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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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Australia: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Leaves Widespread Destruction in Queensland

The slow-moving system swept across the Central Highlands and Coalfield regions on Monday, January 12. Wind gusts reached 113 km/h on Hamilton Island. Early estimates suggest that more than 48,000 livestock have perished in the floods, which continue to inundate vast areas of Queensland—stretching from the coast at Mackay, 1,000 kilometres west to Cloncurry, and north to Townsville and Cairns. Central Queensland is the latest region to feel the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, with Clermont recently enduring its heaviest rainfall in 110 years.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow and High Winds to Virginia

A cold front moved through Virginia on Sunday, January 11, bringing snow and wind gusts of 30 to 40mph.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves 2

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Several Counties, WA

A cold weather system is moving through western Washington this week, bringing heavy snowfall of 2 to 4 feet to the mountains and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. In response to this major front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties, including King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM today, Thursday, January 8, as hazardous travel and whiteout conditions continue to impact mountain passes.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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US: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Western Chelan County, Washington

A winter weather advisory was issued for western Chelan County, Washington, through 10 p.m. Friday, December 26, warning of 3–6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

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UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

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UK: Storm Bram Triggers Amber and Yellow Warnings for Wind and Rain

Storm Bram brought strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK, with Yellow and amber warnings issued on Tuesday, December 9.

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Portugal: Tornado-Like Wind Phenomenon Damages Albufeira, Leaving One Dead

A tornado-like "extreme wind phenomenon" ripped through a campsite near Albufeira in Portugal's Algarve region, leaving an 85-year-old British woman dead and over 30 people injured across the area. The storm, which was named by the Spanish meteorological service, affected Portugal and parts of Spain, Britain and Ireland.

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Typhoon Fung-wong strikes Catanduanes Province - Philippines

This photo shows an area affected by typhoon Fung-wong in Catanduanes Province, the Philippines on Nov. 9, 2025. As of Sunday morning, Fung-wong was located 125 km east of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour. It was moving west-northwest at 30 km per hour. Fung-Wong is the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Catanduanes LGU/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Fung-wong strikes Catanduanes Province - Philippines

This photo shows an area affected by typhoon Fung-wong in Catanduanes Province, the Philippines on Nov. 9, 2025. As of Sunday morning, Fung-wong was located 125 km east of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour. It was moving west-northwest at 30 km per hour. Fung-Wong is the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Catanduanes LGU/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Fung-wong strikes Catanduanes Province - Philippines

This photo shows an area affected by typhoon Fung-wong in Catanduanes Province, the Philippines on Nov. 9, 2025. As of Sunday morning, Fung-wong was located 125 km east of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour. It was moving west-northwest at 30 km per hour. Fung-Wong is the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Catanduanes LGU/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Fung-wong strikes Catanduanes Province - Philippines

This photo shows an area affected by typhoon Fung-wong in Catanduanes Province, the Philippines on Nov. 9, 2025. As of Sunday morning, Fung-wong was located 125 km east of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour. It was moving west-northwest at 30 km per hour. Fung-Wong is the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Catanduanes LGU/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Fung-wong strikes Catanduanes Province - Philippines

Houses are submerged in flood water due to typhoon Fung-wong in Catanduanes Province, the Philippines on Nov. 9, 2025. As of Sunday morning, Fung-wong was located 125 km east of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour. It was moving west-northwest at 30 km per hour. Fung-Wong is the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Catanduanes LGU/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Fung-wong strikes Catanduanes Province - Philippines

This photo shows a flooded area after typhoon Fung-wong hit Catanduanes Province, the Philippines on Nov. 9, 2025. As of Sunday morning, Fung-wong was located 125 km east of Catanduanes in the Bicol region, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 km per hour and gusts of up to 230 km per hour. It was moving west-northwest at 30 km per hour. Fung-Wong is the 21st tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year, surpassing the country's annual average of 20 storms. Photo by Catanduanes LGU/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Extremadura

Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds caused significant disruption in Spain’s Extremadura region on Wednesday, November 5. The city of Cáceres was particularly hard hit, receiving 18 liters of rain in just half an hour, which led to localized flooding, fallen branches, and damage to cars and businesses. Due to an orange alert for rain issued by AEMET, all afternoon academic activities at the University of Extremadura were suspended.

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US: Storm Lashes Northern California With High Winds, Travel Disruptions

A powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, November 5. Gusts reached up to around 90 mph in parts of Northern California, disrupting flights at San Francisco International Airport and prompting high wind warnings across coastal and mountain areas.

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows the inside of a local supermarket crowded with shoppers preparing for the typhoon in Cebu City on November 3.

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Philippines: Residents Rush to Stores Ahead of Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the central Philippines, killing one person, flooding communities, cutting power, and displacing tens of thousands after making landfall around midnight over Silago in Southern Leyte early on November 4. The storm reached typhoon strength shortly before landfall, with winds of up to 150 kph and gusts reaching 185 kph. This video shows people shopping at a local supermarket in Iloilo City, Western Visayas on November 3 to prepare for the typhoon.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi (PH Tino) Threatens Central Islands

On Monday morning, November 3, Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally named Tino) intensified, prompting the state weather bureau (Pagasa) to place several areas in Visayas and Mindanao under Signal No. 3. The typhoon is moving west-southwestward at 25 kph, carrying maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 150 kph. Its initial landfall is potentially forecast for Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands. A part of the video is dark as the power went off in the area.

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Japan: Construction Scaffolding Collapses in Chiba Amid Tornado Warning

A construction scaffolding collapsed at a shopping center in Chiba City, Japan, around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, after strong winds hit the area while a tornado warning was in effect. No injuries were reported.

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US: Whipping Winds and High Surf Hit Jersey Shore

A powerful storm caused widespread damage across the Tri-State area on Thursday, October 30, with barges washed up on Woodmont Beach in Connecticut. The system, which brought heavy flooding to roads and subway stations, also toppled trees. This video shows whipping winds and high surf hitting the Jersey Shore.

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Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM