Tornado hits Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, damaging over 20 homes
A small tornado swept through the village of Mišin Han near Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 3, 2024, leaving significant structural damage.
Severe floods hit Algeria, claiming the lives of at least 15 people
Heavy rainfall and severe flooding affecting parts of Algeria over the past couple of days caused widespread damage and claimed the lives of at least 15 people.
Excessive Heat Warnings in effect for California, Nevada and Arizona
Record-breaking heat is forecast across the southwestern United States on June 6 and 7, 2024, with Excessive Heat Warnings in effect for nearly 20 million people — from California and Nevada to Arizona. Las Vegas has reached 43.3 °C (110 °F) at 14:11 LT today, tying the record for the earliest 110 °F day.
Rare tornado in Livonia results in fatality and damage, Michigan
A rare EF-1 tornado struck Livonia, Michigan on June 5, 2024, causing significant damage and resulting in one fatality. The tornado, which lasted nine minutes, downed trees and damaged homes across a path of 8.8 km (5.5 miles).
Record-breaking tornado damage length for May 26 storms
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Paducah, Kentucky announced on June 5 that storms on May 26, 2024, produced 16 tornadoes in their forecast area, resulting in a record-breaking 410 km (255 miles) of tornado damage.
Large cold lava flow hits Biaknabato village after strong eruption at Kanlaon volcano, Philippines
Heavy rains triggered a significant lahar flow in Biak-na-bato village, Negros Occidental province, Philippines, on June 5, 2024, just two days after a strong eruption at Kanlaon volcano forced hundreds of people to evacuate.
Severe flooding, large tornado leave 22 people dead and many injured in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
Heavy rains and strong winds over the past couple of days have caused severe flooding on South Africa’s eastern coast, leading to at least 22 fatalities. The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces have been the hardest hit, with thousands evacuated and significant infrastructure damage reported.
Storm chasers find potential record-breaking hailstone in Texas Panhandle
A potentially record-breaking hailstone was found in the Texas Panhandle on Sunday, June 2, 2024, during a severe thunderstorm that also spawned several brief tornadoes.
Bombing low drops more than a month’s worth of rain over Sydney in just one day, Australia
Sydney, Australia recorded 142.6 mm (5.6 inches) of rain on June 1 and 2, 2024, surpassing its June average of 132 mm (5.2 inches) in just one day and marking its second wettest June day on record.
Heavy monsoon rains claim 17 lives, force school closures in Sri Lanka
Heavy monsoon rains affecting Sri Lanka since Sunday, June 2, 2024, caused deadly flash floods and mudslides in which at least 17 lives were lost. More than 80 000 people have been affected.
