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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves 2

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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US: Wind-Fueled Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Broomfield-Boulder Line

A wildfire fueled by strong winds triggered evacuation orders on Monday afternoon, January 5, for neighborhoods near the Broomfield-Boulder county line, leading to the closure of Highway 287. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Upstate New York on New Year’s Eve

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for central and western New York on New Year's Eve, as lake-effect snow and strong winds battered the region.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue 2

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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US: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility as Winter Storm Batters Minnesota 2

A major winter storm swept through the Midwest on Sunday, December 28, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a blizzard warning for several states. As strong winds whipped across Minnesota, roads were blanketed with snow and visibility was severely reduced. Governor Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to support emergency winter storm operations.

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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Tallinn. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Laitse. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Laitse. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Laitse. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Laitse. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Laitse. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

27.12.2025, Tallinn. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Loo. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

27.12.2025, Tallinn. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

27.12.2025, Tallinn. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

27.12.2025, Tallinn. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Loo. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

28.12.2025, Loo. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Rasmus Rebase / Postimees

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Storm and strong winds in Estonia

Storm and strong winds in Estonia

27.12.2025, Tallinn. 'Very dangerous' weather warnings were issued for northwestern Estonia. Strong winds broke trees, caused power outages and disrupted maritime traffic. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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US: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility as Winter Storm Batters Minnesota

A major winter storm swept through the Midwest on Sunday, December 28, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a blizzard warning for several states. As strong winds whipped across Minnesota, roads were blanketed with snow and visibility was severely reduced. Governor Tim Walz has authorized the National Guard to support emergency winter storm operations.

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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

Blown down trees over power lines are causing power outages in the wake of storm Johannes, which swept across northern Sweden with strong winds on Saturday, in Delsbo, Sweden on december 27, 2025.Photo: Tomas Bengtsson / TT / code: 10500

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STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

STORM JOHANNES SWEDEN

Strong winds at Idre mountains as the storm Johannes move in over the northern parts of Sweden, in Idre, Sweden on december 27, 2025.Photo: Nisse Schmidt / TT / Code 40421

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China: Vehicles Stranded in Xinjiang Amid Heavy Snow and Strong Winds

On December 12, 2025, heavy snow and strong winds left several vehicles stranded on icy roads in Xinjiang, China, after which rescue teams worked overnight to clear the area.

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South Africa: Heavy Rain Batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast 2

Intense rainfall swept through the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday afternoon, December 21, affecting areas including Margate and surrounding coastal towns.

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South Africa: Heavy Rain Batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast

Intense rainfall swept through the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday afternoon, December 21, affecting areas including Margate and surrounding coastal towns.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

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US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

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