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Canada: Toronto TTC Bus Floods on Submerged Road After Storm

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas. Several roads, including the Don Valley Parkway, were closed in the area due to flooding, and a TTC bus flooded while driving through a submerged road.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 7

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 8

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Sept. 2, 2026, shows a two-storied gate and other structures severely damaged at Yatsushiro Shrine in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, following a powerful earthquake in the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on Sept. 2, 2026, shows a two-storied gate and other structures severely damaged at Yatsushiro Shrine in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, following a powerful earthquake in the region on July 28.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 6

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 5

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 4

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Canada: Strong Winds, Rain, and Large Hail Pound Southern Ontario 3

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Canada: Severe Storm Downs Trees Across Toronto Streets

Trees were down across streets in Toronto after severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2. The storm brought torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas.

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Canada: Severe Weather Blows Cushions Off Porch in Vaughan, Ontario

Severe weather swept across southern Ontario on Wednesday, September 2, bringing torrential rain, strong winds, and large hail, and prompting tornado watches and warnings in some areas. Home security camera footage from Vaughan shows outdoor furniture cushions being blown off a porch, while separate footage captures wind-driven rain nearly obscuring the view of a driveway and street during the storm.

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US: Lightning Flashes Light Up Sky During Severe Storm in New Jersey 2

RESTRSevere storms swept through the New York City area and New Jersey on Tuesday night, September 1, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for Staten Island, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey, along with a tornado warning in Burlington County, though no touchdown was reported. This video shows flashes of lightning lighting up the sky in Brick Township, New Jersey, as the storm system passed through the area.

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US: Lightning Flashes Light Up Sky During Severe Storm in New Jersey

Severe storms swept through the New York City area and New Jersey on Tuesday night, September 1, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for Staten Island, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey, along with a tornado warning in Burlington County, though no touchdown was reported. This video shows flashes of lightning lighting up the backyard trees and sky in Williamstown, New Jersey, as the storm system passed through the area.

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Saudi Arabia: Massive Lightning Strikes Clock Tower in Mecca

A strong lightning bolt struck the clock tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, August 26, amid a thunderstorm.

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US: Stalled Front Brings Intense Thunderstorms to Central Florida

Central Florida experienced intense afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, August 30, as a stalled front and a low-pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico brought strong winds, frequent lightning and localized heavy rainfall to the region.

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Turkey: Wind-Driven Wildfire Threatens Homes, Prompts Evacuations in Fethiye

On Friday, August 28, a wildfire of undetermined origin broke out near the Çalış area of Fethiye in Turkey's Muğla province, and strong winds fueled its rapid spread toward nearby homes. Local authorities evacuated residents, including elderly residents from a nearby care home, as firefighting crews worked to contain the blaze from the air and ground.

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US: Storm System Brings Strong Winds and Hail to Austin Area

A storm system moved through the Austin area on Friday, August 28, bringing strong winds and intense hail. The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for the area.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 6

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 5

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 4

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 2

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage 3

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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France: Violent Storms Batter Paris Region, Leaving Damage

A violent storm hit the Paris region on Thursday, August 27, with strong gusts reaching up to 142 km/h in Seine-et-Marne, according to Infoclimat, along with hail and heavy rain. Île-de-France was placed on orange alert, and Val-de-Marne was among the hardest-hit départements.

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Japan: Typhoon Saudel Brings Strong Winds, Rain to Amami Islands

Typhoon Saudel brought strong winds and heavy rain to the Amami islands and parts of Okinawa's main island from Tuesday, August 25, through Wednesday, August 26, as it moved northwestward across the East China Sea, cutting power to about 34,000 homes.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 8

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to repair damaged JR Kagoshima Line facilities is underway at a suspended section straddling the town of Hikawa and the city of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 26, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Work to repair damaged JR Kagoshima Line facilities is underway at a suspended section straddling the town of Hikawa and the city of Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture on Aug. 26, 2026, following a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 7

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 6

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls. This video shows flooding in Vilafortuny, Cambrils.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 5

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 3

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 4

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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Spain: Severe Hailstorm Triggers Flooding, Road Closure in Tarragona 2

A severe hailstorm and heavy rain battered Tarragona, Spain, on Monday afternoon, August 24, flooding streets. The inclement weather caused rail service disruptions, highway closures, and hundreds of emergency calls.

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US: Dust Storm Slams Phoenix Metro, Reduces Visibility 3

The National Weather Service issued dust storm warnings for much of the Phoenix metro area and parts of southern Arizona on Sunday evening, as strong winds pushed walls of dust northwest through Maricopa and Pinal counties, cutting visibility to near zero.

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US: Aftermath of Hawk Fire Revealed in Nevada Foothills

The Hawk Fire, which ignited Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, was fueled by strong winds and has burned more than 15,000 acres. This video captures the aftermath at Peavine Peak, an area scorched by the fire.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 6

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 8

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 7

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 5

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 4

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 3

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Dust Storm Slams Phoenix Metro, Reduces Visibility 2

The National Weather Service issued dust storm warnings for much of the Phoenix metro area and parts of southern Arizona on Sunday evening, as strong winds pushed walls of dust northwest through Maricopa and Pinal counties, cutting visibility to near zero.

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US: Dust Storm Slams Phoenix Metro, Reduces Visibility

The National Weather Service issued dust storm warnings for much of the Phoenix metro area and parts of southern Arizona on Sunday evening, as strong winds pushed walls of dust northwest through Maricopa and Pinal counties, cutting visibility to near zero.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area 2

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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US: Hawk Fire Burns Structures, Forces Mass Evacuations in Reno Area

Fueled by strong winds, the Hawk Fire grew to more than 15,000 acres by Sunday evening after igniting Saturday in the Sierra Nevada foothills, forcing roughly 42,000 people to evacuate near Reno, Nevada, with another 45,000 told to prepare to leave. Officials said six people, including three first responders and three civilians, were injured, and several structures have burned, as about 800 firefighters from local, state and federal agencies battle the blaze with zero containment.

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Japan: Strong Quake Strikes Ibaraki, Shaking Greater Tokyo Before Dawn 5

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan, including the Greater Tokyo Area, early Sunday, August 23. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred around 2:00 a.m. with an epicenter in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers.

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Spain: Large Hail Pelts Rooftop Terrace in Mollet del Vallès, Catalonia

"Parts of Catalonia saw large hail and strong winds on Thursday, August 20, as severe thunderstorms and heavy rain hit large parts of Spain. The video shows hailstones pelting outdoor furniture and artificial grass in a rooftop terrace in Mollet del Vallès, near Barcelona as the storm passed through the area."

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Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm 3

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

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US: Visitors Take Shelter as Storm Batters Disney World in Florida

A sudden storm swept through EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that bent palm trees. The video shows crowds of visitors taking shelter under a covered walkway as the storm rolled in around 4:00 p.m.

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