Severe rainstorms disrupt China’s national college entrance exam (Gaokao)
Torrential rains struck Wuhu, Changsha, and other Chinese cities on June 7 and 8, 2025, causing widespread flooding during the national college entrance examination (Gaokao).
Two fatalities reported in Mississippi and Georgia as storms cause 150 000 power outages across southern U.S.
At least two fatalities were reported in Georgia and Mississippi during severe storms on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Over 150 000 customers in the southern states from Texas to the Carolinas were without power on Sunday morning, June 8.
Tornadoes, very large hail, and destructive winds forecast for parts of Russia on June 9 and 10
ESTOFEX has issued a Level 3 (highest) storm forecast for parts of Russia between 09:00 UTC on June 9 and 06:00 UTC on June 10, 2025, warning of strong tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds from severe thunderstorms.
Tornado hits Salvador Escalante in Mexico, damages 14 homes and a school
A damaging tornado hit Opopeo and Casas Blancas in the town of Salvador Escalante, Mexico on Saturday, June 7, 2025, damaging at least 14 homes, uprooting trees, and blowing away the roof of a local school.
Tropical Storm Cosme strengthens off the coast of Mexico
Tropical Storm Cosme formed off the southern coast of Mexico on Sunday, June 8, 2025, and is forecast to continue strengthening to near hurricane strength on Monday, June 9.
Tropical Storm Barbara forecast to become the first hurricane of the season
Tropical Storm Barbara formed on June 8, 2025, west-southwest of Mexico and is forecast to become the first hurricane of the 2025 eastern Pacific hurricane season on Monday, June 9, potentially bringing heavy rainfall to coastal areas of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Jalisco.
EF-1 tornado strikes Van Buren, Arkansas, causing damage and one injury
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Van Buren, Arkansas, on June 6, 2025. The brief but intense storm caused significant structural damage and one injury.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Colombia, damaging homes and structures
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit central Colombia at 13:08 UTC (08:08 local time) on June 8, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Tornado damages over 50 structures in De Soto, Missouri
A tornado damaged approximately 50 buildings in De Soto, Missouri, on June 7, 2025, with at least 12 significantly damaged or destroyed.
Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit the western Indian-Antarctic Ridge at 23:20 UTC on June 7, 2025. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). ESMC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
