Tornado hits southern French village, dozens injured
A powerful tornado ripped through a village in southern France near Pomas, damaging about 100 homes, injuring dozens and sending around 20 people to hospital as thousands lost power.
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Twister strikes French village in Aude, injuring 41 and damaging hundreds of homes
A tornado hit the village of Pomas in France’s Aude department, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, with power outages affecting around 2,800 homes and widespread transport disruption as storms swept the region; the third stage of the Vuelta a Espana was canceled due to the weather. Winds reached up to 117 km/h near Arquettes-en-Val; more than 120 emergency workers were deployed and 15 people, including a pregnant woman whose house collapsed, were hospitalized. Meteo-France said the link between climate change and tornado frequency or intensity remains unclear.
Southwestern France Tornado Strikes Aude: Dozens Injured, Hundreds of Homes Damaged
A powerful tornado ripped through the Aude department in southwest France, striking the village of Pomas and injuring 41 people while damaging around 300 homes; more than 120 firefighters were dispatched to secure buildings and manage rescue efforts as widespread power outages and transport disruptions affected the region.
Tornado tears through French village, injuring dozens and damaging hundreds of homes
A tornado struck the southwest French village of Pomas, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, with more than 120 emergency workers responding and around 2,800 households left without power; the disruption also caused flight delays and led to the cancellation of a stage of the Vuelta a Espana in the region.
Tornado rips through southern France, injuring over 40 and leaving thousands without power
A destructive tornado formed under a thunderstorm tore through villages in southern France, with winds over 100 km/h, damaging roofs and injuring more than 40 people. About 2,800 households were left without electricity, and several roads were blocked.
Twin Tornadoes Strike Kent County as Dover Declares State of Emergency
Two tornadoes were confirmed in Kent County, Delaware, as a strong line of storms moved through Thursday evening. The first tornado touched down near Hartly around 5:55 p.m., followed by a likely stronger tornado over downtown Dover about 6:12 p.m. The storms caused significant damage, including roof damage to the Days Inn on Route 13, downed wires, and road closures. Dover has declared a state of emergency while crews assess damage and residents are urged to stay home during the aftermath.
Tornado Warning Shocks Southern Maryland as Severe Storms Loom for DC Region
A tornado warning is in effect for central St. Mary’s County until 7:30 p.m. EDT, threatening towns such as Lexington Park, Leonardtown, and Callaway, with a potential for tornadoes and damaging winds; a broader tornado watch remains in effect for Stafford, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties until 10 p.m., as scattered strong to severe storms are expected to move through the DC region before about 8 p.m., potentially accompanied by 55–70 mph gusts and localized flash flooding in areas that see repeated storms.
Three Tornadoes Hit Chicago Suburbs, Sparking Outages and Cleanup
At least three tornadoes touched down in Chicago area’s south and southwest suburbs, causing widespread damage, uprooted trees, and power outages. Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights lost power and had roof damage; Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre was damaged; a fire in Frankfort was sparked by downed power lines. About 250 students sheltered at Homewood-Flossmoor High School as storms prompted closures. The National Weather Service is assessing the damage, with more storms possible later, and cleanup is underway across Mokena, Monee, Orland Park and surrounding communities.
Severe Midwest Storms Leave 2 Dead, Power Out for Over a Million
A multi-state Midwest storm system delivering 80+ mph winds killed two people in Indiana (a suspected weather-related house explosion in Portage and a tree collapse in Jennings County) and left over 1 million customers without power across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. EF1 tornadoes were reported near Chicago, and Portage declared an emergency as crews worked through widespread damage and blocked roads. Authorities warned restoration could take days as authorities coordinate rescues and assess damage.
EF-2 Tornado Strikes Homewood-Flossmoor-Glenwood, Triggers Power Outages and Flooded Roads
A tornado believed to be at least EF-2 struck Homewood, Flossmoor, Thornton and Glenwood before veering into Northwest Indiana; CBS News reports it was rain-wrapped and difficult to see, with no fatalities reported by 2:30 p.m. Homewood’s village hall lost power and about 69% of Homewood customers were without power, with roughly 300,000 customers without power region-wide. The 183rd Street and Dixie Highway viaducts were flooded and several roads were closed as emergency crews assessed damage. This marks the second tornado in less than a month for the area, following an EF-1 tornado on July 27.
Chicago Area Hit by 100 mph Storms, Widespread Damage
A fast-moving line of storms hammered the Chicago area with wind gusts around 100 mph, triggering tornado warnings, snapping trees and power lines, causing flooding and road closures across multiple suburbs, and prompting sheltering in downtown buildings and at Navy Pier.
Two EF-1 Tornadoes Roared Through Anne Arundel During Tuesday Storms
Two EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Anne Arundel County during Tuesday’s storms in the D.C. region: a 100 mph tornado near Lake Shore that stayed on the ground about two minutes and stretched roughly three-quarters of a mile, and a second tornado on Lake Drive in Arnold for about a minute; two more tornadoes were detected on the Eastern Shore. The storms caused widespread damage, including a collapsed gas-station canopy in Northwest D.C., downed trees and power lines, hail, and minor flooding in parts of Montgomery County, Northwest D.C., and areas around Fredericksburg and Harpers Ferry. Officials credited advance warnings for preventing casualties as damage assessments continue.
DC Area Braces for Tornado Threat and Flood Warnings as Storms Roll In
Severe storms rolled through the DC region, triggering tornado warnings in parts of Maryland and Virginia and a metro-area tornado watch, plus flash flood warnings; forecasters warned of damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours, with most storm activity easing after tonight and cooler, drier weather returning midweek.
EF-3 Tornado Tears Through Fox Valley as Cleanup Begins
National Weather Service confirms an EF-3 tornado struck Appleton, Neenah and Menasha in the Fox Valley, carving a 12.1-mile path with 140 mph winds and a 1,500-yard width, leaving destroyed homes and businesses, downed power lines and snapped trees. Thousands are without power, a curfew is in place in Menasha, several shelters opened, and responders are coordinating cleanup and damage assessment.
Wisconsin tornado lofts truck midair; driver survives dramatic ordeal
An EF3 tornado outbreak swept from Wisconsin to Kentucky, damaging Menasha and leaving about 250,000 people without power. Minutes after Jean Woelfel began driving toward Neenah, the tornado sent her truck airborne and flipped it, but she survived the harrowing ride.