At least 14 injured as severe storm hits Sinaia, Romania
Violent storms ripped through parts of western Romania on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, injuring at least 14 people in the resort town of Sinaia where severe damage was reported.
Possible ball lightning observed during thunderstorm near Rich Valley, Alberta
A possible ball lightning event was recorded near Rich Valley, Alberta at approximately 19:00 LT on July 2, 2025, during a thunderstorm with active lightning. The luminous blue orb moved eastward with the prevailing winds for around 23 seconds before vanishing.
Storms leave behind stunning skies after flooding Washington D.C.
Severe thunderstorms swept across Washington D.C. on July 9, 2025, flooding streets and toppling multiple trees. The storms moved out of the region by evening, leaving behind stunning skies that went viral on social media.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 2–8, 2025
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from July 2 to 8, 2025. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 18 volcanoes.
Five missing, 7 000 evacuated after record rainfall triggers floods and landslides in Yunnan, China
Record rainfall of up to 254 mm (10 inches) hit Zhaotong, China’s Yunnan Province from July 8 to 9, 2025, triggering severe flooding and landslides in Weixin County and leaving five people missing. Over 7 000 residents have been evacuated.
Glacial outburst flood developing at Mýrdalsjökull, Iceland
A glacial outburst flood has been developing in the Leirá syðri and Skálm rivers, southern Iceland, following rising water levels and electrical conductivity measured since July 7, 2025. Conditions continued to intensify as of 15:00 LT on July 9.
EF-2 tornado rips through Ontario County, damaging homes and businesses in Phelps, New York
An EF-2 tornado struck Phelps in Ontario County, New York, on July 7, 2025, causing widespread damage. Trees were toppled, and several buildings sustained damage.
Rare summer cold front brings 30 cm (12 inches) of snow to the Alps
A rare summer cold front swept across the Alps from late July 7 to July 8, 2025, bringing significant snowfall and sub-seasonal temperatures to elevations above 2 300 m (7 500 feet). Up to 30 cm (12 inches) of fresh snow was recorded in the Mont-Blanc massif, with temperatures dropping 5–10°C (9–18°F) below seasonal averages.
Wildfire injures more than 110 and damages dozens of homes near Marseille, France
More than 110 people were injured and at least 10 homes destroyed as a wildfire spread into the northern districts of Marseille, France, on July 8 and 9, 2025. The fire forced evacuations, grounded flights at the city’s airport, and damaged critical infrastructure during intense summer heat and strong winds.
Three dead, 85 rescued as record river crest triggers Flash Flood Emergency in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Deadly flash floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico claimed at least 3 lives including 2 children on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The fatalities occurred as the floodwaters swept the three downstream as the Rio Ruidoso river reached to record height on Tuesday.
