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

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

Heavy snow blanketed Chicago on Wednesday morning, January 14, causing significant flight delays and creating whiteout conditions for commuters. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a 90-minute ground stop at O’Hare International Airport as a band of intense snow and ice moved through the metro area. Potent lake-effect snow is expected to impact parts of Chicago, northwest Indiana, and southwest Michigan through Thursday, January 15, with travel warnings remaining in effect.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 3

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Humanitarian Crisis Continues In Jabalia - Palestine

Daily life of Palestinians amid a deep low-pressure system, as the humanitarian crisis continues, in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on December 28, 2025. Photo by Habboub Ramez/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Low-Pressure System Brings Blizzard Conditions to Hokkaido, Knocking Donw Trees

A rapidly developing low-pressure system moved through Hokkaido on Monday, December 15, bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions that have caused widespread havoc and left up to 36,000 homes without power. The severe winter storm resulted in collapsed roofs, downed trees, power lines and school fences, stranded cars, and major train cancellations.

Japan: Storm Systems Bring 100 mm/h Downpour, Causing Flooding in Miyagi

Storm systems brought widespread heavy rain across eastern and northern Japan on Wednesday, October 1. In Miyagi Prefecture, weather alerts were issued as torrential rainfall of approximately 100 mm per hour was reported, causing road floods. Evacuation orders were issued for tens of thousands of homes in Tagajo.

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.

US: Heavy Rain Sweeps Florida Amid Stationary Front and Low-Pressure System

Moist air is flowing into Florida due to a stationary front and a low-pressure system, bringing widespread heavy rain across the state. On Saturday, August 23, significant rainfall was observed statewide, with several inches recorded along the west coast and in the southwest.

Japan: Heavy Rain, Flooding Hit Sea of Japan Coast, Prompting Weather Alerts

A storm system moved through a wide area along the Sea of Japan coast on Tuesday, August 12, prompting weather alerts for heavy rain, flooding and mudslides, and causing travel disruptions. This video shows a large amount of rainwater flowing down a cliff in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture.

US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast 3

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

US: Heavy Rain Batters Pennsylvania Causing Flash Flooding 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Pennsylvania.

US: Heavy Rain Batters Pennsylvania Causing Flash Flooding

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Pennsylvania.

US: New Jersey Under State of Emergency and Flood Watch as Storms Hit 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New Jersey was under a state of emergency, as a Flood Watch was issued for all 21 counties of the state.

US: New Jersey Under Flood Watch and Tornado Warning as Storms Hit

Strong storms caused flash flooding across the Tri-State area and a tornado warning was issued in New Jersey on Thursday, July 31. A Flood Watch has been issued for all 21 counties of New Jersey as widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with some areas potentially seeing 4 to 6 inches. Some NJ Transit trains were delayed due to weather problems affecting overhead wires.

US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions across New York and New Jersey. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

Vietnam: Tropical Storm Wipha Makes Landfall, Brings Severe Weather and Damage 2

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to northern and central regions. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations, with several airports closed.

Vietnam: Tropical Storm Wipha Makes Landfall, Brings Severe Weather and Damage

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to northern and central regions. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and flight cancellations, with several airports closed.

Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Shalu District, Taichung 2

Heavy rain from a low-pressure system caused flooding in Taichung’s Shalu District, urging drivers to proceed with caution.

Taiwan: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding in Shalu District, Taichung

Heavy rain from a low-pressure system caused flooding in Taichung’s Shalu District, urging drivers to proceed with caution.

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.

New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions 2

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

New Zealand: Strong Gales Batter Wellington Causing Power Outages, Flight Disruptions

Severe low pressure system brought gales as strong as 150kph to Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday, May 1, prompting a Red Strong Wind Warning. The inclement weather caused power outages of hundreds of homes and flights cancellations.

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.

Ecuador: Flooding Disrupts Guayaquil After Heavy Rain 3

A severe thunderstorm swept through Guayaquil on April 1, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The storm caused flooding and power outages, and left vehicles stranded on the streets.

Ecuador: Flooding Disrupts Guayaquil After Heavy Rain 2

A severe thunderstorm swept through Guayaquil on April 1, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The storm caused flooding and power outages, and left vehicles stranded on the streets.

Ecuador: Flooding Disrupts Guayaquil After Heavy Rain

A severe thunderstorm swept through Guayaquil on April 1, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. The storm caused flooding and power outages, and left vehicles stranded on the streets.

US: Severe Storms Batter Kentucky With Hail and Strong Winds

Powerful thunderstorms swept across the U.S. South on Sunday, March 23, bringing large hail and strong winds to Kentucky.

US: Severe Storms Batter Kentucky With Hail and Strong Winds 2

Powerful thunderstorms swept across the U.S. South on Sunday, March 23, bringing large hail and strong winds to Kentucky.

US: Evacuation Order Issued for OC Canyon Communities Due to Mudslide Risk

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for Orange County canyon communities near the Airport Fire burn scar on Wednesday night, March 12, as heavy rains pounded the region, increasing the possibility of debris flows and mudslides. The National Weather Service also issued a flood watch for the area. This video, taken on Thursday, shows damage from the downpour on Trabuco Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon, with rocks and trees washed away.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Hail, Winds, Tornado Threat to Alabama

A severe thunderstorm hit Alabama on Thursday, March 13, bringing hail, damaging winds, and the threat of tornadoes.

US: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 7

At least 12 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Monday, February 17, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 6

At least 11 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.

US: Multiple Dead As Storm Batters Southeast, Triggering Widespread Flooding 5

At least 11 people were killed in Kentucky and one in Georgia as of Sunday, February 16, after a powerful storm swept through the Southeast, causing flooding that inundated roads and homes.