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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: Alaska Air IT Outage Grounds Flights for Hours, Forcing Flight Cancellations

Alaska Airlines restored operations on Friday, October 24, after a major technology outage on Thursday grounded flights nationwide, causing over 400 cancellations and disrupting travel for more than 49,000 passengers. The airline confirmed the system outage was not a cyber attack but has not provided details on its cause, marking the second such incident this year. This video shows the chaos and the large amount of luggage at the baggage claim area at Seattle Tacoma International Airport, caused by the system failure.

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Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

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Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage 3

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. This video shows a freight train container being blown over by strong winds.

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Norway: Storm Amy With Powerful Winds Knocks Down Trees, Causing Extensive Damage 2

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across Europe over the weekend, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm left three people dead in Ireland and France and impacted critical infrastructure. In Norway, Amy caused extensive damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.

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Ireland: Storm Amy Leaves 1 Dead, Tens of Thousands Without Power

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power. In Ireland, a man was reported to have died in a weather-related accident in County Donegal on Friday, October 3.

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UK: Storm Amy Brings Heavy Rain and Winds, Causing Devastating Damage

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power, and causing flight cancellations and delays. Amy brought devastating damage, destroying several buildings and crushing cars with falling trees.

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Ireland: Passengers Stranded at Dublin Airport due to Storm Amy

Storm Amy, remnants of Hurricane Humberto, swept across parts of the UK and Ireland over the weekend, bringing heavy rain and winds of nearly 100 mph that left tens of thousands without power, and causing flight cancellations and delays. This video shows passengers stranded at Dublin Airport on Friday, October 3, due to the storm.

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South Africa: Johannesburg Water Crisis Sparks Deadly Protests in Westbury, Coronationville

Residents of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg protested months-long water outages, clashing with police. An 81-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old injured. The shortages are linked to aging infrastructure, burst pipes, illegal connections, and management issues at Johannesburg Water. Authorities have promised interim and long-term measures to restore supply and stabilize the system.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 13

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 10

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 9

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 7

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 8

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 5

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 6

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 4

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 2

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 3

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

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Vietnam: Tropical Storm Wipha Makes Landfall, Brings Severe Weather and Damage 2

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to northern and central regions. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations, with several airports closed.

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Vietnam: Tropical Storm Wipha Makes Landfall, Brings Severe Weather and Damage

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to northern and central regions. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations, with several airports closed.

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US: Aftermath of Catastrophic Flooding in Kerrville, TX, Leaving 13 Dead 2

Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas on Thursday, July 3, leaving at least 13 people dead and more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing.

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US: Aftermath of Catastrophic Flooding in Kerrville, TX, Leaving 13 Dead

Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas on Thursday, July 3, leaving at least 13 people dead and more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing.

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US: Flash Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Closures in Pittsburgh Area

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the Pittsburgh region on Friday, June 6, prompting evacuations, road closures, and rescues in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. While no serious injuries were reported, the severe weather led to power outages and significant disruptions.

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US: Flash Flooding Prompts Evacuations, Closures in Pittsburgh Area 2

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across the Pittsburgh region on Friday, June 6, prompting evacuations, road closures, and rescues in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. While no serious injuries were reported, the severe weather led to power outages and significant disruptions.

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Puerto Rico: Passengers Evacuate Tren Urbano After Major Power Outage

Passengers of the automated rapid transit system, Tren Urbano, in Puerto Rico evacuated the train after a power outage struck the entire islands on Wednesday, April 16.

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Expressway ETC lanes closed in 8 Japanese prefectures

KOMAKI, Japan, April 7 Kyodo - Electronic toll collection lanes are closed at a toll gate of the Chuo Expressway's interchange in Komaki in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi on April 7, 2025, due to a system outage. A similar problem that started the previous day spread to over 100 interchanges in eight prefectures in Japan. (Kyodo)

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US: Tornado Strikes Owasso, Oklahoma, Causing Significant Damage

An EF-1 tornado struck Owasso, Oklahoma, on April 2, 2025, causing significant damage including downed trees, structural damage, and power outages. A state of emergency was declared.

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Expressway ETC lanes closed in 8 Japanese prefectures

Electronic toll collection lanes are closed at a toll gate of the Chuo Expressway's interchange in Komaki in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi on April 7, 2025, due to a system outage. A similar problem that started the previous day spread to over 100 interchanges in eight prefectures in Japan.

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Expressway ETC lanes closed in 8 Japanese prefectures

Electronic toll collection lanes are closed at a toll gate of the Chuo Expressway's interchange in Komaki in the central Japan prefecture of Aichi on April 7, 2025, due to a system outage. A similar problem that started the previous day spread to over 100 interchanges in eight prefectures in Japan.

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US: Severe Weather Hits Western Pennsylvania With 4 Tornadoes Touching Down

Severe storms hit Western Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 16, bringing heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. Additionally, four EF-1 tornadoes touched down in the western part of the state. Thousands lost power during the bad weather.

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US: Powerful Thunderstorms Knock Down Trees in Western New York

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. This video captures downed trees by the storm in Monroe County.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Western New York, Gusty Winds, Hail, Power Outages Reported

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines.

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US: More Than 30 Dead in Midwest and South as Violent Storms Bring Tornadoes

Severe storms swept through the Midwest and South of the United States on Friday evening, March 14, bringing tornadoes and leaving more than 30 dead and a trail of destruction. This video shows a downed tree by violent storms in Arnold, Missouri, near St. Louis.

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Taiwan: Power Outage Hits Taoyuan Airport, Disrupting Flights

Parts of Terminal 2 at Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport lost power at around 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, disrupting operations and causing confusions among passengers. The cause of the outage is under investigation. Power was fully restored shortly after 1:00 p.m.

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France: Strong Winds From Storm Herminia Whip Up Sea Foam Along Ushant Coastline

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. This video captures the coastline of Pointe de Pern in Ushant, covered in sea foam as a result of high winds brought by Herminia.

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France: Storm Herminia Batters Western Region With Strong Winds And Historic Flooding

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Herminia unleashed torrential downpours in Brittany, with Rennes facing its worst flooding in 40 years.

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Australia: Powerful ‘Microburst’ Storm Hits Brisbane, Leaving Widespread Damage

A powerful storm system caused a 'microburst' with wind gusts reaching up to 80 kph (approximately 50 mph) in eastern Brisbane on Thursday, January 16. The storm uprooted trees, damaged properties, and left tens of thousands of homes without power in south-east Queensland.

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US: NYC Subway Service Disrupted After Power Failure

NYC subway service was severely disrupted due to a power outage at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station in Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday, December 11. The incident affected service on the A, C, F, and G lines in Manhattan and Brooklyn for several hours.

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Ireland: Storm Bert Batters Across Country, Causing Widespread Flooding

Storm Bert battered Britain and Ireland on Saturday, November 23, causing heavy snow, rain, and strong winds. In Ireland, flooding was reported from various places, and power outage affected at least 60,000 households.

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US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow To Colorado 3

Winter storms hit Colorado and New Mexico, bringing several inches to the area. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday, November 7.

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US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow To Colorado 2

Winter storms hit Colorado and New Mexico, bringing several inches to the area. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday, November 7.

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US: Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow To Southern Colorado

Winter storms hit across parts of Colorado and New Mexico, bringing several inches to Colorado Springs and southern Colorado. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster emergency on Thursday, November 7.

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Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid 2

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

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US: Hurricane Rafael Approaches Florida Keys, Bringing Strong Winds

Hurricane Rafael approached Florida Keys, bringing strong winds on Wednesday night, November 6. Rafael, now a Category 2 hurricane, is moving slowly westward through the southern Gulf of Mexico after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane.

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Cuba: Category 3 Hurricane Rafael Makes Landfall, Knocking Out Power Grid

A Category 3 hurricane made landfall in Cuba with top winds of over 115 mph on Wednesday, November 6, damaging homes and other infrastructure, uprooting trees, and knocking out the country’s power grid.

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US: More Tornado Warnings Issued Across Oklahoma After Weekend Of Destructive Storms

More tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Monday, November 4, after damaging storms that swept through the state over the weekend. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Edmond.

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US: At Least 11 Injured After Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma, Causing Significant Damage

Severe storms moved through the Oklahoma City metro area overnight on Saturday, November 2. Multiple tornadoes touched down, causing widespread damage across the city and surrounding areas. At least 11 people were injured, and homes and other properties were severely damaged, leaving tens of thousands without power.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Hits Oklahoma, Causing Widespread Power Outages 2

A tornado watch was issued for large parts of northern and northwestern Oklahoma on Wednesday, October 30, leaving thousands without power.