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US: Severe Storms Sweep Through South Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

Severe storms swept through parts of South Texas on Friday, May 1, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail to areas including the Houston metro area.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail 3

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail 2

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Texas, Bringing Heavy Rain and Intense Hail

A cold front moved across Texas on Thursday, April 30, bringing severe storms with heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense hail.

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China: Intense Hailstorm Blankets Liupanshui, Guizhou Across Multiple Districts

On February 22, 2026, in Liupanshui, Guizhou, a video captured a rare and intense hailstorm sweeping across several districts of the city. The footage showed heavy hail falling in dense waves, quickly carpeting the ground until neighborhoods looked as if they had been covered by snow.

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US: Large Hail and Damaging Winds Hit Missouri as Severe Storm System Sweeps Through

A powerful spring storm system with tornado threats swept through the Midwest on Monday, April 27, bringing large hail and damaging winds to Missouri. This video shows intense hail hitting Cuba, Crawford County.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Across Iowa, Bringing Hail, Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept across Iowa on Thursday, April 23, bringing hail, damaging winds, and multiple tornadoes to the state, with the National Weather Service confirming at least six tornadoes.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 4

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 3

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This footage shows intense lightning flashing over Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, seen from near Orlando, Oklahoma.

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US: Lightning Flashes Over Enid as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Multiple tornadoes were confirmed in Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23, after a stretch of severe storms tore across the northern region, leaving a path of damaged homes and downed power lines. This aerial footage shows intense lightning hitting around Enid amid the tornado-producing storms, captured from aboard Delta Flight 1719.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Tears Through Belton, Missouri, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, on Friday, April 17, causing structural and tree damage through a neighborhood and a historic cemetery. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which was part of an intense line of thunderstorms moving across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Sweeps Through Kansas City Metropolitan Area

A tornado-producing storm swept through the Kansas City metropolitan area on Friday, April 17. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Minnesota as Severe Storms Sweep Through Upper Midwest

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Upper Midwest on Friday, April 17, prompting weather alerts for tornadoes for the area. Intense hail was reported across Minnesota as the storms moved through the region.

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US: Hail Pounds Minnesota as Severe Storms Sweep Through Upper Midwest 2

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Upper Midwest on Friday, April 17, prompting weather alerts for tornadoes for the area. Intense hail was reported across Minnesota as the storms moved through the region.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 4

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 3

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio 2

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Large Hail Pelts Northeast Ohio

Severe storms hit Northeast Ohio on Wednesday, April 15, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and large hail. Trees, power lines, homes, and vehicles were damaged across the region. Thousands lost power, and flooding was reported in several areas. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued throughout the afternoon and evening.

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US: Intense Hail Hits Southern Wisconsin as Severe Storms Move Through

Intense hail hit southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, as severe storms moved through the area, with reports of damage to vehicles.

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US: Stunning Double Rainbow Spotted Over Lynn, Indiana, Following Severe Hail Storm

A severe hail storm struck central Indiana on Tuesday, April 14, damaging car windshields and roofs in the Indianapolis area, as the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the region. This video shows a huge double rainbow that appeared over Lynn, Randolph County, following the storm.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Northern Ohio as Severe Storms Sweep Through 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through northern Ohio on Tuesday, March 31, bringing intense lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain that downed trees and power lines, leaving thousands of customers without power. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the area as damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph raced across the region.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Sweeps Through Iowa Bringing Lightning, Heavy Rain, and Hail

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for Iowa on Monday, March 30, as intense lightning, heavy rain, and hail swept through the area.

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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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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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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: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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US: Arctic Front Triggers Snow Squall Warning Across Parts Of New Jersey

An arctic front moved through the Northeast on Friday, February 7, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Snow Squall Warning for parts of New Jersey. This intense system brought sudden gusty winds and poor visibility, creating hazardous conditions across the area.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties. Video captures a plane landing at a snow-blanketed John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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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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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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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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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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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic 2

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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Mexico: Severe Flooding Hits Jalisco, Disrupts Traffic

On Wednesday, August 20, intense rainfall triggered severe flooding across the Guadalajara metropolitan area in Jalisco, Mexico. The floods disrupted transport, stranded vehicles, and damaged at least 51 homes, according to municipal reports.

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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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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scorching Heat Torments Displaced Families - Syria

Many camp residents in Idlib suffer from the intense heat during the summer, due to the lack of basic cooling facilities and weak infrastructure, which exacerbates their daily suffering. Under the blazing sun, displaced families in makeshift camps across rural Idlib endure extreme summer temperatures on July 29, 2025. With little to no access to electricity, clean water, or ventilation, residents seek shade wherever they can and rely on rudimentary means to cope with the heat. The tents provide minimal protection from the scorching weather, and the absence of proper infrastructure worsens their hardship. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, as humanitarian relief remains limited in the war-torn region. The heatwave highlights the fragile living conditions faced by thousands displaced by years of conflict, struggling not just with poverty and displacement, but also with climate-related challenges. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM