Japan: Tokyo Hit by Evening Downpours and Flooding After Extreme Heat

On the evening of August 18, heavy rain hit parts of Tokyo, flooding some roads. Severe rain and flood warnings were issued for eastern Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward and western Tama. Earlier the same day, the Kanto region experienced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above body temperature in several areas, including 39°C recorded in Fuchu City. The intense heat caused highly unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to the rapid development of thunderstorms across the region by the evening.

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Stormy Weather in Summer - Paris

Storm over Paris. Heavy rainfall in the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars area, on July 27, 2025, in Paris, France. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

Illustration - Campomoro

Illustration - Campomoro

THE GENOESE TOWER OF CAMPOMORO (16TH CENTURY) IN A STORM, SOUTHERN CORSICA (2A), CORSICA, FRANCE Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Aftermath of Catastrophic Flooding in Kerrville, TX, Leaving 13 Dead 2

Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas on Thursday, July 3, leaving at least 13 people dead and more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing.

US: Aftermath of Catastrophic Flooding in Kerrville, TX, Leaving 13 Dead

Thunderstorms and torrential rain triggered catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River in south-central Texas on Thursday, July 3, leaving at least 13 people dead and more than 20 girls from a summer camp missing.

Spain: Madrid Caught in Unexpected June Hailstorm 2

A sudden hailstorm surprised Madrid residents on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, catching many off guard. Videos posted on social media show hailstones the size of golf balls pelting the streets.

Spain: Madrid Caught in Unexpected June Hailstorm

A sudden hailstorm surprised Madrid residents on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, catching many off guard. Videos posted on social media show hailstones the size of golf balls pelting the streets.

US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

Japan: Massive Lightning Captured At Soccer Stadium North Of Tokyo

A massive lightning was captured on camera at Saitama Stadium in Saitama City, north of Tokyo Wednesday, August 7. The professional soccer league game between Urawa Reds and Kashiwa Reysol was cancelled due to the thunderstorm.

US: Thunderstorms Hit Parts Of Washington County Amid Special Weather Warning In Utah

A special weather warning was issued for south central Washington County on Monday, July 22, with threats of heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, and hail. The weather warning includes St George, Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins and Snow Canyon State Park.

CROATIA-ZAGREB-STORM

CROATIA-ZAGREB-STORM

(240720) -- ZAGREB, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A fallen tree is seen after a summer storm in Zagreb, Croatia on July 20, 2024. (Igor Kralj/PIXSELL/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Lightning Strikes Light Up Skies Over Northeast Amid Severe Storms 2

Another round of storms rolled through the US Northeast on Wednesday evening, July 17, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The New York tri-state area was also under a severe thunderstorm watch due to forecast strong wind gusts and heavy rain. People on social media were sharing images of lightning strikes illuminating the skies as the storms rolled in.

US: Lightning Strikes Light Up Skies Over Northeast Amid Severe Storms

Another round of storms rolled through the US Northeast on Wednesday evening, July 17, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The New York tri-state area was also under a severe thunderstorm watch due to forecast strong wind gusts and heavy rain. People on social media were sharing images of lightning strikes illuminating the skies as the storms rolled in.

Summer 2024 another water bomb in Lombardy

Summer 2024 another water bomb in Lombardy

Summer 2024 with very strong storm phenomena characterized by gusts of wind and hailstorms that cause extensive damage in the area

France: At Least 3 Dead Following Violent Storms That Lashed Northeastern Region

At least 3 people died when violent storms lashed Aube in France's northeastern region overnight on June 29. Local reports said that the 3 casualties were people in their 70s and 80s in Aube when a tree crushed the car they were traveling in during a storm. A fourth passenger is in critical care.

Switzerland: At Least 4 Dead After Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods And Landslide

At least 4 people were killed in Switzerland after violent storms that brought heavy rains swept the country as well as Italy and France overnight on June 29. Severe flash floods and a landslide in Ticino and Valais resulted from torrential rains that inundated the side valleys south of the River Rhone.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash New York As Thunderstorms Roll Through Tri-State Area 3

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, June 26, downing trees and causing damage. In New York City, the game between Mets and Yankees at Citi Field stadium was delayed due to the severe weather. Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey were left without power.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash New York As Thunderstorms Roll Through Tri-State Area 2

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, June 26, downing trees and causing damage. In New York City, the game between Mets and Yankees at Citi Field stadium was delayed due to the severe weather. Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey were left without power.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash New York As Thunderstorms Roll Through Tri-State Area

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, June 26, downing trees and causing damage. In New York City, the game between Mets And Yankees at Citi Field stadium was delayed due to the severe weather. Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey were left without power.

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

French helicopter carrier Mistral in Tallinn

26.06.2024, Tallinn. Large landing ships will visit Tallinn this summer, indicating NATO's focus on logistics and rapid troop movement in the Baltic Sea. The French helicopter carrier Mistral, based in Toulon, is the second ship to join Baltops from distant waters for the first time, following a Spanish landing ship. On Wednesday, the French loaded two brand-new Jaguar wheeled combat vehicles, which participated in the Spring Storm exercise in Estonia, onto their ship from Tallinn's cruise quay. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees