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UAE: Dubai Battered by Heavy Rain and Flooding as Severe Storm System Moves In

Heavy rain, thunder, and flooding struck Dubai and across the UAE beginning March 23, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel. Parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recorded rainfall totals that almost reached annual levels, with gauges recording up to 93.3mm. Authorities warned that worse conditions were expected to peak Thursday night into Friday morning, with the possibility of hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Residents were advised to avoid flood-prone areas and unnecessary travel as the storm system was forecast to continue through Friday, March 27.

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China: Giant Hailstones Pound Yunnan in Violent Storm

On March 15, 2026, giant hailstones pounded Pu'er, Yunnan, China, as a violent storm struck the region. The unusually large hailstones fell rapidly, bouncing off the ground with a loud crashing sound and covering roads and open areas. The intense storm reduced visibility and created hazardous conditions across the area.

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Saudi Arabia: Dust Storms and Flash Floods Batter Multiple Regions on Last Day of Ramadan

Destructive dust storms swept through multiple regions of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, the last day of Ramadan, with strong winds severely reducing visibility, while other parts of the Kingdom were hit by heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued atmospheric instability across the affected regions.

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Japan: Okinawa Hit by Intense Hail as Strong Cold Front Moves Through

A strong cold front brought intense hail to Okinawa, the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13.

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Italy: Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Rome, Triggering Roof Leaks at Fiumicino Airport

A yellow weather alert was issued as a violent thunderstorm struck Rome on Thursday, March 12, causing widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption across several neighborhoods. Torrential rain turned streets into rivers and caused leaks inside terminals at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Sky Over Paulsboro as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Part of NJ

Some areas of New Jersey were under severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday night, March 11, as strong storm cells swept across the region. Forecasters said the storms could produce small hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. The video captures lightning lighting up the night sky in Paulsboro.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 3

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Slams TN and KY, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

A powerful cold front swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, triggering a significant severe weather event with heavy rain and damaging winds.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 2

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Severe Flooding in Bogotá

A heavy hailstorm and intense rain hit Bogotá on Monday, March 9, causing severe flooding across the city and travel disruptions. Authorities issued emergency alerts for extreme weather throughout the capital.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas 2

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas, Llano County Soaked

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Tornado Reported in Crawford County, Illinois as Severe Storms Strike

A tornado warning was issued Thursday, Feb. 19, for parts of east-central Illinois as severe storms moved through the region. A tornado was reportedly spotted in Crawford County, causing significant damage. Video from Robinson shows large hail falling and what appears to be a funnel cloud forming amid the intense storm.

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France: Powerful Storm Hits French Riviera, Causing Floods and Hail 2

A powerful storm hit the French Riviera on February 3, causing heavy rain, hail, and flash floods in Antibes Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. Some areas saw over 130 mm of rain, and the Alpes-Maritimes remains on yellow alert.

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France: Powerful Storm Hits French Riviera, Causing Floods and Hail

A powerful storm hit the French Riviera on February 3, causing heavy rain, hail, and flash floods in Antibes Juan-les-Pins and Golfe-Juan. Some areas saw over 130 mm of rain, and the Alpes-Maritimes remains on yellow alert.

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Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

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Brazil: Massive Hailstorms Hit Southern Region, Prompting Emergency Situation 2

Severe hailstorms struck cities in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo, southern Brazil on Sunday, November 23, leaving significant damage. In Erechim, more than a hundred people were injured and thousands of families affected, with officials declaring an emergency situation.

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Brazil: Massive Hailstorms Hit Southern Region, Prompting Emergency Situation

Severe hailstorms struck cities in Rio Grande do Sul and São Paulo, southern Brazil on Sunday, November 23, leaving significant damage. In Erechim, more than a hundred people were injured and thousands of families affected, with officials declaring an emergency situation.

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Brazil: Cyclone Hits Paraná, Brings Tornado, Strong Winds, Heavy Rain

An extratropical cyclone and a cold front brought heavy rain and strong winds across Paraná from the afternoon of Friday, November 7, into early Saturday, November 8. In Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, a tornado killed at least six people and injured around 750, causing extensive damage.

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US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds 3

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

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US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds 2

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

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US: Oklahoma Hit by Severe Thunderstorms with Hail and Damaging Winds

Parts of Oklahoma saw severe weather with damaging winds and hail on Thursday, October 23.

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Colombia: Strong Hailstorm Hits Bogotá, Causing Flooding and Traffic Chaos

A strong hailstorm hit Bogotá on Thursday, October 16, covering some areas with extensive layers of ice stones and causing vehicular chaos due to flooding on main roads.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Western Washington

Severe thunderstorms moved through western Washington on Sunday, October 12, bringing lightning and hail to parts of the area.

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Spain: Red Alert Issued for Alicante as DANA Storm Alice Causes Severe Flooding 2

Red alert for heavy rain remained in southeast Spain, including Alicante and Murcia on Friday, October 10, as DANA Storm Alice brought torrential rainfall to the region, causing severe flooding in some areas.

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Spain: Red Alert Issued for Alicante as DANA Storm Alice Causes Severe Flooding

AEMET, Spain's weather agency, issued a red alert for heavy rain in Alicante and Murcia on Thursday, October 9, as DANA Storm Alice brought torrential rainfall to the region, causing severe flooding in some areas.

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US: Strong Monsoon Storm Slams Phoenix Area with Flash Floods 2

A late-season strong monsoon storm swept through the Phoenix metro area and surrounding areas, as well as outside of Las Vegas on Friday, September 26, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and causing flash flooding.

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US: Strong Monsoon Storm Slams Phoenix Area with Flash Floods

A late-season strong monsoon storm swept through the Phoenix metro and surrounding areas on Friday, September 26, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and causing flash flooding.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Las Vegas, Bringing Heavy Rain with Hail 2

A Flash Flood Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning were issued on Friday, September 26, as severe thunderstorms swept through the Las Vegas Valley, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Las Vegas, Bringing Heavy Rain with Hail

A Flash Flood Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning were issued on Friday, September 26, as severe thunderstorms swept through the Las Vegas Valley, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.

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US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through 4

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

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US: Intense Hail Batters Northern Utah, Prompting Weather Alert

Intense hail battered parts of northern Utah on Sunday, September 21, as a storm rolled through the area, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a special weather statement.

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US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through 3

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

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US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

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US: Large Hail Batters North Texas as Severe Storms Sweep Through

Strong winds and large hail battered North Texas on Sunday, August 21, as severe storms swept through the area.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Intense Hail to Twin Cities

A severe thunderstorm brought large hail to the Twin Cities and surrounding areas in Minnesota, on Sunday, September 21, as the National Weather Service issued several weather alerts for the region.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 3

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 4

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 2

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

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Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

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China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

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China: Beijing Streets Covered in Thick Hail After Severe Storm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, streets and sidewalks were covered with thick layers of hail. Cars were trapped, and pedestrians carefully walked across icy roads.

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China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing 2

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued as Cold Front Moves Through Northern Texas 2

A strong cold front moved through northern Texas on Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain, hail and damaging winds. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for some areas.

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US: Storm Approaches Southern Davis County, UT With High Winds and Hail

A storm emerging from the Great Salt Lake was expected to reach southern Davis County, bringing wind gusts and hail.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued as Cold Front Moves Through Northern Texas

A strong cold front moved through northern Texas on Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain, hail and damaging winds. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was in effect for some areas.