving storm system hit the tri-state area on Monday, July 6, following nearly a week of stifling heat, causing widespread flooding and power outages. Flash floods filled roadways, businesses, and homes across New York and New Jersey. On Long Island, hurricane-force wind gusts brought down trees, with debris clogging drains and sewers and worsening the flooding.

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US: Storms Slam Maryland After Record Heat on Independence Day

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Maryland on Saturday, July 4, capping a record-breaking heatwave with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages and downed trees, forcing the cancellation or delay of Independence Day celebrations across the state, including fireworks in Baltimore. Wind gusts approaching 70 mph knocked out power to about 70,000 customers and closed Interstate 97.

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US: Great American State Fair Shuts Down Amid Extreme DC Heat

The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., part of the Freedom 250 celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary, temporarily closed on Friday, July 3, due to extreme heat. Several people were taken to hospital, and the fair later reopened with free water stations set up on site.

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US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal 2

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

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US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal 3

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

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US: Couple Scales Empire State Building, Faces Charges After Proposal

A daredevil couple, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known online for extreme skyscraper climbs, scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, July 1, and unfurled a banner atop its spire before Kuznetsov appeared to propose to his longtime girlfriend. Police took the pair into custody after they descended.

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US: Over 150 Structures Destroyed as Aspen Acres Fire Rages Across Southern Colorado 2

The Aspen Acres Fire burned more than 28,000 acres across Custer and Pueblo counties in southern Colorado as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Authorities confirmed that around 155 structures were destroyed and one firefighter was injured, with mandatory evacuations in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

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US: Gold Mountain Fire Continues to Rage in Ouray County With No Containment

The Gold Mountain fire in Ouray County, Colorado grew to 12,376 acres as of Tuesday, June 30, with zero percent containment. Governor Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency. Ouray County officials ordered more mandatory evacuations and part of U.S. 550 remained closed.

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US: At Least Four Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Kentucky After Torrential Rain

At least four people were killed and more than 60 rescues conducted after torrential rain dumped up to eight inches in parts of Kentucky, triggering flash flooding across multiple counties over the weekend. Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

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Germany: Severe Weather Sweeps Through Schleswig-Holstein With Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept through the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein on Saturday, June 27.

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US: Utah County Declares Emergency Amid Wildfire Smoke Blanketing Eagle Mountain

Smoke blanketed Eagle Mountain in Utah County on Friday, June 26, as multiple wildfires burned across the region. Authorities declared a state of emergency, citing exhausted resources from the Iron, Maple Peak, and Cherry fires.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted in Oklahoma Panhandle

A possible tornado was captured on video near Slapout, as severe storms moved into the state. Much of northern Oklahoma was under a tornado watch through the evening.

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Empress Masako (R) and Belgium's Queen Mathilde speak ahead of a state banquet at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of the Japanese imperial couple's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Belgium's King Philippe toast, as Queen Mathilde (L) and Empress Masako raise glasses, during a state banquet at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of an official visit by the Japanese imperial couple to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) and Belgium's King Philippe toast during a state banquet hosted by the king and Queen Mathilde at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of an official visit by the emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako, to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) delivers a speech alongside Belgium's King Philippe during a state banquet hosted by the king and Queen Mathilde at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of an official visit by the emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako, to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech during a state banquet hosted by Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of an official visit by the emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako, to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech during a state banquet hosted by Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of an official visit by the emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako, to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (front, R) attend a state banquet alongside Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of the Japanese imperial couple's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (standing, L), Empress Masako (sitting, R), Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde pose for a photo ahead of a state banquet at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of the Japanese imperial couple's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) and Belgium's King Philippe chat during a state banquet at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of an official visit by the emperor, accompanied by Empress Masako, to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (standing, L), Empress Masako (sitting, R), Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde pose for a photo ahead of a state banquet at the Palace of Laeken in Brussels on June 23, 2026, held as part of the Japanese imperial couple's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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US: Garred Road Fire Threatens Structures and State Park in Grant County, Washington

The Garred Road Fire broke out near Coulee City, Washington, on Sunday, June 21. It has grown to an estimated 3,500 acres, threatening structures, a state park campground, and wheat fields.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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Philippines: Sudden Storm Batters Malabon, Causing Structural Damage 2

Strong winds and heavy rain struck Malabon City in the Philippines on Sunday evening, June 21, damaging a roll-up door at a mall's loading bay when a sudden storm hit the area. The state weather bureau issued a Thunderstorm Advisory, confirming heavy to intense rainshowers with lightning and strong winds over Metro Manila, with warnings of possible flash floods and landslides.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 4

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Monday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight. Los Angeles County public health officials and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) also issued a particle pollution advisory.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 3

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles 2

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.

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US: Emergency Declared as Boyle Heights Fire Continues to Burn in Los Angeles

A fire at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles continued to burn as of Sunday, June 21. California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass each issued a Declaration of Emergency to support the ongoing firefight.