Two hospitalized as lightning strikes 14 people in Mustang Park, Texas
At least two people were hospitalized after lightning struck 14 people at Mustang Park on Lake Benbrook in north Texas on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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Dust storm causes fatal multi-vehicle crashes on US 395 near Connell, Washington
A dust storm with near-zero visibility contributed to two crashes on US 395 near Connell, Washington, on May 31, 2025, resulting in one death and five injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol.
Over 70 dead as highest pre-monsoon rains in 125 years hit Karnataka, India
Karnataka saw the highest pre-monsoon rainfall in 125 years during May 2025, with 219 mm (8.62 inches) of rain–nearly three times the monthly average–causing widespread damage and the loss of 71 lives, according to the state government.
Floods and landslides kill over 30 in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Meghalaya
At least 30 people have lost their lives across northeast India due to heavy rainfall and flash floods between Friday and Sunday, May 30 and June 1, 2025, according to official reports. The fatalities have been reported in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Meghalaya.
Powerful unseasonal storm injures two in Alexandria, Egypt
A powerful storm swept through Alexandria, Egypt, on May 31, 2025, injuring at least two people after strong winds caused part of a building to collapse on their vehicle.
EF-2 tornado injures two in Henry County, Georgia
A tornado touched down in Henry County, Georgia on May 29, 2025, injuring a father and his 18-year-old son. The son remains in ICU with critical injuries. The tornado destroyed their home and one other, while 11 additional structures sustained minor to moderate damage.
Deadly tornado strikes Washington County near Perryville, Kentucky, killing one
A powerful tornado hit Washington County, Kentucky, on May 30, 2025, killing at least one person and causing significant damage in the Long Run Road area east of Perryville.
Rockfall in West Java quarry claims 10 lives, Indonesia
At least 10 people were killed, and six others injured on May 30, 2025, following a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java, Indonesia. Search efforts to locate individuals buried beneath the rubble will continue on May 31.
Saharan dust plume to reach Florida by weekend, Texas by next week
A plume of Saharan dust stretching from the coast of Africa to the northwestern Caribbean and into the Gulf of Mexico is forecast to reach Florida by Saturday, May 31, 2025. Southern and central parts of the state are expected to experience hazy skies and reduced air quality over the weekend. A denser plume could arrive by mid-next week, with the dust reaching Texas by Tuesday, June 3.
Tropical Storm Alvin forms off the southern coast of Mexico
Tropical Storm Alvin, the first named storm of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season, formed off the southern coast of Mexico on May 29. Forecasts indicate it will dissipate by the end of the week without making landfall.
