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Spain: Smoke Blankets Villamantilla as Madrid Wildfires Spread

Multiple wildfires burned simultaneously across Madrid region on Thursday, July 23, forcing evacuations and confinements in several towns. Strong winds and high temperatures fueled the flames, and more than 10,000 people were evacuated across the affected areas. This video shows smoke from wildfires blanketing Villamantilla.

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China: Dark Cloud Resembling Giant Dragon Sweeps Across Sky

A massive dark funnel cloud resembling a dragon appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, on July 20, 2026, stretching down from a stormy sky with its broad upper section appearing to rotate above the city. Strong winds swept across the ground as the cloud moved through the sky, and local meteorological authorities later confirmed it was a tornado, though its lower end never fully extended to the ground.

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France: Wildfire Sweeps Through Var, Forcing Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon, July 19, in Taradeau, Var, before rapidly spreading to nearby Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the blaze forced the evacuation of 150 residents and burned nearly 200 hectares, destroying at least 10 houses.

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US: Strong Storms Sweep Northeast, Dumping Rain and Leaving Damage

Strong thunderstorms swept through the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain and leaving damage across the region.

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US: Strong Storms Sweep Northeast, Dumping Rain and Leaving Damage 2

Strong thunderstorms swept through the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain and leaving damage across the region.

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US: Storm Batters Victor, New York With Strong Winds, Hail 2

Severe thunderstorms battered the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain in New York and triggering flash floods, with severe thunderstorm watches for parts of Central and Western New York. This video shows strong winds and hail battering Victor, New York.

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US: Storm Batters Victor, New York With Strong Winds, Hail

Severe thunderstorms battered the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, dumping heavy rain in New York and triggering flash floods, with severe thunderstorm watches for parts of Central and Western New York. This video shows strong winds and hail battering Victor, New York.

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France: Violent Storm Strikes Loire, Bringing Tornado and Giant Hail

A violent storm hit the Loire on Thursday evening, July 16. A mini tornado, hailstones up to 5 cm, and strong winds caused significant damage.

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Turkey: Wildfire Rages Between Didim and Bozbük Amid Strong Winds

A wildfire broke out in the makilik and forest area between the Didim district of Aydın and the Bozbük area of Muğla on Tuesday, July 14, and spread quickly as strong winds fanned the flames. Hotels and villas near the fire zone were evacuated as a precaution. The fire was largely brought under control, though cooling and mop-up operations continued in the region due to persistent winds.

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China: Dog Pulls Owner’s Paddleboard While Swimming in River

On July 6, 2026, in Hubei, China, a strong dog swam through a river while pulling its owner along on a paddleboard, impressing viewers with its swimming power.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ontario Skies in Orange Haze 2

Wildfire smoke from hundreds of active fires in northwestern Ontario has spread across southern Ontario and Quebec, turning skies orange, yellowish and hazy as a strong jet stream carried the plumes southeast.

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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Blankets Ontario Skies in Orange Haze

Wildfire smoke from hundreds of active fires in northwestern Ontario has spread across southern Ontario and Quebec, turning skies orange, yellowish and hazy as a strong jet stream carried the plumes southeast.

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China: Strong Winds Tear Metal Roof Off Chicken Farm in Chongqing

Footage from July 1, 2026, shows powerful winds tearing the metal roof off a chicken shed at a farm in Chongqing, China. Sheets of corrugated metal were ripped away as the structure collapsed, sending panicked chickens scattering in every direction.

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China: Powerful Winds Tear Roof From Shelter in Shanxi

Violent winds tore the roof off a roadside shelter in Xi County, Linfen, Shanxi, on July 9, 2026, as torrential rain flooded the street. Local forecasters had issued a blue alert for thunderstorm gales, warning of winds of force seven or above along with possible hail.

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US: Strong Storms With Gusty Winds Strike Houston Area

Strong thunderstorms passed over the Houston area on Sunday, July 12, downing trees limbs and damaging homes in part of the area.

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China: Powerful Winds Rip Window Screen From Home Into TV

This is the terrifying moment powerful winds tore a window screen loose in Xingtai, Hebei, sending it flying across a resident's living room and frightening a nearby child as violent gusts swept through the area. Footage showed the window screen suddenly breaking loose from its frame before being hurled into the living room by the force of the wind. A child standing nearby appeared startled and quickly moved away as the screen flew through the air. The detached screen then struck a television inside the home with a loud crash.

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US: Sandstorm Whips Through Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn

Strong winds whipped up a sandstorm at Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, July 3, sending beachgoers scrambling to pack their belongings as parasols at beachfront cafes were knocked down.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton 2

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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Canada: Hail, Strong Winds Hit Edmonton

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and hail, battered Edmonton on Saturday afternoon, July 11, after a severe thunderstorm swept through the area, causing damage and power outages the previous day.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 6

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 5

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 4

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

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Japan: Powerful Typhoon Bavi Batters Okinawa Amid Storm Surge Warnings 3

Typhoon Bavi was battering Okinawa's Sakishima Islands on Saturday, July 11, with gusts of up to 42.7 meters per second recorded in Miyakojima. Seven people were injured by strong winds across the prefecture, and more than 22,000 homes lost power. Storm and high wave warnings remained in place across Okinawa, with authorities warning of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas.

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Japan: Okinawa Braces for Severe Weather as Typhoon Bavi Approaches 2

Typhoon Bavi was approaching Okinawa on Friday, July 10, engulfing the region in strong winds, with storm warnings issued across the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako and Ishigaki islands. Authorities warned of landslides, high waves, and high tides. Airlines canceled more than 160 flights to and from the region.

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Japan: Okinawa Braces for Severe Weather as Typhoon Bavi Approaches

Typhoon Bavi was approaching Okinawa on Friday, July 10, engulfing the region in strong winds, with storm warnings issued across the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako and Ishigaki islands. The typhoon was forecast to pass near the region through Saturday, while swells from the storm caused high surf along Pacific coastal areas further north.

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Japan: Typhoon Bavi Approaches Okinawa, Rough Seas Hit Pacific Coast

Typhoon Bavi was approaching Okinawa on Friday, July 10, engulfing the region in strong winds, with storm warnings issued across the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako and Ishigaki islands. The typhoon was forecast to pass near the region through Saturday, while swells from the storm caused high surf along Pacific coastal areas further north. This video shows rough seas crashing along the coast of Hachijojima.

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China: Sudden Storm Flips Tables, Sends Diners Scrambling at Qingdao Food Stall

A sudden rainstorm and strong winds battered an outdoor food stall in Qingdao, Shandong, on July 6, 2026, sending diners scrambling for shelter. The storm flipped tables and chairs and blew loose an awning, forcing staff to guide customers to safety. Some customers helped hold the awning to prevent further damage as the storm continued.

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Spain: Madrid Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heatwave

Madrid experienced extreme weather contrasts on Tuesday, as a sudden summer storm with strong winds struck the city following a scorching heatwave that pushed temperatures to 41°C. The storm, which began shortly after 6 p.m., caught pedestrians off guard and forced the closure of El Retiro and five other historic parks.

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Spain: Storm Blows Away Parasols at Madrid McDonald’s

Severe thunderstorms swept through Spain's Madrid region on Tuesday, July 7. The footage captures the moment parasols and chairs were blown away by gusty winds at a McDonald's adjacent to Hospital Universitario La Paz.

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Spain: Truck Fire at Mercapalma Near Palma Airport Prompts Residents to Evacuate

A truck caught fire at the Mercapalma wholesale market in Palma de Mallorca, near Son Sant Joan Airport, on Monday, July 6, spreading to several other vehicles amid strong winds and dry conditions. The blaze reached a nearby settlement, prompting a precautionary evacuation, before firefighters brought it under control. Flight operations were not disrupted.

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US: Wind-Driven Mora Fire Rages Near Kuna Butte, Idaho

The Mora Fire, a fast-moving wildfire that broke out on Sunday, July 5, near Kuna Butte, Idaho, burned more than 2,400 acres amid strong winds, destroying one structure that housed livestock and damaging another outbuilding. No injuries were reported and no evacuations or road closures were in effect as of Tuesday, while the cause remained under investigation.

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Spain: Wildfire Near La Bisbal d’Empordà Forces Thousands to Shelter in Place

A wildfire broke out near La Bisbal d'Empordà in the Baix Empordà region of Catalonia, Spain, on Friday, July 3, driven by strong winds. Around 9,700 residents across several municipalities were ordered to shelter in place, with the fire burning over 2,300 hectares and remaining out of control.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds 2

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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Canada: Storms Batter Southern Ontario, Disrupt Canada Day Celebrations 2

Intense storms swept through southern Ontario on Wednesday, July 1, downing trees and breaking at least one monthly rainfall record, with damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent lightning disrupting outdoor Canada Day gatherings across the region, including in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

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Canada: Storms Batter Southern Ontario, Disrupt Canada Day Celebrations

Intense storms swept through southern Ontario on Wednesday, July 1, downing trees and breaking at least one monthly rainfall record, with damaging winds, torrential rain and frequent lightning disrupting outdoor Canada Day gatherings across the region, including in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.

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Romania: Storm Batters Bucharest With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds

Footage showed strong winds and heavy rain battering Bucharest around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, as an overnight storm flooded buildings and vehicles across the Romanian capital following a heatwave that swept much of Europe. One person died in nearby Ganeasa, west of Bucharest, after being struck by a falling tree.

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China: Tiny Gecko Desperately Clings to Car Mirror at High Speed

On June 25, 2026, in Nanjing, Jiangsu, a tiny gecko was filmed clinging to the side of a car's rearview mirror as the vehicle sped down the road. Battered by strong winds, the gecko held on with its toe pads while its tail whipped in the air, in what viewers described as a remarkable display of survival instinct.

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Croatia: Lightning Strike Ignites Fire Near Homes on Čiovo Island

An open-air fire broke out in the Žedno area on the Croatian island of Čiovo on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, after a lightning strike, with strong winds hampering firefighting efforts as the flames spread close to nearby houses. The fire was brought under control and the fire site was cleaned up overnight.

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Canada: Damaging Storm Tears Through Manitoba

A severe storm system, likely including a small tornado, tore through southern and western Manitoba overnight Monday, June 29 into Tuesday, June 30, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms. In Winnipeg, the storm caused widespread damage including a partial house collapse in the southwest, over a hundred downed or damaged trees, and dozens of sewer and catch basin issues.

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Belgium: Severe Storms Batter Brussels, Flooding Streets and Toppling Trees Overnight

Severe thunderstorms swept through Brussels overnight Saturday, June 27 into Sunday, June 28, prompting firefighters to respond to around 120 emergency calls by midday Sunday, as flooding submerged streets in Laeken and strong winds toppled trees across multiple neighborhoods including Anderlecht and Jette. Earlier Saturday evening, authorities had closed regional parks and the Sonian Forest and canceled the Couleur Café music festival due to orange-level storm warnings.

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France: Violent Thunderstorms Lash Yvelines With Strong Winds and Flooding

Violent thunderstorms struck Yvelines, France, on Saturday night, June 27, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h, leaving around 300 homes without power, causing flooding, and disrupting Transilien and RER train services.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Debris from the collapsed wall of a building is scattered on a street in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted the central Japan city west of Tokyo.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Police officers remove debris from the collapsed wall of a building in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted the central Japan city west of Tokyo.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Police officers remove debris from the collapsed wall of a building in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted the central Japan city west of Tokyo.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Debris from the collapsed wall of a building is scattered on a street in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted the central Japan city west of Tokyo.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Debris from the collapsed wall of a building is scattered on a street in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted the central Japan city west of Tokyo.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Strong earthquake in Yamanashi Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her office in Tokyo on June 26, 2026, after a magnitude-5.6 earthquake jolted Yamanashi Prefecture, central Japan.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area 2

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 21,000 customers without power as of Thursday morning.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding and Power Outages Across Chicago Area

Strong storms battered the Chicago area on Wednesday, June 24, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Downed trees, power lines, and flooded roads were reported across the region, leaving more than 23,000 customers without power by Thursday morning.