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US: Huge Shelf Cloud Rolls Into Chicago Ahead of Damaging Storm System

A huge shelf cloud moved into the Chicago area ahead of the powerful storm system that brought damaging winds, heavy rain, and widespread flooding on Wednesday, June 24.

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US: Severe Storm Turns Green Bay, Wisconsin Streets into Rivers

A severe storm struck Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 24, dumping more than 2 inches of rain and hail in under an hour, turning streets into rivers.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 4

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Colorado for Second Day, Bringing Tornado, Hail and Flooding

Severe storms struck Colorado for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, June 24, bringing hail, flash flooding, and a tornado. A tornado was confirmed near Fleming in northeastern Colorado, touching down around 6:25 p.m. Large hail damaged vehicles in Fort Morgan, while the town of Akron reported significant flooding.

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US: Storms Lash South Florida With Strong Winds, Heavy Rain and Hail

Storms swept through South Florida on Wednesday, June 24, creating low visibility conditions with strong winds, heavy rain, and hail.

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US: Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Flooding in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Heavy rains have hit Tulsa, Oklahoma, causing flash flooding on Tuesday, June 23.

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US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range 3

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range 2

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Switzerland: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Zurich, Leaving One Dead and Several Injured

A severe thunderstorm swept through Zurich on Friday evening, June 19. The storm hit at around 6 p.m. as commuters filled the streets and restaurants during the evening rush hour, bringing strong gusts, lightning, and heavy rainfall. A 16-year-old girl died in the city after being struck by a falling branch.

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US: Large Hail Strikes El Paso County as Severe Storms Hit Colorado’s Front Range

Large hail struck El Paso County, Colorado on Tuesday, June 23, as severe storms swept through the Front Range.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Batter Central Oklahoma With Damaging Winds

A severe thunderstorm swept across central Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 23, with damaging winds gusting up to nearly 100 mph, knocking down power poles and damaging transformers across the region.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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US: Damaging Thunderstorms Batter Fairfax County, Virginia 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Fairfax County, Virginia during the evening commute, knocking out power to more than 27,000 customers and downing trees and wires across multiple communities. The Burke area was among the hardest hit, with reports of roof damage and tornado-like destruction attributed to straight-line winds.

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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction 2

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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Kazakhstan: Hurricane-Force Winds Tear Through Aktobe, Leaving Trail of Destruction

A powerful storm swept through Aktobe, Kazakhstan on Saturday, June 21, with wind gusts reaching 30 meters per second, uprooting trees, tearing off rooftops, and damaging advertising structures across the city.

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US: Strong Storms Bring Rain and Damaging Winds to Kansas

Strong storms moved through Kansas on Saturday night into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. Downed trees and power lines were reported in northwest Kansas.

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France: Violent Storms Bring Golf Ball-Sized Hail to Normandy Departments

Violent storms swept through the Eure and Seine-Maritime departments of northern France on Friday, June 19, bringing lightning, torrential rain, strong gusts, and hail. Golf ball-sized hailstones — approximately 5 centimeters in diameter or larger — pelted several municipalities across both departments, causing damage.

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US: Power Flashes Captured Amid Severe Storm Battering Kentucky

Two waves of severe storms and heavy rain hit Kentucky from Wednesday night, June 17, to Thursday, June 18, with a flood watch issued for the northern half of the state.

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US: Charleston, IL Declares Local State of Emergency After Severe Storms

The City of Charleston, Illinois, declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, June 17, after severe weather caused significant damage, prompting response and recovery efforts by local emergency management agencies.

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US: Heavy Hail and Fierce Winds Strike Omaha, Nebraska

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Omaha area, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 13, bringing winds of up to 60 mph and large hai.

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US: Massive Cloud Spotted Over Ferrysburg, Michigan

A massive storm cloud was spotted over Ferrysburg, Michigan on Wednesday, June 10 as weather moved through the state.

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US: Massive Storm Cloud Looms Over Southeast Wisconsin as Severe Thunderstorms Strike

Severe thunderstorms moved through southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, June 11, leaving damage behind. Storms hit Kenosha and Racine counties hardest, according to reports. Footage shows a massive storm cloud looming over Racine with sirens sounding.

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US: Massive Storm Clouds Roll In Over Kenosha as Severe Thunderstorms Strike Wisconsin

On June 11, 2026, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a video captured a massive storm system rapidly approaching as severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Wisconsin. The footage shows dark storm clouds closing in, followed by powerful winds and heavy rain. The storms caused significant damage across Kenosha and Racine counties, with a tornado confirmed near Sturtevant at 6:13 p.m. The National Weather Service had warned of damaging winds, large hail, heavy rainfall, and possible tornadoes throughout the region

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike 2

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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US: Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Batter Iowa as Severe Storms Sweep Midwest

Severe storms swept through Iowa and neighboring states on Thursday, June 11, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers and spawning multiple tornadoes across the region.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 3

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Strong Winds Knock Down Trees Across Chicago Area as Severe Storms Strike

Trees were knocked down by strong winds across the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms lashed the region.

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China: Kitten Sprints to Safety as Severe Hailstorm Suddenly Strikes Hebei

A small kitten was caught outside when a severe hailstorm suddenly struck Hebei province on June 6, 2026. With large hailstones bouncing off the pavement around it, the kitten sprinted low to the ground and darted into a nearby doorway just as the storm intensified.

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US: Wisconsin Battered by Severe Storms With Damaging Winds and Widespread Outages

Severe storms swept through Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10, bringing damaging winds and leaving thousands without power. A wind gust of 94 mph was reported in Oshkosh, where strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines. In southern Wisconsin, roofs and parts of buildings were ripped off, with some structures completely destroyed. No tornadoes have been confirmed despite several warnings being issued.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Streets of Lewistown as Storms Sweep Pennsylvania

Flooding hit the streets of Lewistown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, June 10 as severe thunderstorms swept through the region.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 3

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm 2

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Minnesota With Damaging Winds

Severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota early Wednesday, June 10, bringing large hail and wind gusts exceeding 80 mph that downed trees and knocked out power across the state.

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US: Flying Debris Caught on Camera in Downtown Chicago During Storm

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, bringing damaging winds. The video shows debris flying in downtown Chicago.

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US: Heavy Rain and High Winds Batter Chicago Area in Severe Storm

Heavy rainfall and strong winds slammed the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10 as severe storms moved in. Downed trees and power outages were reported.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba

A tornado touched down near Ste. Anne in southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, as a severe storm system swept through the province, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. Footage shows what appears to be a tornado forming, caught in Winnipeg near James Armstrong Richardson International Airport at around 8:00 p.m.

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Canada: Severe Storm Brings Tornado and Mass Power Outages to Southern Manitoba 2

A severe storm system swept through southern Manitoba on Tuesday night, June 9, leaving more than 25,000 customers without power, including nearly 17,000 in Winnipeg. A tornado was reported near Ste. Anne.

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US: Pool Loungers Blown Onto Road as Severe Storms Sweep Through Chicago Area

Severe storms swept through the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, June 10. The video shows pool loungers being blown by strong winds onto a nearby road hitting some passing cars.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Nebraska, Prompting Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Watches

Severe storms moved through Nebraska on Tuesday, June 9, bringing strong winds and prompting a tornado watch and a severe thunderstorm watch for several counties across the state.

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China: Summer City Transformed Into Winter Scene by Sudden Hailstorm

A severe storm hit Langfang, Hebei province, on June 4, 2026, bringing heavy hail and a rapid temperature drop after a sweltering day with temperatures in the high 30s°C (around 95°F). The footage shows streets covered in accumulated ice pellets, creating a winter-like scene in the middle of summer.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Kansas With Damaging Winds Overnight 4

Severe storms swept through Kansas overnight, bringing damaging winds, downed trees, and power outages.

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US: Severe Storms Batter Kansas With Damaging Winds Overnight

Severe storms swept through Kansas overnight, bringing damaging winds, downed trees, and power outages.

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US: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Hit North Little Rock, Arkansas

Heavy rain and strong winds swept through North Little Rock on Sunday, June 7, with reports of reduced visibility in the Rockwater Village neighborhood.

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US: Landspout Spotted on I-76 as Storms Move Through Eastern Colorado

A landspout was spotted off of I-76 near the Wiggins exit in Colorado on Wednesday, June 3 as storms moved through the state's eastern plains.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Sends Massive Waves Crashing Into Coastlines

Typhoon Jangmi swept across Japan over several days, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage throughout the country. Along the coasts and on remote islands in various regions, massive waves crashed against the shore as the typhoon made its way through.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over South Florida Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

An ominous cloud loomed over South Florida on Tuesday, June 2, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area, prompting weather warnings over damaging winds and hail. Reports of what appeared to be power flashes were also coming in near Wellington.

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Mexico: Heavy Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding Across Guadalajara Metro Area

Heavy rainfall over the weekend caused severe flooding across Guadalajara's metropolitan area. The storm also downed dozens of trees, disrupted public transport, and temporarily closed major roads. Some areas recorded rainfall in a few hours equivalent to an entire month's average for May.

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US: Ominous Storm Cloud Looms Over Kansas as Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through

An ominous storm cloud loomed over Anthony, south central Kansas, on Saturday, May 30, as a severe thunderstorm moved through the area.

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Germany: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Severe thunderstorms struck the Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Germany, on Friday, May 29, with authorities issuing warnings of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hail. Flooded roads and fallen trees were reported in several areas across the region.