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US: Heavy Snow Squall Drops Visibility in Chicago, Winter Weather Alerts in Effect 2

Snow squall warnings were issued Wednesday morning, January 14 across parts of the Chicago area, bringing brief but intense snowfall, whiteout conditions, and strong winds that created hazardous travel conditions. The fast-moving squalls led to slick roads, reduced visibility, and flight disruptions at O’Hare Airport, where departures were temporarily grounded and delays averaged nearly an hour. Some areas reported up to two inches of snow in under two hours, while lake-effect snow is expected to continue affecting parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday

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UK: Sea Foam Covers Yesnaby Shoreline as Storm Bram Brings Rough Waves

Storm Bram swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. In Yesnaby, the intense weather generated rough waves and sea foam that covered the shoreline on the Orkney Islands.

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Greece: Storm Byron Triggers Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts

Storm Byron brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds, causing flooding and disruptions in several regions, including Laconia and Zakynthos.

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Australia: Intense Hailstorm Hits Southeast Queensland 2

Giant hail, destructive winds, and intense storms hit southeast Queensland on Sunday, November 23. A video shows water leaking inside the Logan Hyperdome Shopping Centre.

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Australia: Intense Hailstorm Hits Southeast Queensland

Giant hail, destructive winds, and intense storms hit southeast Queensland on Sunday, November 23.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Brings Lightning Strikes to Houston Area

More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston, Texas, on Monday, November 24. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and intense lightning around the area.

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Canada: Bomb Cyclone Pounds Newfoundland With Heavy Winds and Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” hit Newfoundland with 120+ km/h winds, heavy rain, and widespread snow, causing coastal flooding, power outages for thousands, and major travel disruptions. Evacuations were reported in southern Avalon as waves topped 9 meters.

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Satellite View of Hurricane Melissa

Handout photo dated on October 28, 2025 shows Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to hit Jamaica in history, made landfall on the island with devastating force. With sustained winds reaching 298 km/h and a central pressure of 892 hPa, Melissa already ranks among the most intense hurricanes ever observed in the Atlantic basin. On that day, at 15:55 UTC, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites captured a vivid view of hurricane Melissa's eye just a few hours before it made landfall on the southern coast of Jamaica. Jamaica on October 28, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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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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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Strong Winds and Hail to Western Kansas

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch were issued as thunderstorms struck western Kansas on Sunday, August 3, bringing strong winds and intense hail.

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US: Shelf Cloud Rolls Over Minneapolis Sky

Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro area, experienced extreme heat and humidity ahead of intense storms on Sunday, July 27. These storms brought a threat of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Most of the state was under a slight risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC).

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Southeast Arizona Amid Thunderstorm Warnings

A dust storm swept through parts of southeastern Arizona on Sunday, July 13, amid severe thunderstorm warnings and intense winds.

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US: Severe Storms Lash Central Minnesota, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

A round of storms swept through central Minnesota on Monday, June 16, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, intense hail, and tornado threats.

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Spain: Storm Hits La Rioja, Triggering Floods and Widespread Damage

A powerful storm swept through Logroño and other parts of La Rioja on Wednesday, June 11, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds, resulting in flooding and widespread damage.

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Spain: Storm Hits La Rioja, Triggering Floods and Widespread Damage 2

A powerful storm swept through Logroño and other parts of La Rioja on Wednesday, June 11, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds, resulting in flooding and widespread damage.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Off Coastline in Southern Florida

Severe thunderstorms moved through central and south Florida on Monday, June 2, bringing heavy rain, hail, and flash flooding and causing flight delays. This video shows the intense lightning seen off the gulf in Naples.

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Egypt: Severe Storm Lashes Alexandria, State of Emergency Declared 2

A violent storm struck Alexandria overnight on Friday night, May 30 to Saturday, May 31, forcing local authorities to declare a state of emergency. Its sudden onset caught residents off guard, unleashing intense weather changes that included heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds.

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US: Storm in Austin Drops Hammer of Hail on Parked Cars

On May 28, a powerful storm swept through Austin, Texas, bringing intense hail and strong winds. This video shows hailstones pummeling parked cars with incredible force in the Windsor Park neighborhood.

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Egypt: Severe Storm Lashes Alexandria, State of Emergency Declared

A violent storm struck Alexandria overnight on Friday night, May 30 to Saturday, May 31, forcing local authorities to declare a state of emergency. Its sudden onset caught residents off guard, unleashing intense weather changes that included heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Brings Intense Hail to Chicago Area

A severe thunderstorm with tornado threats swept through Chicago area on Thursday, May 15, bringing powerful winds, heavy rains, and intense hail.

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US: Intense Lightning Show Across West Michigan Amid Severe Storms

Storms rolled into West Michigan on Thursday night, May 15, bringing strong winds, hail, and a tornado threat. As power outages were reported in several counties, videos shared on social media show a lightning show across the area.

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US: Intense Hail Batters North Carolina Amid Severe Thunderstorms 3

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail.

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US: Tennessee Battered by Intense Hail, Roads Covered

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail. Fierce hail blanketed roads and stripped leaves off trees in Tennessee, including Nashville.

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US: Tennessee Battered by Intense Hail, Roads Covered 2

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail. Fierce hail blanketed roads and stripped leaves off trees in Tennessee, including Nashville.

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US: Intense Hail Batters North Carolina Amid Severe Thunderstorms 2

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail.

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US: Intense Hail Batters North Carolina Amid Severe Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over Central Tennessee as Thunderstorms Roll Through

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail. This video shows an ominous shelf cloud looming over north of Cookeville, TN.

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US: Trees Sway Violently as Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through Louisiana

Tornado-warned thunderstorms swept through Louisiana on Tuesday, May 6, bringing intense rainfall, damaging winds, and large hail. This video was filmed on campus at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), showing trees being violently swayed by winds

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France: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Paris, Causing Damage

Intense thunderstorms hit Paris on Saturday, May 3, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and approximately marble-sized hail. Hailstones blanketed some streets, causing damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

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France: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Paris, Causing Damage 2

Intense thunderstorms hit Paris on Saturday, May 3, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and approximately marble-sized hail. Hailstones blanketed some streets, causing damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

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Argentina: Gusty Winds and Intense Hail Batter Greater Buenos Aires, Disrupting Flights

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued a yellow alert for Greater Buenos Aires and the surrounding areas on April 17, as a strong storm brought gusty winds, intense hail, and lightning, causing damage and air operation suspensions at Ezeiza International Airport.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Intense Rain, Powerful Winds to Waco, Georgia

Severe weather swept through the Atlanta metropolitan area and northern Georgia overnight from Saturday, March 15, into Sunday, March 16, causing widespread damage. This video, shot early Sunday at a gas station in Waco, northwestern Georgia, shows powerful winds and heavy, sideways rain.

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Mexico: Intense Dust Storm Engulfs Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua

Ciudad Juárez was shrouded in dust on Tuesday, March 18, as a storm with strong winds swept through the area.

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US: Intense Wind and Snow Create Blizzard Conditions in Iowa 3

Parts of Iowa experienced blizzard conditions and strong winds Tuesday night, March 4 into Wednesday, March 5. The blizzard conditions resulted in hazardous roadways, causing reduced visibility and slippery roads.

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US: Intense Wind and Snow Create Blizzard Conditions in Iowa 2

Parts of Iowa experienced blizzard conditions and strong winds Tuesday night, March 4 into Wednesday, March 5. The blizzard conditions resulted in hazardous roadways, causing reduced visibility and slippery roads.

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US: Intense Wind and Snow Create Blizzard Conditions in Iowa

Parts of Iowa experienced blizzard conditions and strong winds Tuesday night, March 4 into Wednesday, March 5. The blizzard conditions resulted in hazardous roadways, causing reduced visibility and slippery roads.

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Australia: Queensland On Alert As Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Hundreds of thousands of southeast Queensland residents have been warned to prepare for damaging winds, high tides, intense rainfall, and flash flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches.  The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 system on Thursday, though the exact time and location remain uncertain.

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Argentina: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Bahía Blanca, Causing Widespread Damage

An intense hailstorm struck Bahía Blanca, Argentina, on Sunday, February 2, bringing strong winds and causing damage to trees, buildings, and vehicles across the city.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Fort Worth As Severe Storm Hits Texas

Intense lightning struck Fort Worth as a storm system moved into Texas on Wednesday, January 29, bringing heavy rainfall that caused flash flooding, forced road closures, and left vehicles stranded in high water.

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Smoke And Damages Caused By Hughes Fire - USA

A fallen utility pole blocks a road near the burn area of the Hughes Fire in Santa Clarita, CA, USA on Jan. 23, 2025. High winds and intense heat from the wildfire caused widespread damage to infrastructure, complicating recovery efforts. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Typhoon Usagi Hits Shanwei, Guangdong With Extreme Winds

This is the intense moment at Shanwei Railway Station where gusts and downpours caused by Typhoon Usagi, locally dubbed Tiantu, the 25th typhoon of the 2024, overwhelmed passengers. On November 14, 2024, Shanwei, Guangdong, was hit by Typhoon Usagi. The video captured the dramatic weather conditions, with rain drenching and winds buffeting passengers at the platform’s waiting area. As the wind escalated, several passengers sought refuge behind pillars, with one woman clinging tightly to a column to avoid being swept away. The video's creator expressed shock and fear as the storm rages around them, creating a scene of disarray and urgency. According to reports from Huizhou Release, Typhoon Usagi made landfall around 2 PM on the 14th near the northeastern coast of Luzon Island, Philippines, initially as a super typhoon before weakening to a severe typhoon. Moving northwest at 15-20 km/h, Typhoon Usagi was gradually weaken. However, it's progression has triggered severe wind and rain across coastal regions of Fujian, Guangdong, and Zhejiang. The video ended as the storm continues, leaving viewers with a stark visual of the typhoon's impact on Shanwei.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 5

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 4

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region. This video shows a flooded area in Santo Niño, Cagayan after the Magat Dam was released.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 3

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Typhoon Man-Yi Batters Luzon, Causing Widespread Flooding, Damage 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.

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Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-Yi Makes 2nd Landfall In Aurora, Moving Across Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made its second landfall in Dipaculao, Aurora, at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, following its first landfall late Saturday on Catanduanes Island, according to PAGASA. Man-Yi battered parts of Central and Northern Luzon overnight, bringing intense winds and torrential rainfall across the region.