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Four microbursts with 60–70 mph winds swept the Philadelphia region Saturday, downing trees, tearing roofs, and damaging vehicles as thousands lost power (more than 33,000 PECO customers). Evacuations occurred in several buildings, SEPTA faced delays, and a Lower Merion Township state of emergency was declared while crews cleared debris; officials said the threat has ended and dry conditions are ahead.
A partial roof collapse at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, during severe weather trapped 27 people inside; two were briefly entangled in debris but freed themselves and escaped, and rescuers cleared the damaged store with no injuries reported.
A heat wave across the Northeast and a swath of severe storms through the Midwest disrupted the July 4 holiday, with evacuations on the National Mall in Washington, DC, and fireworks timing shifted or canceled in several cities as flood watches covered about 34 million people. More than 501,000 utility customers were without power; New Jersey logged at least 25 suspected heat-related deaths, Atlantic City hit 105°F, and a Geneva Lake boat accident in Wisconsin left three children dead. Forecasters warned the turbulent weather could persist into the week, complicating celebrations across much of the country.
President Donald Trump insisted the July Fourth National Mall celebration would go on despite severe weather that briefly disrupted events, using the moment to invoke America’s history while touting his political agenda.
Tens of thousands were evacuated from Boston's Esplanade after a severe weather alert forced the postponement of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular; cooling centers opened and officials urged attendees to hydrate and stay cool as Fourth of July celebrations continued.
Three children died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake as strong storms moved through the Chicago area, triggering flash-flood warnings, downed trees, and flight disruptions. Seven others were rescued; authorities say the children were wearing life jackets. Downpours and storms also caused power outages and other damages across the region, with weather advisories guiding residents to monitor conditions as storms were expected to linger.
Severe storms swept through Southeast Michigan, knocking out power for about 264,840 DTE customers in Metro Detroit as of 7:45 p.m. Friday. The piece tracks outages, links to DTE and Consumers Energy outage centers, and provides safety tips for downed lines.
A World Weather Attribution study links Europe’s record June heatwave to human-caused climate change, showing such temperatures would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago and would have been about 3.5°C cooler in June 1976; with roughly 1.4°C of global warming since pre-industrial times, heat extremes are now tens to hundreds of times more likely, and nearly half of the 850 European cities analyzed hit or were close to heat-stress records in June. The El Niño pattern did not drive the event, and researchers warn that rapid fossil-fuel reduction is crucial to avoid worse impacts.
A record heatwave in Paris has made attic, zinc-roof flats dangerously hot, exposing residents to extreme heat with little ventilation. Because regulations protect rooftops, upgrades like insulation and shutters are hard to implement, leaving top-floor tenants in cramped spaces vulnerable to heat-related health risks; studies link attic living to higher death risk during heat events.
Severe storms sweep across the Philadelphia region with tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings in multiple counties, flash flood advisories, and a ground stop at Philadelphia International Airport; thousands lose power, FIFA World Cup events face delays, and residents are urged to seek shelter on the lowest floor away from windows while monitoring NBC10 for updates.
A rare tornado watch covers parts of New England today as thunderstorms could turn severe this afternoon. The threat depends on a warm front lifting north and sufficient instability; strongest activity is expected in Vermont and western Massachusetts/Connecticut, with damaging winds (up to ~45 mph) and a possible brief tornado if storms organize. The window for impact is roughly noon to 9 p.m., so stay weather-aware.
A tornado tore through Effingham County overnight, damaging homes and buildings from west of Shumway to south of Montrose and near Beecher City. Emergency crews are assessing injuries and damage; sheriff urges the public to avoid impacted areas and travel with extreme caution due to debris and downed power lines. No fatalities have been reported, with recovery efforts ongoing and updates to be provided by Effingham County EMA on its Facebook page.
Effingham County Board Chairman Joshua Douthit issued a disaster proclamation to quickly mobilize resources, expedite procurement, and coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the tornado and severe weather affecting Effingham County.
A significant tornado tore through northern Monroe County, Indiana, downing trees and power lines, injuring residents, and prompting the closure of I-69 near mile marker 130 as crews assess damage overnight; a second round of storms prompted another tornado warning.
More than 35,000 Illinois customers lost power after destructive storms swept central Illinois, with a tornado in Effingham County, a state of emergency declared in Charleston, significant damage in Petersburg and Blue Mound, and flooding in Decatur; numerous areas reported downed trees and hail, but no life-threatening injuries were reported.