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US: Streetlights Flicker on Detroit’s West Vernor Amid Power Outage

A tornado-producing storm swept through southeastern Michigan on Wednesday, September 3, into Thursday, knocking out power to more than 250,000 customers. This video shows streetlights flickering on West Vernor in Detroit amid the blackout.

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Canada: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario 2

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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US: Cars Stuck as Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Plymouth, Michigan

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting a tornado warning and a severe flood warning across the region. This video, filmed on Thursday, shows a vehicle driving through water on a flooded road in Plymouth, Wayne County, along with several cars that got stuck.

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Canada: Environment Canada Confirms Tornado in Southwest Ontario

Environment Canada radar confirmed that a tornado swept through Windsor and nearby McGregor in Essex County on Thursday, September 3. The storm caused reported damage including roofs torn off buildings, while downed trees severed power lines and left thousands of homes without power.

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US: Downed Tree Sparks Fire After Knocking Out Power Line During Michigan Storm

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting tornado warnings across the region. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Marysville in St. Clair County. This video shows a downed tree that knocked out a power line at a home in Monroe County, which then caught fire during the storm.

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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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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: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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US: Tornado-Warned Supercell Storm Sweeps Across Western New York

A tornado-warned storm produced a dramatic shelf cloud over Oakfield, New York, on the evening of September 2, as the storm system swept across Western New York. This video shows a dark, layered shelf cloud stretching across the horizon as the storm approaches over open fields.

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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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US: Powerful Storm Knocks Down Trees, Topples 34 Rail Cars in Lynndyl, Utah

A severe storm with winds reaching 70 to 90 mph, possibly close to 100 mph, tore through Lynndyl, Utah on Saturday, August 29. The storm damaged roughly 40 homes and knocked out power. It also ripped the roof off at least one house, downed multiple trees, and toppled 34 railroad cars. Authorities were investigating whether a tornado had touched down.

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UK: Funnel Cloud Spotted in Redbourn, Hertfordshire

A funnel cloud was spotted in Redbourn, Hertfordshire on Thursday, August 27.

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China: Enormous Waterspout Reaches Into Dark Clouds Over Hohhot

An enormous funnel cloud appeared to connect the ground with the sky above Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, on August 20, 2026, as a massive rotating column rose into dark storm clouds. Video shows the towering vortex twisting beneath the cloud base, creating the striking impression of a link between earth and sky.

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France: Rare Tornado Leaves Dozens Injured, Damages Hundreds of Homes in Pomas

A rare and powerful tornado tore through the village of Pomas in the Aude region of southwestern France on Monday, August 24, injuring 39 people, including two in critical condition, and damaging around 300 homes.

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France: Powerful Tornado Hits Pomas, Aude

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southwestern France on Monday, injuring around 39 people and damaging an estimated 300 homes. Winds reaching 117 km/h ripped roofs off buildings, with 15 people hospitalized and more than 120 emergency workers deployed to the town near Carcassonne.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida 3

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

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Thailand: Massive Waterspout Forms Off Koh Lipe Coast

A massive waterspout formed over the sea off Koh Lipe, Thailand, on August 9, 2026, descending from dark storm clouds and churning the ocean surface below.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida 2

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

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US: Possible Tornado Spotted Near Port St. Lucie, Florida

A brief landspout/tornado likely occurred near Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Sunday, August 23, lofting a small amount of debris and causing minor damage, the National Weather Service in Melbourne said.

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US: Tornado Spotted Near DePue, Illinois

A tornado was spotted near DePue, Illinois, on the south side of the Illinois River, on Friday, August 21.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 4

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Severe Storms Sweep Through Parts of Maryland

Heavy rain and severe storms hit parts of Maryland Thursday, August 20, including a radar-confirmed tornado in Queen Anne's County.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 3

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration 2

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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US: Tornado Tears Through Dover, Delaware, Prompting Emergency Declaration

A confirmed tornado tore through Dover, Delaware on Thursday, damaging hotels, downing trees and power lines, and knocking out power across parts of the city. The mayor declared a state of emergency, though no injuries were reported.

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Germany: Tornado Tears Through Solms-Oberndorf, Causing Damage

A tornado struck Solms-Oberndorf in Hesse on Wednesday, August 19, tearing off roofs, uprooting trees, and severely damaging homes, leaving some residents temporarily unable to return.

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China: Tornado Sweeps Through Songmen Town After Typhoon

A tornado swept through Songmen Town in Wenling, Zhejiang, on August 10, hurling debris into the air near homes and fields after Typhoon Dolphin affected the region. Authorities issued a tornado risk alert for parts of Taizhou, urging residents to stay indoors.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor, Knocking Out Power Near Chicago

On Tuesday, August 11, an EF-1 tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service struck the Homewood-Flossmoor area, near Chicago, as a storm system brought powerful winds across southern Cook County. Downed trees and power lines left widespread power outages and prompted emergency declarations.

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US: Rare Firenado Filmed Amid Raging Bug Fire Near Reno

A firenado was spotted north of Reno, where the Bug Fire has grown to more than 70,000 acres and prompted evacuations. The video was shot early Tuesday, August 11, just after midnight.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm 2

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: Chicago Suburbs Battered by Strong Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Three tornadoes touched down in the Chicago area on Tuesday as a fast-moving storm system packing winds of up to 99 mph tore through the region, cutting power to more than half a million people across Chicago, its suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. The National Weather Service confirmed twisters in southern Cook County, eastern Will County, and the Mokena area. Flights were briefly halted at Chicago's two major airports, and downed trees caused widespread damage across the city.

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US: Severe Storms Hit Central Ohio, Causing Power Outages

Severe storms battered Central Ohio on Tuesday, August 11, causing flooding and damage while leaving around 100,000 residents without power.

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Japan: Funnel Cloud Sightings Reported in Niigata’s Murakami City

Funnel clouds were reported multiple times in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, on Sunday, August 9.

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US: Waterspout Turns Into Tornado at Folly Beach, South Carolina

A waterspout that formed offshore near the Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina on Saturday, August 1, moved onshore and was confirmed by the National Weather Service as a brief EF-0 tornado. The tornado tossed beach tents, chairs, and umbrellas into the air, though no injuries or structural damage were reported.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Hits Western Pennsylvania With Heavy Rain

A tornado-warned storm moved through western Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 2, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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US: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Wisconsin 3

A tornado tore through Menasha, Appleton and Neenah, Wisconsin, on Monday, July 27, destroying homes and businesses, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands. The National Weather Service confirmed Tuesday that the tornado, which struck Menasha, was an EF-3.

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US: Powerful Storms Slam Maryland With Damaging Winds, Flash Flooding 2

A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across Maryland on Tuesday, July 28, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and widespread power outages. The storms prompted a tornado watch for several counties, a flood warning that closed numerous roads in Baltimore, and an hours-long pause in air traffic at BWI Airport.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood and Tornado Warnings to DC Region 2

A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and widespread power outages. The storms prompted flash flood and tornado warnings.

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US: Summer Storms Bring Heavy Rain to New Jersey

Intense summer storms brought heavy rain to New Jersey on Tuesday, July 28, causing flash flooding across of the state.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood and Tornado Warnings to DC Region

A powerful line of thunderstorms swept across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and widespread power outages. The storms prompted flash flood and tornado warnings.

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US: Large Hail Batters D.C. and Baltimore Region Amid Severe Storms

Severe storms swept through the D.C. and Baltimore region on Tuesday, July 28, bringing tornado watches, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail. The storms downed trees and power lines, flooded roads, and left tens of thousands without power, while also causing hours-long delays at Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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US: Tornado Leaves Trail of Destruction in Wisconsin 2

A tornado tore through Menasha and Appleton, Wisconsin, on Monday afternoon, July 27, destroying homes, uprooting trees and cutting power to thousands.