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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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China: Typhoon Winds Shatter Glass Door in Shanghai

A man in Shanghai was startled on August 9, 2026, when powerful typhoon winds shattered a glass door as he stepped outside to test the storm's strength. The sudden crash sent him jumping back before he moved quickly away from the doorway. He later warned others not to go outside during typhoons.

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China: Typhoon Winds Rip Metal Roofs off Homes in Sichuan

On August 6, 2026, in Changning County, Yibin, Sichuan, a typhoon's powerful winds tore metal roofing off villagers' homes. The iron sheets, added over original roofs to stop leaks, were ripped away and scattered by the storm, leaving several households with damage and losses.

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US: Man Rides Jet Ski Through Flooded Streets in Norfolk 2

A man was seen riding a jet ski through flooded roads in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region. The video was captured on Monticello Avenue.

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US: Man Rides Jet Ski Through Flooded Streets in Norfolk

A man was seen riding a jet ski through flooded roads in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region. The video was captured on Monticello Avenue.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Virginia’s Hampton Roads Region 2

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region and northeastern North Carolina on Tuesday, August 4, causing significant travel delays and impassable roads.

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US: Man Struts Through Flooded Road in Norfolk, Virginia

A man was seen strutting through a flooded road in his swimwear or underwear in Norfolk on Tuesday, August 4, as heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Virginia’s Hampton Roads Region

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding across Virginia's Hampton Roads region and northeastern North Carolina on Tuesday, August 4, causing significant travel delays and impassable roads.

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China: Mother and Son Collect Basket of Giant Hailstones in Hebei

This is the surprising moment a Chinese mother and her son collected giant hailstones after a heavy storm in Hebei, China, on July 5, 2026, filling an entire basket with stones as large as goose eggs. The pair picked up the oversized ice pieces one by one from the ground, capturing the rare aftermath of the intense hailstorm.

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Spain: Thermal Burst Tears Through Torrevieja as Red Heat Alert Issued in Alicante

A "thermal burst," a sudden gust of hot air and dust, tore through Torrevieja, Alicante on Thursday, July 23, as AEMET placed the southern region of the province under a red heat warning. Local authorities across the province closed municipal facilities, beaches, and outdoor spaces and suspended outdoor events as a precaution against the extreme heat.

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Spain: Hailstorm Hits Ripoll, Catalonia

A hailstorm hit Ripoll, Spain, on Thursday, July 23.

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China: Dark Cloud Resembling Giant Dragon Sweeps Across Sky

A massive dark funnel cloud resembling a dragon appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, on July 20, 2026, stretching down from a stormy sky with its broad upper section appearing to rotate above the city. Strong winds swept across the ground as the cloud moved through the sky, and local meteorological authorities later confirmed it was a tornado, though its lower end never fully extended to the ground.

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China: Shenyang Lighthouse Floats 20 Kilometers After Washed Away by Torrential Rain

The "Shenyang Lighthouse," a navigation beacon in Shenyang, Liaoning, was swept 20 kilometers downstream along the Hun River on July 13, 2026 after torrential rain caused floodwaters to surge.

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China: Man Blown Into Air by Kunming Storm

A severe thunderstorm in Kunming, Yunnan lifted a man off the ground on July 15, 2026 as he clung to an outdoor awning frame, with diners watching in disbelief from inside a nearby restaurant.

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US: Outer Bands From Tropical Depression Two Bring Showers to Central Florida

As outer bands from Tropical Depression Two, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha, moved through Central Florida on Monday, July 20, scattered showers hit the area.

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France: Violent Hailstorm Strikes Dijon, Causing Damage

A violent hailstorm hit Dijon on Wednesday evening, July 15, with large hailstones battering streets, buildings, and vehicles, and flooding roads.

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France: Violent Hailstorm Batters Ardèche, Damaging Cars and Buildings

Severe hailstorms struck France's Ardèche region on Wednesday, July 15, smashing car windshields, damaging roofs, and harming crops.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton 2

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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China: Deadly Tornado Forms Over Lake in Ezhou

A tornado formed over a lake in Ezhou, Hubei, on July 6, 2026, as a man filmed the dramatic scene. Dark clouds gathered before a rotating column of wind appeared over the water, and violent winds soon swept debris into the air. Winds reached levels 8 to 13 across 53 townships, with two townships hitting level 13, and the extreme weather caused 11 deaths. The man filming the storm later revealed injuries he sustained.

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Mexico: Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Flooding to Puebla

A thunderstorm accompanied by hail hit Puebla City, Mexico, on Wednesday afternoon, July 8, flooding roads. Several vehicles were trapped in floodwater.

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Spain: Madrid Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heatwave

Madrid experienced extreme weather contrasts on Tuesday, as a sudden summer storm with strong winds struck the city following a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures to 41°C. The storm, which began shortly after 6 p.m., caught pedestrians off guard and forced the closure of El Retiro and five other historic parks.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 12

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 13

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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RECAP: Super Typhoon Bavi Batters Rota, Guam With Powerful Winds

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6 over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands, a U.S. territory near Guam, bringing sustained winds exceeding 150 mph and torrential rain. The storm also affected other parts of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 11

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Typhoon Bavi Leaves Extensive Damage in Guam, Marianas

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time with Category 5 force. Authorities in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands reported extensive damage, including fallen trees and downed power lines. No casualties had been reported as of writing.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 10

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 8

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 9

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 6

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 7

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 3

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 5

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 4

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range 3

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range 2

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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China: Severe Hailstorm Cracks Car Window on Zhangjiakou Expressway

On June 16, 2026, on the G6 Jingzang Expressway in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, a driver filmed a severe hailstorm from inside a vehicle as large hailstones struck the side window, sending multiple cracks spreading across the glass and blanketing the road in a thick layer of ice.

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US: Power Flashes Captured Amid Severe Storm Battering Kentucky

Two waves of severe storms and heavy rain hit Kentucky from Wednesday night, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, with a flood watch issued for the northern half of the state.

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Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area 2

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

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Japan: Localized Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Hail to Greater Tokyo Area

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area on Friday afternoon, June 12, as driving rain lashed neighborhoods across the region.

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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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China: Kitten Sprints to Safety as Severe Hailstorm Suddenly Strikes Hebei

A small kitten was caught outside when a severe hailstorm suddenly struck Hebei province on June 6, 2026. With large hailstones bouncing off the pavement around it, the kitten sprinted low to the ground and darted into a nearby doorway just as the storm intensified.

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China: Rare Twin Waterspouts Filmed off Coast of Guangdong Province

Two waterspouts were filmed off the coast of Yangjiang, Guangdong province, on June 9, 2026. The larger of the two formed a towering funnel stretching from dark storm clouds down to the churning sea surface, sucking up seawater and mist. A second, smaller waterspout was also visible in the distance.

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China: Summer City Transformed Into Winter Scene by Sudden Hailstorm

A severe storm hit Langfang, Hebei province, on June 4, 2026, bringing heavy hail and a rapid temperature drop after a sweltering day with temperatures in the high 30s°C (around 95°F). The footage shows streets covered in accumulated ice pellets, creating a winter-like scene in the middle of summer.

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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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Canada: Large Hail Batters Saskatchewan Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

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