Severe thunderstorm in DC brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and widespread power outages as wind gusts reached 60 mph across the Washington metro area.
A powerful Midwest derecho swept across the region with winds up to 90 mph, causing power outages & dangerous travel conditions for millions of residents.
Tsunami in New Zealand forces evacuations in Wellington as waves up to 11 meters hit the coast. Authorities warn residents and monitor dangerous conditions.
A powerful earthquake in Philippines generated tsunami waves felt across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with impacts reported in Japan, Indonesia, and Palau.
Meteorologists predict a record breaking heat in the US could persist for weeks, with the West and East Coast facing prolonged periods of unusual warmth.
Severe weather season began with significant tornado activity in March, April, but fatalities were below average thanks to a quieter May & improved forecasting.
The return of El Nino is increasingly likely by late 2026, raising concerns over hotter temperatures, severe storms, droughts, and global climate impacts.
Tropical storm Jangmi continues to impact Japan with damaging winds and torrential rain, forcing more than 300 flight cancellations & widespread disruptions.
Australia faces severe conditions with wind gusts exceeding 100 km/h, rough seas, potential property damage under a severe weather warning South Australia.
The hottest day in UK history for May saw temperatures reach 34.8 °C in London as a severe heatwave spread across Britain & Europe, triggering health alerts.