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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

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Spain: Storm Emilia Causes Severe Flooding Across Peninsula

As Storm Emilia passes, dozens of weather alerts remain active across the Spanish coast due to intense rain and storms. Some areas could see over 250 liters of rain per square meter, with warnings in effect for southern Catalonia through Wednesday, December 17. Aemet has forecast continued heavy showers for the Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands, specifically warning of potential urban flooding in southern Valencia and northern Alicante.

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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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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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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 3

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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Spain: Storm Gabrielle Hits Wide Area – Streets Submerged, Cars Swept Away 2

On Monday, September 29, Storm Gabrielle brought torrential rain to Spain, causing widespread flooding across the Valencia, Catalonia, and Aragon regions. The intense rainfall, which reached as much as 100 liters per square meter (4 inches) in a few hours, required police to rescue several people from their vehicles. The flooding was severe enough to cause the rivers to burst their banks in Aldaia (Valencia) and in Cuarte de Huerva (Zaragoza) late on Sunday, September 28.

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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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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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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: 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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Japan: Storm System Brings Intense Lightning to Southwestern Region

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued weather alerts for Nagasaki and Kumamoto Prefectures in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, September 10, as a Linear Precipitation Band brought severe downpour to the area. Officials also warned residents across a wide area along the Sea of Japan coast for flooding in low-lying areas, and swelling and overflowing rivers due to heavy rain with lightning.

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Japan: Storm System Brings Intense Lightning to Southwestern Region 2

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued weather alerts for Nagasaki and Kumamoto Prefectures in southwestern Japan on Wednesday, September 10, as a Linear Precipitation Band brought severe downpour to the area. Officials also warned residents across a wide area along the Sea of Japan coast for flooding in low-lying areas, and swelling and overflowing rivers due to heavy rain with lightning.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Intense Hail, Flooding to Great Falls

A severe thunderstorm that moved through central Montana on Thursday, July 31, brought heavy rain and hail up to 1" in diameter, causing flash flooding in Great Falls and a landspout tornado near Townsend.

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US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

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US: Powerful Storm Brings Intense Lightning to Minnesota

An intense lightning strike was captured on camera in North Branch, Minnesota, on Monday, July 28, as a powerful storm rolled into the state. The storm left tens of thousands of homes without power and caused widespread damage, including flooding and downed trees.

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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: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

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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: Intense Lightning Lights Up Night Sky Over Birmingham, Alabama

Intense lightning illuminated the night sky over Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday, June 27, amid an evening thunderstorm.

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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: Solar Flare Triggers Widespread Aurora Display 2

A severe geomagnetic storm caused the Northern Lights to appear over a wide area of Europe and the United States on Sunday, June 1, as an Earth-orbiting satellite detected an explosive solar flare on Friday.

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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: Rare Dust Storm Hits Parts of Indiana, Disrupting Transportation

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Chicago Visibility Severely Reduced

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

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US: Rare Dust Storm Hits Parts of Indiana, Disrupting Transportation 2

An intense dust storm swept across the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Indiana on Friday, May 16, reducing visibility and disrupting transportation.

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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: Thunderstorm Brings Intense Hail, Heavy Rain to Dallas-Fort Worth

A severe thunderstorm moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Tuesday, May 6, bringing intense hail and heavy rain.

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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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China: Yellow Haze Engulfs Xinjiang City During Sandstorm

On March 26, 2025, in Hetian, located in northwestern China’s Xinjiang province, a video captured a powerful sandstorm blanketing the city in a dense yellow haze. Shot from a high-rise building at 6:58 p.m., the footage shows near-zero visibility. The storm was so intense that the roads, cars, and surroundings were barely distinguishable. Vehicles driving with headlights on could be seen struggling through the dust, with visibility reduced to less than five meters. The entire city appeared to be engulfed in a scene resembling the end of the world. Chinese netizens were shocked by the apocalyptic atmosphere.

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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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Brazil: Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Power Outages In São Paulo 2

A strong storm battered São Paulo on Tuesday, February 18, bringing heavy rain, hail, and widespread power outages. Approximately 275,000 homes were left without electricity.

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Brazil: Thunderstorm Causes Widespread Power Outages In São Paulo

A strong storm battered San Paulo on Tuesday, February 18 bringing, heavy rain, hail, and widespread power outages. Approximately 800,000 residents were left without electricity.