Severe Storms

Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa
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Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa

A powerful weather system brought heavy snow to southern African mountains, plus high winds and flooding to the lowlands.

Published Jun 12, 2025

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Storm Duo Churns Over the Pacific
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Storm Duo Churns Over the Pacific

Hurricane Barbara and Tropical Storm Cosme lined up off the western coast of Mexico.

Published Jun 10, 2025

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A Tornado’s Mark on Kentucky
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A Tornado’s Mark on Kentucky

One of the strongest tornadoes to hit the area left a long scar across the landscape.

Published Jun 9, 2025

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A Tornado Scars Southern Illinois
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A Tornado Scars Southern Illinois

Severe weather swept across the U.S. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic in May 2025, spawning destructive twisters in several states.

Published May 20, 2025

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Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand
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Late-Autumn Storm Lashes New Zealand

Wintry conditions swept across the mountains, while destructive wind and flooding hit some of the country’s largest cities.

Published May 5, 2025

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