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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 6

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 5

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 4

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 2

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 3

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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China: Sudden Road Collapse Leaves Vehicle Inches From Danger in Mianyang, Sichuan

In Mianyang, Sichuan province, a road suddenly collapsed seconds after a large truck passed over it, forcing the driver of a following vehicle to brake sharply and stop just short of the newly formed sinkhole.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Japan: Damaging Hail Storm Batters Popular Highland Resort Town Karuizawa

Hail up to 5-6 centimeters in diameter struck parts of Karuizawa, a popular highland resort town in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, around 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, damaging cars, buildings and crops.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 8

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 7

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 6

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls. This video shows flooding in Vilafortuny, Cambrils.

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France: Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Damage Homes Across Hérault 2

Violent thunderstorms swept through France's Hérault department Monday evening, damaging 46 homes, injuring two people and prompting nearly 180 emergency responses, according to fire officials. The storm hit the region between roughly 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning and powerful wind gusts that toppled trees and damaged buildings across the department.

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France: Powerful Tornado Hits Pomas, Aude

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southwestern France on Monday, injuring around 39 people and damaging an estimated 300 homes. Winds reaching 117 km/h ripped roofs off buildings, with 15 people hospitalized and more than 120 emergency workers deployed to the town near Carcassonne.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 5

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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France: Thunderstorms Topple Trees, Damage Homes Across Hérault

Violent thunderstorms swept through France's Hérault department Monday evening, damaging 46 homes, injuring two people and prompting nearly 180 emergency responses, according to fire officials. The storm hit the region between roughly 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., bringing heavy rain, lightning and powerful wind gusts that toppled trees and damaged buildings across the department.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 3

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 4

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 2

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida 3

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida 2

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

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US: Storm Winds Hurl Pool Chairs Into Water at Orlando Hotel

Strong winds tore through a hotel pool area in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, hurling lounge chairs into the pool as a storm swept through the region. The person who filmed the video said the wind was strong enough to throw chairs into the pool.

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Japan top spokesman visits quake-hit Kumamoto

Japan top spokesman visits quake-hit Kumamoto

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (C) is briefed by Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Onishi (L) about damage to Kumamoto Castle during a visit to Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Japan top spokesman visits quake-hit Kumamoto

Japan top spokesman visits quake-hit Kumamoto

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) is briefed by Kumamoto Mayor Kazufumi Onishi about damage to Kumamoto Castle during a visit to Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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US: Monsoon Storm Slams Phoenix, Knocking Out Power to Thousands

On Wednesday, August 19, a monsoon storm swept across the Phoenix area, bringing a wall of dust and strong winds. The storm knocked out power to thousands of customers across Maricopa and Pinal counties overnight. The severe weather also caused property damage and downed trees across the region.

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Germany: Tornado Tears Through Solms-Oberndorf, Causing Damage

A tornado struck Solms-Oberndorf in Hesse on Wednesday, August 19, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and severely damaging homes, leaving some residents temporarily unable to return.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada 6

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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US: Damaging Storm Rips Through Tahlequah, Oklahoma

A summer storm ripped through Tahlequah, in eastern Oklahoma, on Monday morning, August 17, causing power outages and significant damage in some areas. One person was reportedly killed in a vehicle crash on State Highway 82, believed to have been unable to see the road due to heavy rainfall.

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Spain: Another M4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada, Damages Buildings 2

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada 5

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Another M4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada, Damages Buildings 3

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Another M4.8 Earthquake Hits Granada, Damages Buildings

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Granada on Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered near Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15. It was part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Granada 4

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Granada, Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered in Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15, part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia. This video shows people gathering outside after the earthquake struck.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Granada 3

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Granada, Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered in Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15, part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Granada 2

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Granada, Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered in Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15, part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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Spain: Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Hits Granada

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near Granada, Tuesday, August 18, causing damage and injuring three people. The quake, centered in Alhendín, came days after a magnitude 5 tremor hit the same area on August 15, part of an ongoing seismic swarm across Andalusia.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 4

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 3

Tropical Storm Lala toppled trees and power lines across Hawaii, knocking out electricity to about 200,000 residents statewide, and record rainfall triggered landslides and flash flooding that washed out roads and swept at least one home off its foundation. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said more than 100 homes on the southern part of the Big Island were damaged or destroyed.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii 2

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

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US: Downgraded Lala Still Brings Heavy Rain, Winds and Damage to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Lala brought flooding and strong winds even after weakening from a hurricane. About 184,000 customers remained without power, and at least 100 homes were damaged or destroyed throughout Hawaii.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores 2

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available.

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Spain: Earthquake Rattles Granada, Damages Buildings

An earthquake struck near Alhendín in Granada's metropolitan area shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, jolting residents awake in the region's strongest tremor in seventy years. The magnitude was 5.2, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake caused cracks, falling cornices, ceiling debris and damage to some vehicles, though no serious structural damage or injuries were reported.

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UK: Field Fire Forces Evacuations in Grays, Essex

A large wildfire broke out in fields near Grey Goose Farm in Grays, Essex, on Friday evening, August 14. Homes on Brookmans Avenue and Rushley Close were evacuated, with fire damage reported at some properties. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze spread to nearby gardens and outbuildings near Long Lane in Stifford Clays. Local reports suggest the fire was started deliberately.

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US: High Winds, Hail Cause Widespread Damage Across Southern Maine

High winds and quarter-size hail caused widespread damage across southern Maine on Thursday, August 13, knocking out power for thousands of residents.

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US: Intense Monsoon Thunderstorms Sweep Gilbert, Arizona

Intense monsoon thunderstorms swept Gilbert, Arizona, in the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, August 12.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available. This video shows a church that collapsed due to the quake in East Manggarai.

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US: Severe Hailstorm Topples Trees, Damages Homes Across Denver Area

A severe hailstorm swept through the Denver, Colorado area on Thursday, August 13, dropping golf ball-sized hail and toppling trees across the region. Residents reported widespread damage to homes, trees and property.

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US: Microburst Topples Light Poles as Storms Sweep Phoenix Area

On Wednesday, August 12, a powerful microburst hit Chandler, Arizona, as intense monsoon thunderstorms swept the Phoenix metropolitan area, toppling light poles and causing damage. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport issued a ground stop due to the severe weather, resulting in flight delays.

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Colombia: Strong M7.4 Earthquake Causes Widespread Damage 6

A powerful earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10, at 7:34 a.m. local time, with a magnitude of 7.4 and its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco. The tremor was felt across much of the country, causing widespread damage, and more than 260 people have been reportedly killed.

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