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Spain: Several Waterspouts Spotted Off Mazarrón as One Makes Landfall 2

Several waterspouts were spotted off the coast of Mazarrón, Murcia, on Sunday, December 28, with at least one making landfall and tearing through the local port. The violent winds damaged several vessels and destroyed restaurant terraces, though authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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Spain: Several Waterspouts Spotted Off Mazarrón as One Makes Landfall

Several waterspouts were spotted off the coast of Mazarrón, Murcia, on Sunday, December 28, with at least one making landfall and tearing through the local port. The violent winds damaged several vessels and destroyed restaurant terraces, though authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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US: Severe Tornado Hits Harris County, Texas, Damaging 100+ Homes 2

A tornado struck Harris County, Texas, on Monday, November 24, damaging over 100 homes in the Houston area. No injuries were reported. The storm, caused by severe supercell thunderstorms, ripped off roofs and scattered debris, prompting a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warnings from the National Weather Service.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Brings Lightning Strikes to Houston Area

More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston, Texas, on Monday, November 24. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and intense lightning around the area.

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Portugal: Tornado-Like Wind Phenomenon Damages Albufeira, Leaving One Dead

A tornado-like "extreme wind phenomenon" ripped through a campsite near Albufeira in Portugal's Algarve region, leaving an 85-year-old British woman dead and over 30 people injured across the area. The storm, which was named by the Spanish meteorological service, affected Portugal and parts of Spain, Britain and Ireland.

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US: Possible Tornado Reported in Orange Beach, Alabama

A possible tornado was reported in Orange Beach, Alabama on Sunday, October 26, as tornado-warned storms tore through the region.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 7

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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RECAP: Tornado Strikes North of Paris Causing Damage and One Fatality

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left several others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 6

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, October 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said. This video, recorded the next morning, shows the aftermath of the tornado in Ermont.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 5

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 4

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 3

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris 2

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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France: 1 Dead After Tornado Rips Through Ermont, North of Paris

A huge tornado ripped through Ermont, north of Paris on Monday, Oct 20, leaving significant damage, including roofs torn off buildings. It knocked down trees and toppled three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.

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Japan: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southern Okinawa

A funnel cloud was spotted over the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. The JMA warned residents in the area against strong gusts of wind, including tornadoes, and lightning strikes.

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Japan: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southern Okinawa 2

A funnel cloud was spotted over the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. The JMA warned residents in the area against strong gusts of wind, including tornadoes, and lightning strikes.

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US: Funnel Cloud Spotted Near Tucson, Arizona

A funnel cloud was spotted near Tucson, Arizona on Sunday, October 12.

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Japan: Huge Waterspout Spotted off Tsuruoka City, Yamagata 2

A huge waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region on Thursday, October 2.

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Japan: Huge Waterspout Spotted off Tsuruoka City, Yamagata

A huge waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, the Sea of Japan side of the Tohoku region on Thursday, October 2.

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US: Waterspout Spotted Near Buenaventura Lakes, Florida

A waterspout was spotted near Buenaventura Lakes on Sunday afternoon, September 28.

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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.

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Saint Lucia: Waterspout Spotted Off Northwestern Coast

A waterspout was spotted over the sea off the northwestern coast of Saint Lucia, near Gros Islet on Thursday, September 25.

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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Waterspout Spotted Over Tokyo Bay

A waterspout was sighted over Tokyo Bay on Saturday, September 13, surprising local fishers.

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Japan: Waterspout Spotted Over Tokyo Bay 2

A waterspout was sighted over Tokyo Bay on Saturday, September 13, surprising local fishers.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba 2

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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US: Dust Devil Appears Out of Nowhere in Jefferson County, Illinois

A dust devil appeared out nowhere in Jefferson County, Illinois, on Monday, September 8.

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RECAP: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Tornado Damage Across Japan

Typhoon Peipah made landfall in Japan on Friday, September 5, first near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn and again in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9 a.m., bringing heavy rain and flooding across western to eastern regions. In Shizuoka Prefecture, a tornado linked to the storm caused major damage in Makinohara, Yoshida, and Yaizu, toppling buildings, ripping apart greenhouses, and overturning trucks.

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US: Possible Tornados Spotted Near Hastings, Florida

Two possible tornados were spotted near Hastings, Florida on Sunday, September 7.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Triggers Suspected Tornadoes in Shizuoka, Injuring Residents 3

Severe weather linked to Typhoon Peipah brought suspected tornado damage to Makinohara City, Kakaegawa City, Yoshida Town, and Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday, September 5. 23 people were injured, some seriously, and over 200 homes were damaged.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Triggers Suspected Tornadoes in Shizuoka, Injuring Residents 2

Severe weather linked to Typhoon Peipah brought suspected tornado damage to Makinohara City, Yoshida Town, and Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday, September 5. Buildings suffered collapsed walls, damaged roofs, and overturned trucks, while agricultural greenhouses were blown apart. In Yaizu’s Fujimori district, a man in his 40s working inside a strawberry greenhouse was injured when it was torn away, suffering facial fractures. He was hospitalized but conscious. Other injuries from broken glass were also reported.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Triggers Suspected Tornadoes in Shizuoka, Injuring Residents

Severe weather linked to Typhoon Peipah brought suspected tornado damage to Makinohara City, Yoshida Town, and Yaizu City in Shizuoka Prefecture on Friday, September 5. Buildings suffered collapsed walls, damaged roofs, and overturned trucks, while agricultural greenhouses were blown apart. In Yaizu’s Fujimori district, a man in his 40s working inside a strawberry greenhouse was injured when it was torn away, suffering facial fractures. He was hospitalized but conscious. Other injuries from broken glass were also reported.

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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.

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China: Massive Tornado strikes Wulanhada Volcano in Inner Mongolia

On August 4, 2025, a rare giant yellow tornado swept through Wulanhada Volcano Geopark in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, damaging power poles and temporary buildings. The massive funnel cloud, likened to a “dragon sucking water,” lasted about 20 minutes, but no casualties were reported.

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Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

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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.

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US: Waterspout Seen off North Topsail Beach in North Carolina

A waterspout was seen off North Topsail Beach in North Carolina on Tuesday, July 29.

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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.

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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.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms prompted multiple weather warnings for threats including tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail as they swept through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Paynesville.

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UK: Rare Possible Tornado Spotted in Marsden, West Yorkshire

A rare possible tornado was spotted in Marsden, West Yorkshire on Monday, July 21.

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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

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US: Dramatic Waterspout Forms Over Sandusky Bay, Ohio

A spectacular waterspout was spotted over Sandusky Bay, Ohio on Tuesday, July 1.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Northeast South Dakota 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Deuel County, South Dakota on Saturday, June 28, damaging homes and trees in their wake.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Northeast South Dakota

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Deuel County, South Dakota on Saturday, June 28, damaging homes and trees in their wake.

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US: Tornado Touches Down Near Bismarck, North Dakota

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

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US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Pinellas County, Florida 3

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region.

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US: Waterspout Spotted in Leeville, Louisiana

A waterspout was spotted in Leeville, Louisiana on Thursday, June 26.

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