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Extreme summer storms in Italy, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria during 7 to 10 July

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:25 UTC
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A severe wave of extreme weather hit Central and Southern Europe around 7.-10. July 2025, causing widespread damage including Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria. The series of storms brought hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, large hail, and localized tornadoes, resulting in impassable roads, uprooted trees, damaged roofs, and multiple injuries.

The storm front, originating from northern Italy, rapidly intensified over the Veneto and Friuli regions on July 8. Gusts of wind exceeding 100 km/h were recorded in several towns including Verona, San Giovanni Lupatoto, and Vicenza. The MeteoNetwork Pretemp reports confirmed wind speeds up to 104.8 km/h in San Giovanni Lupatoto, causing trees to fall on roads and vehicles. Verona reported similar wind intensity with widespread tree and branch damage.

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Severe summer storms in Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine and Romania during 7 to 10 July

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:02 UTC
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A series of violent storms swept across Central Southern Europe during 7.-10. July 2025, unleashing destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread damage in Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Poland, Ukraine, and Romania. These extreme weather events disrupted daily life, causing blocked roads, uprooted trees, damaged buildings, and significant power outages.

In Hungary, multiple locations including Fejér County and Sárszentágota experienced wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h, leading to broken tree branches and fallen trees blocking roads. Local observers documented damage consistent with severe convective wind events, highlighting the growing storm intensity in the region.

Slovakia saw several reports of damaged roofs and cars dented by flying debris, especially near the northern regions bordering Poland and Ukraine. Emergency crews were mobilized to clear fallen trees and repair power lines damaged by the storm fronts.

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Lightning

2 teenagers killed by lightning strike in Ware County, Georgia


Yahoo! News
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 23:05 UTC
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Two teens were killed by a lightning strike Thursday night in Ware County, Georgia, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville.

The Ware County Sheriff's Office confirmed it responded to the scene in Waresboro, which is about seven to eight miles northwest of Waycross. The two were found by family members, according to WCSO, and deputies responded to the area of Lejuene Road near Alton Circle at around 10:16 P.M.

The victims died at the scene.

Waycross Mayor Dr. Michael-Angelo James identified the boys as Joey Nelson, 18, and Randall Martin III, 19. Both had been members of the Ware County High School football team, before graduating in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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Tsunami

Multiple fatalities reported in Tropical Storm Chantal flooding in North Carolina - foot of rain 24 hours

Melina Khan
USA TODAY
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:27 UTC
Tropical Storm Chantal slammed North Carolina with heavy rain that caused extreme flooding to central parts of the state on Monday, July 7.
Tropical Storm Chantal slammed North Carolina with heavy rain that caused extreme flooding to central parts of the state on Monday, July 7.
Multiple people died in central North Carolina after Tropical Storm Chantal brought a deluge of rain and flooding to the area on July 6, according to officials.

The Raleigh-Durham area saw nearly 12 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, while neighboring areas reported at least nine inches, according to the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network.

The influx of rain caused flooding in several areas including Alamance, Chatham, Moore, Orange and Person counties, according to the Citizen Times.

Chantal was downgraded to a tropical depression by July 7, but was still dumping rain across the mid-Atlantic.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said at a news conference on July 8 that officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services were still working to confirm the total number of fatalities from the flooding, but that there are "a handful of reported deaths to date."

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Snowflake

Mid-July snow falls on Sunshine Village in Banff National Park, Alberta

Stephen Hunt
CTV News
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:22 UTC
Snow fell on Sunshine Village in Banff National Park Thursday.
© Facebook/SunshineVillageSnow fell on Sunshine Village in Banff National Park Thursday.
Nothing says mid-July in southern Alberta quite like 'snow day in Sunshine Village'.

As improbable as it may seem, the popular Banff ski resort posted images from its webcam at 12:26 p.m. Thursday of snow falling on Goat's Eye Mountain.

"Meanwhile, on top of Goat's Eye," the resort posted on its Facebook page, "Yep, this is a live shot taken from our webcam at 12:26 p.m. on Thursday, July 10."

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Tsunami

Severe flooding in the city of Lviv, Ukraine after heavy rainfall - 4.3 inches in 12 hours

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:02 UTC
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On July 10, 2025, the city of Lviv, located in the Lvivska Oblast of Ukraine (coordinates 49.84 N, 24.02 E), experienced a devastating flood event triggered by exceptionally heavy rainfall. Over a 12-hour period, the region recorded an intense 110 mm of precipitation, resulting in significant impacts on infrastructure, property, and the local environment.

Meteorological Overview

From approximately 04:00 UTC, Lviv was subjected to continuous heavy rain, which accumulated to 110 mm—an extreme precipitation amount for the area within just half a day. This excessive rain overwhelmed the natural and man-made drainage systems, causing rivers and lakes in and around the city to overflow their banks.

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Snowflake

Rare snowfall transforms South Africa's Cederberg Mountains into winter wonderland


SnowBrains
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:53 UTC
The Cederberg Mountains of South Africa were blanked in snow on Tuesday—a region that seldomly receives precipitation.
© Wow AfricaThe Cederberg Mountains of South Africa were blanked in snow on Tuesday—a region that seldomly receives precipitation.
A rare and picturesque snowfall blanketed parts of South Africa's Western Cape this week, transforming the normally dry and rugged Cederberg Mountains into a winter wonderland. On Tuesday, July 8, Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve located northeast of Cape Town was among the areas that received snow, with photos and videos posted to social media showing a layer of white dusting the region's iconic sandstone formations.

The reserve, known for its semi-desert climate, seldom sees snow, making the event an unusual and breathtaking spectacle.

While snow occasionally falls in South Africa's highlands during the winter months, accumulation in the arid Cederberg range is infrequent. Temperatures dropped sharply overnight as a cold front swept across parts of the country, bringing light snowfall to higher elevations.

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Severe summer storm hits Slovakia with roofs blown off buildings in the town of Gelnica

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:59 UTC
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In recent days, Slovakia experienced a powerful and destructive storm that particularly impacted the eastern region, with the town of Gelnica suffering significant damage. This severe weather event, characterized by intense rainfall, large hail, and strong winds, exposed the vulnerability of mountainous areas to flash floods and landslides, posing serious challenges for emergency services and local communities.

Meteorological Overview

The storm was driven by a vigorous low-pressure system that swept across Central Europe, bringing unstable atmospheric conditions favorable for severe convection. During the peak of the event, heavy precipitation rates were recorded, with some locations receiving 40 to 60 millimeters of rain within just one to two hours. Such a sudden influx of water overwhelmed natural and man-made drainage systems, especially in Gelnica and its surrounding valleys.

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Hardhat

7 cm hail in Moscow region during intense supercell outbreak on July 8

Marek Kučera
mkweather.com
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:36 UTC
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On 8 July 2025, the Moscow Oblast experienced a remarkable outbreak of large hail, with stones reaching up to 7 cm in diameter, as a line of intense supercells tracked through the region during the late afternoon. The most significant report came from Kotovo, where a verified eyewitness image confirmed giant hailstones measuring 7 cm, capable of causing serious structural damage.

Starting around 15:50 UTC, hailstones larger than 5 cm were reported in several localities including Lytkino (5 cm), Alabushevo (5 cm, with confirmed roof damage), Chashnikovo (6 cm), Istra (6.5 cm), and Khorugvino (5.5 cm). All events were confirmed through photographic evidence, eyewitness reports, and online sources, with high reliability (QC1) assigned by the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL).

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Doberman

8-year-old dies after pack of stray dogs attack in Hyderabad, India


Times of India
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:05 UTC
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A Class 3 student, Prasad Jadhav, lost his life following an attack by a pack of dogs in Keshawanagar, Neredmet on Tuesday night.

The 8-year-old was playing near his house when several dogs attacked him, causing serious injuries.

The boy was rushed to Gandhi Hospital, where doctors administered him an injection. Shortly afterwards, the boy complained of dizziness and passed away while under treatment.

According to a complaint by Prasad's father, Premdas Jadhav, the boy was bitten on his left thigh.

Neredmet police initiated an investigation and filed a case. Relatives of the boy said that packs of stray dogs frequently roam the neighbourhood, and have attacked children in the past as well.

A similar incident was reported a few months ago, when a four-year-old boy was attacked by two stray dogs while playing near his residence in Rajendranagar. The dogs suddenly lunged at the child. However, his mother's timely intervention caused the dogs to let go of the child.
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