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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Switzerland: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Zurich, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured

A severe thunderstorm swept through Zurich on Friday evening, June 19. The storm hit at around 6 p.m. as commuters filled the streets and restaurants during the evening rush hour, bringing strong gusts, lightning, and heavy rainfall. A 16-year-old girl died in the city after being struck by a falling branch.

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US: Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds Batter North Carolina

Strong storms swept through North Carolina on Monday, June 22, bringing damaging winds and leaving widespread destruction. Tens of thousands of outages were reported across the Winston-Salem and Greensboro areas, with more than 30,000 customers still without power as of Tuesday morning.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Canada: Strong Winds and Hail Lash Calgary as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Alberta 2

Severe thunderstorms brought strong winds, hail, and heavy rain to Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, June 20.

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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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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction 2

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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Canada: Strong Winds and Hail Lash Calgary as Severe Thunderstorms Hit Alberta

Severe thunderstorms brought strong winds, hail, and heavy rain to Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, June 20.

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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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US: Strong Storms Bring Rain and Damaging Winds to Kansas

Strong storms moved through Kansas on Saturday night into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. Downed trees and power lines were reported in northwest Kansas.

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France: Violent Storms Bring Golf Ball-Sized Hail to Normandy Departments

Violent storms swept through the Eure and Seine-Maritime departments of northern France on Friday, June 19, bringing lightning, torrential rain, strong gusts, and hail. Golf ball-sized hailstones — approximately 5 centimeters in diameter or larger — pelted several municipalities across both departments, causing damage.

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Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

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Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León 2

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

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US: Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Bring Deadly Flooding to Mississippi Gulf Coast

Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mississippi on Thursday, June 18, killing a road crew member in Franklin County and prompting water rescues in Harrison County.

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Japan: Shinkansen Makes Emergency Stop as Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Kanto Region

A strong earthquake struck a wide area of eastern Japan on Tuesday evening, June 16, registering a maximum seismic intensity of 5-lower on the Japanese scale in parts of Gunma and Saitama prefectures. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 5.5, with its epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture at a depth of approximately 50 kilometers. No tsunami warning was issued. Areas recording the highest intensity included Ota City and Chiyoda Town in Gunma Prefecture, and Kazo City, Honjo City, and Misato Town in Saitama Prefecture. The footage was captured inside a Shinkansen bullet train running through Honjo City, making an emergency stop.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter South Padre Island, Texas

Strong winds and heavy rain battered South Padre Island, Texas, in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16. The footage was captured as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico was being monitored by forecasters.

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India: Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan, Bringing Traffic to a Standstill

A massive dust storm swept across Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday, June 15, as strong winds and thick clouds of dust reduced visibility to near zero, bringing traffic on major highways to a standstill. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution, and the storm was reported as part of a series of intense pre-monsoon weather events that have affected several parts of Rajasthan in recent weeks.

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El Salvador: Giant World Cup Inflatable Ball Rolls Through Streets Amid Inclement Weather

A giant inflatable soccer ball used as a World Cup promotional display broke free from its structure during heavy rain and strong winds. The ball rolled through the streets of Zona Rosa, drawing the attention of drivers and pedestrians who witnessed the unusual scene. According to the person who took the videos, the ball came out of Bambú Plaza.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 5

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 4

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Massive Storm Cloud Looms Over Southeast Wisconsin as Severe Thunderstorms Strike

Severe thunderstorms moved through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, June 11, leaving damage behind. Storms hit Kenosha and Racine counties hardest, according to reports. Footage shows a massive storm cloud looming over Racine with sirens sounding.

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Japan: Sudden Thunderstorm Disrupts Food Event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area Friday afternoon, June 12. This footage was captured at the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, where a food event was underway. The video shows visitors rushing for shelter amid strong winds, with cardboard boxes being blown across the ground.

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US: Massive Storm Clouds Roll In Over Kenosha as Severe Thunderstorms Strike Wisconsin

On June 11, 2026, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a video captured a massive storm system rapidly approaching as severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Wisconsin. The footage shows dark storm clouds closing in, followed by powerful winds and heavy rain. The storms caused significant damage across Kenosha and Racine counties, with a tornado confirmed near Sturtevant at 6:13 p.m. The National Weather Service had warned of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes throughout the region

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Iowa as Severe Storms Sweep Midwest

Severe storms swept through Iowa and neighboring states on Thursday, June 11, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and spawning multiple tornadoes across the region.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Illinois

Multiple tornadoes were reported across Illinois including suburbs of Chicago as storms swept through the Midwest on Thursday, June 11.

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US: Dust Storms and Strong Wind Gusts Sweep Central and Western New Mexico 2

The National Weather Service warned of sudden dust storms and wind gusts of up to 60 mph across central and western New Mexico on Monday, June 8, driven by a weather phenomenon called virga, where rain evaporates before reaching the ground.

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US: Wisconsin Battered by Severe Storms With Damaging Winds and Widespread Outages

Severe storms swept through Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10, bringing damaging winds and leaving thousands without power. A wind gust of 94 mph was reported in Oshkosh, where strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines. In southern Wisconsin, roofs and parts of buildings were ripped off, with some structures completely destroyed. No tornadoes have been confirmed despite several warnings being issued.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 3

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 2

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Flying Debris Caught on Camera in Downtown Chicago During Storm

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, bringing damaging winds. The video shows debris flying in downtown Chicago.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 2

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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US: Pool Loungers Blown Onto Road as Severe Storms Sweep Through Chicago Area

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10. The video shows pool loungers being blown by strong winds onto a nearby road hitting some passing cars.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Nebraska, Prompting Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Watches

Severe storms moved through Nebraska on Tuesday, June 9, bringing strong winds and prompting a tornado watch and a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties across the state.

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Canada: Large Hail Batters Saskatchewan Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings 2

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 9 with golf ball to tennis ball sized hail and damaging wind gusts reported near Estevan, while residents in Regina reported coin-sized hail.

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US: Dust Storms and Strong Wind Gusts Sweep Central and Western New Mexico

The National Weather Service warned of sudden dust storms and wind gusts of up to 60 mph across central and western New Mexico on Monday, June 8, driven by a weather phenomenon called virga, where rain evaporates before reaching the ground.

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Italy: Strong Winds and Tornado Hit Rome, Leaving Trails of Damage 5

Strong winds and a tornado struck Rome on Wednesday, June 3, toppling trees, disrupting traffic and blowing a market stall into a parked car.

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China: Street Vendor Battles Strong Winds as Stall Tables Go Flying in Shandong

On June 3, 2026, in Liaocheng, Shandong, a street vendor was filmed fighting to secure his stall as powerful winds swept through. As he tried to hold one table in place, it nearly blew away. Moments later, two more tables were sent flying, leaving the vendor and companions scrambling to recover them. The vendor eventually managed to grab the tables and carry them into his shop.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit North Little Rock, Arkansas

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through North Little Rock on Sunday, June 7, with reports of reduced visibility in the Rockwater Village neighborhood.

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Italy: Strong Winds and Tornado Hit Rome, Leaving Trails of Damage 4

Strong winds and a tornado struck Rome on Wednesday, June 3, toppling trees, disrupting traffic and blowing a market stall into a parked car.

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Italy: Strong Winds and Tornado Hit Rome, Leaving Trails of Damage 2

Strong winds and a tornado struck Rome on Wednesday, June 3, toppling trees, disrupting traffic and blowing a market stall into a parked car.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 5

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Toyohashi, Aichi.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Approaches Kanto Region, Triggering Flood Alerts 4

Typhoon Jangmi battered much of Japan with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds on Wednesday, June 3, after making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued flood warnings and evacuation orders for multiple areas, including Tokyo, and landslide warnings across several prefectures.