Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Japan: Construction Scaffolding Collapses in Chiba Amid Tornado Warning

A construction scaffolding collapsed at a shopping center in Chiba City, Japan, around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, after strong winds hit the area while a tornado warning was in effect. No injuries were reported.

E

US: Flooding Reported at Disneyland Attraction Amid October Storm in Southern California

Flooding was reported at Autopia ride in the Anaheim Disneyland Resort as a powerful and rare October storm swept through Southern California on Tuesday, October 14. It tiggered multiple tornado watches and flash flood warnings for Los Angeles and Orange counties, including Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.

E

US: Cloud Rotation Spotted Near Coolidge, Arizona

A cloud rotation, believed to be a landspout or gustnado, was spotted in the northwest of Coolidge, Arizona, on Friday, September 26.

E

US: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southern Pennsylvania on Thursday, September 25, as severe storms with damaging winds, heavy rain and a tornado threat moved through the region.

E

Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 3

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

E

Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 4

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

E

Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages 2

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

E

Japan: Severe Storms Hit Ibaraki With Lightning, Hail, and Power Outages

Ibaraki Prefecture, located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast, experienced highly unstable atmospheric conditions, bringing intense rain clouds and numerous lightning strikes Thursday afternoon, September 18. By 3:20 p.m., over 20,000 households were reported without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a Tornado Advisory for the entire prefecture at 1:06 p.m. Videos shared on social media showed heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning striking the region, highlighting the severity of the storm.

E

Japan: Evening Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning and Hail to Kanto Region

On August 27, the Kanto region experienced another day of clear skies and rising temperatures, with central Tokyo marking its 10th consecutive extreme heat day, setting a new record for consecutive days of severe heat. In the evening, due to moist air and other factors, localized rain clouds developed, bringing lightning, hail, and sudden heavy downpours. A tornado advisory was issued for Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.

E

US: Waterspout Seen Off Coastline of Carolinas Amid Marine Warning

A water spout was seen off the coastline of Carolinas on Thursday, August 14 amid a tornado and marine warnings. This video shows a waterspout that was touched down just off the coast of Myrtle Beach.

E

Canada: Funnel Cloud Spotted in Southern Manitoba Amid Tornado Warnings 2

A funnel cloud was spotted in southern Manitoba on Wednesday, August 6, as a tornado warning was in place in the region.

E

Canada: Funnel Cloud Spotted in Southern Manitoba Amid Tornado Warnings

A funnel cloud was spotted in southern Manitoba on Wednesday, August 6, as a tornado warning was in place in the region.

E

US: Tornado Warning Issued, Sirens Sound Over Cheyenne

A tornado warning was issued near the border of Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming on Friday, August 1. This video shows sirens blaring over Cheyenne, Wyoming, as a tornado-warned storm with lightning moved in.

E

US: New Jersey Under Flood Watch and Tornado Warning as Storms Hit

Strong storms caused flash flooding across the Tri-State area and a tornado warning was issued in New Jersey on Thursday, July 31. A Flood Watch has been issued for all 21 counties of New Jersey as widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with some areas potentially seeing 4 to 6 inches. Some NJ Transit trains were delayed due to weather problems affecting overhead wires.

E

US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

E

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Watertown, South Dakota

On Sunday evening, July 27, a massive tornado made landfall near Watertown, South Dakota. The National Weather Service issued warnings and urged residents to to take shelter immediately.

E

Canada: EF-1 Downburst Hits Mitchell, Ontario, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 downburst with estimated maximum wind speeds of 150 km/h tore through Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth, on Thursday, July 24, damaging barns, power poles, trees, and crops.

E

US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Warnings Issued for Parts of Iowa Amid Storms

Severe thunderstorms rolled across Iowa on Saturday, July 19, bringing heavy rain, intense lightning to parts of the state as well as a few tornado warnings

E

US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

E

US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows a vehicle submerged on a flooded road in northern Davenport amid a flash flood warning.

E

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Flooding, Tornado Threat to D.C. Region

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast on Wednesday, July 9, triggering flash flooding in some areas. A tornado warning was issued for Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland.

E

US: Storm Cloud Rolls Into New Jersey Amid Tornado Warning

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado swept through New Jersey on Tuesday, July 8, prompting a tornado warning for several counties. This video shows the storm cloud rolling into Columbus in Burlington County.

E

US: Tornado Touches Down Near Bismarck, North Dakota

A tornado touched down near Bismarck, North Dakota on Friday, night, June 27.

E

US: Tornado-Spawning Storms Rip Through Illinois 2

Strong storms swept through Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, causing significant damage in Jacksonville, where at least one tornado was confirmed.

E

US: Tornado-Spawning Storms Rip Through Illinois

Strong storms swept through Illinois on Wednesday, June 18, causing significant damage in Jacksonville, where at least one tornado was confirmed.

E

US: Severe Storms Lash Central Minnesota, Bringing Heavy Rain and Hail

A round of storms swept through central Minnesota on Monday, June 16, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, intense hail, and tornado threats.

E

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Morton, West Texas 2

A large tornado was spotted near Morton, West Texas on Thursday, June 5, as severe storms swept through the region.

E

US: Tornado Spotted in Pettit, Texas

A tornado was spotted in Pettit, Texas on Thursday, June 5, as severe storms swept through the region.

E

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Morton, West Texas

A large tornado was spotted near Morton, West Texas on Thursday, June 5, as severe storms swept through the region.

E

US: Flooding Hits Lubbock After Tornadic Storms Sweep Through West Texas

Severe storms swept through West Texas on Thursday, June 5, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. In Lubbock and surrounding areas, streets were flooded following the storm, and power outages were reported throughout the area.

E

US: Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through Missouri

A wave of tornado-warned storms rolled through the St. Louis area in Missouri Wednesday afternoon, June 4. A tornado warning between around 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

E

US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 3

Multiple tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3, as another storms and tornadoes rolled through the state. At least 2 tornadoes were confirmed.

E

US: Tornado Sirens Ring Out as Tornado Confirmed Near Kansas City, Missouri

Tornado sirens blared across Kansas City and surrounding areas on Tuesday, June 3, with one twister confirmed on the city's edge.

E

US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 2

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest. A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma.

E

US: Storms Sweep Through Central Kansas, Causing Flash Flooding in Wichita Area 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through central Kansas on Tuesday, June 3, triggering flash flooding in Wichita and surrounding areas.

E

US: Storms Sweep Through Central Kansas, Causing Flash Flooding in Wichita Area

Severe thunderstorms swept through central Kansas on Tuesday, June 3, triggering flash flooding in Wichita and surrounding areas.

E

US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Touches Down in Norman, Oklahoma

This video captures tornado sirens blaring in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3 as a tornado was confirmed near the city.

E

US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 3

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

E

US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 2

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

E

US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

E

US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes.

E

US: Massive Cloud Hovers Over Virginia Amid Severe Weather

A massive cloud hovered over Falls Church, Virginia on Friday, May 30, as severe storms impacted parts of the region. Tornado watches or warnings were issued in nearby areas as the weather system moved through.

E

US: Severe Storms Bring Flooding, Tornado Watches to West Virginia

Intense storms swept through West Virginia on the afternoon of Friday, May 30, submerging roads and leaving thousands without electricity, as officials issued flood alerts and tornado watches.

E

US: Funnel-Shaped Cloud Spotted in Maryland Amid Tornado Watch

A funnel-shaped cloud was spotted over Wheaton, Maryland, on the evening of Friday, May 30, as a tornado watch was issued for Montgomery County.

E

US: Strong Storm Blasts Texas as Memorial Day Tornado Touches Down Near Menard

A tornado was spotted touching down just west of Menard, Texas, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. A strong storm brought gusty winds and large hail, up to baseball size, to the area.

E

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through South and Central Texas, Bringing Large Hail 2

A tornado-warned storm swept through South and Central Texas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, bringing large hail and gusty winds.

E

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through South and Central Texas, Bringing Large Hail

A tornado-warned storm swept through South and Central Texas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, bringing large hail and gusty winds.

E

US: Multiple Tornado Touchdowns Reported Near Stamford, Texas

At least two tornado touchdowns were reported north of Stamford, northern Texas, on Sunday, May 25. A Tornado Warning was issued for Haskell and Jones counties.

E

US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Northern Texas, Whipping Up Dust in Dickens

A tornado-warned storm moved through northern Texas on Sunday, May 25, bringing strong winds, and tornado threats, whipping up dust in Dickens.

E

US: Damage Left by Tornado in Madison County, Alabama 2

A large, destructive tornado prompted a rare emergency in Madison, Alabama, on Tuesday, May 20. Although it faded before reaching Huntsville, damage was reported in various areas.