Deadly tornadoes and storms lash central China, 11 dead
A severe weather system triggered tornadoes and damaging storms in central China, killing at least 11 people and prompting emergency evacuations and assessments of destruction.
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Storm-Tossed Geneva Lake boat capsizes, claiming three young lives
Three children aged 6, 7, and 10 died when a boat capsized on Geneva Lake during a Friday storm; seven people were rescued, including the boat operator. The operator, a 47-year-old with boating experience, tried to seek refuge as large waves broke over the bow. The vessel sank in 32 feet of water with the three child victims inside; the preliminary cause of death is freshwater drowning. Winds were reported at 90–100 mph by the National Weather Service, and the investigation is ongoing.
Pittsburgh Weather: Afternoon Storms Raise Localized Flood Risk
Heavy rain and storms in the Pittsburgh area are likely to cause localized flooding this afternoon, though the overall severe threat is lower than Saturday; isolated showers may linger tonight with fog, and another round of slow-moving storms Monday could extend the flood risk, while Tuesday–Wednesday look drier with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
Fourth of July heat and storms leave Wisconsin with 3 child deaths
A blistering Fourth of July heat wave accompanied by storms disrupted the holiday, with Wisconsin reporting three child deaths and widespread power outages tied to the severe weather.
Michigan Storm Outages Spark Widespread Power Loss Across Counties as Crews Mobilize
Strong thunderstorms knocked out power for nearly 400,000 Michigan customers, with Wayne County hardest hit; utilities mobilized hundreds of crews and expect about 95% of outages restored by end of day Monday, as outages spread across several counties including Lansing, Oakland and Kalamazoo.
Heat and Storms Force National Mall Evacuation on Fourth of July
Extreme heat and severe storms prompted officials to evacuate crowds from the National Mall and direct visitors to designated shelters ahead of a planned Fourth of July speech, with thunderstorms, power outages and a code purple air quality alert complicating celebrations across the D.C. area; fireworks were still planned for around 10:30 p.m.
Three Children Die as Lake Geneva Boat Capsizes in Sudden Storm
A recreational boat capsized on Lake Geneva during a sudden, severe storm on the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in three children dead and six others rescued; authorities say all four children aboard wore life jackets and the incident is under active investigation.
Baltimore Heat Poised to Tie 128-Year Record as Storm Risk Rises
Baltimore is under an Excessive Heat Warning with temperatures pushing past 100°F and heat indices above 110°F, potentially tying the 104°F record from 1898—a 128-year benchmark—while the heat continues into Saturday and the risk of severe storms increases later in the day.
Father's Day Warmth Gives Way to Monday Storm Threat in Maryland
Baltimore-area enjoys a warm, sunny Father’s Day with highs around 88°F, but a cold front is expected to trigger a line of showers and possibly severe storms Monday afternoon, with a 90% chance of storms, followed by cooler, unsettled conditions into Tuesday and a mix of sun and storm chances later in the week.
Rare Tornado Watch Spreads Across New England as Afternoon Storms Loom
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.
Effingham Tornado-Touched Storms Trigger Coordinated Emergency Response
Powerful storms ripped through Effingham County Wednesday night, with a confirmed tornado touching down in Shumway and Montrose and causing damage to homes and businesses. No serious injuries were reported, though several minor injuries occurred among responders. Fire, EMS, law enforcement, and utility crews conducted searches, mitigated hazards, and carried out damage assessments in a multi-agency effort. Eastern Illinois University closed due to storm damage, and residents were urged to watch for downed lines and debris; assistance contacts were provided for rural and city residents, and reports of damage also emerged near Charleston's Coles County Fairgrounds.
Storms Leave 35,000+ Illinois Customers Without Power Amid Tornadoes and Flooding
Severe storms knocked out power for more than 35,000 customers across central Illinois, with a tornado in Effingham County and widespread damage in Charleston (state of emergency declared), Petersburg (damaged Ameren facility and business sign), Blue Mound (Meridian Elementary roof damage), and Decatur floods. Illiopolis reported downed trees and hail; officials noted no life-threatening injuries.
Chicago Readies for New Round of Severe Storms After Damaging Week
After a week of damaging storms that toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands, the National Weather Service warns of another round of strong to severe storms moving through Chicago on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday carrying the higher threat of damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Last week’s storms left tens of thousands without power; by Friday more than 45,000 were affected, though Sunday figures show just under 11,000 remained without power. City crews also reported around 10,000 downed trees and nearly 700 damaged traffic signals. Expect mild, dry conditions Monday, with rain tapering by Thursday.
New York City Braces for Humid Heat and Evening Storms, Weekend Relief Ahead
NYC faces more heat and humidity with the possibility of severe thunderstorms this evening; a heat advisory remains in effect and an ozone air-quality alert is in place. A late-week cold front is expected to reduce humidity and bring cooler, drier conditions by Saturday, though Thursday’s storms caused scattered power outages in the city and parts of New Jersey.
Chicago Braces for Tornado Watch as Storm Cleanup Continues
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch through 9 p.m. for the Chicago area as a second round of storms could bring up to 80 mph winds, hail and flash flooding, following Wednesday’s derecho that toppled trees and knocked out power citywide; crews are cleaning up and residents are urged to monitor updates, with a flood watch in effect through Thursday night and the possibility of tornadoes if storms touch down.