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US: Lightning Strike Captured as Thunderstorms Batter Nashville, Tennessee

A massive lightning strike was captured on camera in Middle Tennessee on Friday, November 7 as thunderstorms swept through the region, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a tornado threat.

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US: Lightning Storm Brightens Up Night Sky of San Jose, CA

After a day of extreme heat, a "cutoff low-pressure system" moved up the coast, causing a dramatic weather shift in the Bay Area on Wednesday, September 24. The storm brought thunderstorms and lightning, impacting the Santa Cruz Mountains and the San Jose area, where a specific weather alert had been in effect on Thursday morning, September 25.

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France: Var Region Under Siege, Roads Submerged as Severe Weather Hits

On Sunday, September 21, the Var department in France was placed on an orange alert due to severe thunderstorms and flooding. A violent storm passed through the area, bringing torrential rain, lightning, and thunder. In Toulon, a river overflowed its banks, and several vehicles were submerged in the La Rode neighborhood.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Night Sky of Denver

On Tuesday, September 16, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch, which included the potential for tornadoes, for several counties on the Eastern Plains of Colorado. The watch was in effect until 9 p.m. The storms led to significant travel disruption, with 525 flights delayed and one canceled at Denver International Airport (DIA).

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US: Lightning Flashes as Thunderstorm Hits Phoenix Area, AZ

Heavy storms hit the Phoenix area on Wednesday, September 3, bringing severe thunderstorms, a dust storm, and flash floods. The National Weather Service issued several warnings as a result. The storms caused damage and flooding that continued into Thursday morning.

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US: Spectacular Lightning Seen Across Chicago Sky

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across the greater Chicago area throughout Thursday evening, July 10. These storms brought drenching rain to downtown Chicago earlier in the evening, with a series of lightning flashes illuminating the night sky.

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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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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 Thunderstorms Sweep Through Kansas and Missouri Overnight 2

Strong thunderstorms moved through Kansas and Missouri including the Kansas City area from late Tuesday night, April 1 into Wednesday morning, April 2, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch for a large portion of the region. A tornado warning was also issued in some areas.

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US: Tornado-Warned Thunderstorms Sweep Through Kansas and Missouri Overnight

Strong thunderstorms moved through Kansas and Missouri including the Kansas City area from late Tuesday night, April 1 into Wednesday morning, April 2, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado watch for a large portion of the region. A tornado warning was also issued in some areas.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning 3

Videos shared on social media captured lightning during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning 4

Videos shared on social media captured lightning and thunder during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning 2

Videos shared on social media captured lightning during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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US: Lightning Captured During Freezing Rain In Oklahoma Early Morning

Videos shared on social media captured lightning during the freezing rain in Oklahoma early on Wednesday, February 12. Oklahoma experienced freezing rain, snow, and ice on Tuesday evening, continuing into Wednesday morning. A weather advisory has been issued due to the extreme cold temperatures and the potential for heavy snow and ice.

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Japan: Massive Lightning Captured At Soccer Stadium North Of Tokyo

A massive lightning was captured on camera at Saitama Stadium in Saitama City, north of Tokyo Wednesday, August 7. The professional soccer league game between Urawa Reds and Kashiwa Reysol was cancelled due to the thunderstorm.

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US: Storms Roll Through Des Moines Area, Triggering Thunderstorm And Tornado Warnings

Storms rolled through the Des Moines area on Sunday, July 28, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The severe weather system triggered severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings in Boone, Story, and Jasper counties.

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China: Massive Lightnings Illuminate Sky In Shanwei, Guangdong

On July 25, 2024, a dramatic weather event unfolded in Shanwei, a city in Guangdong province in southern China. Amid the ominously dark skies, a colossal bolt of lightning struck, lighting up the area as brightly as day. The intense flash illuminated the entire sky, capturing the awe of those who witnessed it. Chinese netizens reacted with a mix of awe and humor, one commenting, "Such a bright light, perhaps a deity is undergoing tribulation." While the thunder was significant, some noted that the rain was not particularly heavy.

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Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 5

Winds and rain started picking up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's landfall on the coast of northeastern Yilan County around midnight. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packed maximum sustained winds of up to 190 kph, with gusts of up to 227 kph.

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Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 4

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

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Japan: Severe Flooding Hits Akita Following Record Heavy Rains

Severe flooding hit Akita on Wednesday, July 24, following heavy rains in the region. Damage to homes due to the flooding were reported in Nikaho, Yurihonjo, Yokote, Yuzawa, and Ugo town. Landslide damage has also been reported in Nikaho, Yurihonjo, and Yokote cities. In Higashiyuri, Yurihonjo City, the 24-hour rainfall up to 6 a.m. on the 25th reached 196.5 mm, equivalent to the average for one month in July, making it the heaviest rainfall on record since statistics began to be collected.

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Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 2

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

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Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall 3

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

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China: Footage Shows Moment Landslide Struck Lengqi Town In Sichuan

A landslide struck Lengqi Town in Luding County, located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan province on July 22. "The noise made the nearby houses tremble as if they were about to fall," said one Chinese netizen about the incident. According to media reports, the entrance of the Foer Yan Tunnel on the local hill has been put under temporary traffic control due to the landslide.

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Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 5

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

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Japan: Guerrilla Rainstorm Pummels Greater Tokyo, Possible Tornado In Saitama 3

Parts of the Kanto region, particularly the Greater Tokyo area, were hit by a sudden violent guerrilla rainstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Rain clouds moved from west to east across the Kanto region and approached central Tokyo, producing severe conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a possible tornado occurred in southern Saitama.

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Japan: Guerrilla Rainstorm Pummels Greater Tokyo, Possible Tornado In Saitama 2

Parts of the Kanto region, particularly the Greater Tokyo area, were hit by a sudden violent guerrilla rainstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Rain clouds moved from west to east across the Kanto region and approached central Tokyo, producing severe conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a possible tornado occurred in southern Saitama.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 8

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 9

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday. This video shows a big tree that has fell at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas due to strong winds.

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Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

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Japan: Guerrilla Rainstorm Pummels Greater Tokyo, Possible Tornado In Saitama

Parts of the Kanto region, particularly the Greater Tokyo area, were hit by a sudden violent guerrilla rainstorm on Wednesday, July 24. Rain clouds moved from west to east across the Kanto region and approached central Tokyo, producing severe conditions. The Japan Meteorological Agency said that a possible tornado occurred in southern Saitama.

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Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 3

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

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Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 4

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

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Philippines: Typhoon Gaemi Causes Severe Flooding In Metro Manila And Parts Of Luzon 2

Continuous rains brought by Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon caused flooding in the Philippine capital and many parts of Luzon Island on Wednesday, July 24. PAGASA issued a red warning for 'torrential rains.' The widespread floods, which were knee-high in some areas, forced residents near Manila Bay and rivers to evacuate, closed schools and offices, and canceled flights.

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Taiwan: Winds And Rain Pick Up Ahead Of Typhoon Gaemi Landfall

Winds and rain have started to pick up in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall later today or early Thursday. The first typhoon to affect Taiwan this season, Gaemi packs maximum sustained winds of up to 162 kph, with gusts of up to 198 kph.

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Taiwan: Residents Prepare For Typhoon Gaemi Landfall

Taiwan was preparing on Wednesday, July 24, ahead of Typhoon Gaemi's forecast landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday. All domestic flights and 201 international flights had been cancelled. People were boarding up shop doors and windows in anticipation of strong winds and rain.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 7

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 6

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 5

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 3

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 4

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona 2

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona 3

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

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US: Monsoon Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Haboob To Parts Of Southern Arizona

A round of severe thunderstorms hit the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas in Arizona on Sunday, July 21, bringing heavy rain and gusts that caused dust storms. A dust storm warning was issued for Maricopa County.

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US: Severe Storms Pummel Denver Metro Area With Heavy Rain 2

Much of the Denver metro area was hit by heavy rains as severe storms rolled through the region on Saturday, July 20. The heavy rainfall flooded roads, stranding cars on multiple locations in the metro.

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US: Lightning Strikes Light Up Skies Over Northeast Amid Severe Storms 2

Another round of storms rolled through the US Northeast on Wednesday evening, July 17, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The New York tri-state area was also under a severe thunderstorm watch due to forecast strong wind gusts and heavy rain. People on social media were sharing images of lightning strikes illuminating the skies as the storms rolled in.

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US: Lightning Strikes Light Up Skies Over Northeast Amid Severe Storms

Another round of storms rolled through the US Northeast on Wednesday evening, July 17, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The New York tri-state area was also under a severe thunderstorm watch due to forecast strong wind gusts and heavy rain. People on social media were sharing images of lightning strikes illuminating the skies as the storms rolled in.

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Canada: Major Flooding Hits Toronto Area Amid Intense Storm 9

An intense storm rolled through southern Ontario on Tuesday, July 16, causing severe flooding in the Greater Toronto area. Highways and local roads saw flooding, significantly hampering traffic and trapping vehicles in the inundated areas. The Union Station in Toronto was also flooded.

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Canada: Major Flooding Hits Toronto Area Amid Intense Storm 7

An intense storm rolled through southern Ontario on Tuesday, July 16, causing severe flooding in the Greater Toronto area. Highways and local roads saw flooding, significantly hampering traffic and trapping vehicles in the inundated areas. The Union Station in Toronto was also flooded.

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Canada: Major Flooding Hits Toronto Area Amid Intense Storm 8

An intense storm rolled through southern Ontario on Tuesday, July 16, causing severe flooding in the Greater Toronto area. Highways and local roads saw flooding, significantly hampering traffic and trapping vehicles in the inundated areas. The Union Station in Toronto was also flooded.

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Canada: Major Flooding Hits Toronto Area Amid Intense Storm 6

An intense storm rolled through southern Ontario on Tuesday, July 16, causing severe flooding in the Greater Toronto area. Highways and local roads saw flooding, significantly hampering traffic and trapping vehicles in the inundated areas. The Union Station in Toronto was also flooded.