Lightning strikes ignite fireworks, cause injuries during July 4 thunderstorms, Florida
Lightning caused a premature fireworks detonation and injured three people during severe thunderstorms affecting central and west Florida on July 4, 2025.
Three fatalities confirmed as intense thunderstorms and tornado hit central New Jersey
Severe thunderstorms, including an EF-1 tornado, struck central New Jersey during the evening hours of July 3, 2025, killing three people and causing widespread structural damage and power outages.
Tropical Depression Bising strengthens on its way toward Taiwan
Tropical Depression Bising continues to strengthen off the coast of northern Luzon after exiting the Philippines Area of Responsibility on July 4, 2025. The current forecast takes it west of Taiwan on July 6 and 7, and then into China on July 8.
At least 15 dead as polar air mass brings record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay
A polar air mass originating from Antarctica brought record low temperatures to Argentina, Chile and Uruguay between June 30 and July 3, 2024, causing at least 15 deaths and prompting emergency shelter activation and gas supply restrictions across the region.
Powerful windstorm hits Las Vegas, toppling power poles and leaving 90 000 without power
An intense windstorm impacted Las Vegas, Nevada on July 1, 2025, with wind gusts reaching up to 115 km/h (70 mph), causing extensive damage to electrical infrastructure, reduced visibility due to a dust storm, and prolonged power outages affecting tens of thousands of residents.
Tornado damages vehicles and warehouses in Cangzhou, China, reports indicate two fatalities
A tornado passed near Cangzhou, Hebei Province, China, in the early afternoon of July 2, 2025, causing widespread damage in the area.
Heavy rainfall expected across west-central Florida during Fourth of July holiday, tropical development possible
A slow-moving low-pressure system near the Southeast U.S. coast may bring prolonged rainfall and flooding to parts of Florida and the Gulf region over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reporting a 40% chance of tropical or subtropical development over the next seven days.
Argentina closes border crossing as record-breaking polar wave sweeps across Chile
Chile recorded some of its coldest temperatures in history on June 30, as a polar wave brought subzero conditions from the Altiplano to Patagonia. The extreme cold led to closure of a key border crossing between Chile and Argentina starting on July 1 due to ice and snow accumulations.
Flash floods block roads, delay flights across the I‑95 corridor from Washington to Philadelphia, U.S.
Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding disrupted ground and air travel along the I‑95 corridor from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia on July 1, 2025. Heavy rainfall caused road closures and water rescues, while major airports experienced widespread delays and cancellations.
Warragamba Dam risks overflow as bomb cyclone batters New South Wales, Australia
Warragamba Dam in New South Wales (NSW) is neared full capacity on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and is expected to overflow overnight, as a bomb cyclone delivers intense rain and destructive winds across Australia’s east coast, triggering severe flooding.
