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Microburst confirmed in Boston as severe storms trigger flash flooding in US Northeast

Mark Puleo
AccuWeather.com
Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:53 UTC
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Major cities from Philadelphia to New York City to Boston found themselves flooded on Wednesday evening thanks to a series of thunderstorms that rolled through the Northeast.

In Natick, Massachusetts, a pregnant mother and her 3-year-old son were trapped in their car when the vehicle stalled.

"I saw a few other cars going, so I just thought 'I'm next,' but then it almost felt like a boat as I was floating," the mother, identified as Michelle Lopes said. "I'm eight months pregnant, so I just thought I would sit and wait."

Elsewhere in Natick, trains were halted by flooding on tracks.

The strongest winds were reported at Boston Logan International Airport, where a microburst with 74-mph gusts wrecked travel plans, and in Winthrop, Massachusetts, where a South Boston yacht club was rocked.

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Massive waterspout filmed on Lake Constance, Switzerland


Yahoo! News
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:01 UTC
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Ferry commuters crossing Lake Constance, in Switzerland on July 28 were a little surprised when they witnessed a massive waterspout swirling over the water.

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Huge hailstorm brings winterlike scenery to Colorado Springs area


The Weather Channel
Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:04 UTC
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A large hailstorm hit the Colorado Springs area, bringing golf ball-sized hail and creating winterlike scenery.

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At least 34 people killed by floods across Pakistan


Deccan Herald
Tue, 30 Jul 2019 19:30 UTC
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At least 34 people, including children, were killed in separate incidents after incessant rains caused flash floods and lashed various parts of Pakistan, officials said on Tuesday.

The torrential rains and thunderstorms in southern Sindh province killed at least 18 people on Monday, mostly from electrocution, as the first spell of monsoon rain wreaked havoc in Karachi, exposing its redundant civic structure, including electricity and sewerage systems.

Major parts of Pakistan's biggest city remained without power till late Monday night. The two districts in the city, central and east, were worst affected.

The Pakistan Metrological Department has warned off more heavy rains in the next 24 hours although the rains have stopped in Karachi since Tuesday morning.

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Second freak hailstorm hits Jalisco, Mexico over the last month


Vallarta Daily News
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:29 UTC
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Hail covered the city center and roads of the municipality of Zapotlán del Rey Jalisco affecting vehicular traffic.

Reports indicate that residents could not leave their homes because hail blocked the doors of their homes and authorities reported that two streets were obstructed by ice, which was removed with machinery from the municipality.

The municipal president, Saúl Padilla Gutiérrez, told media that the hailstorm caused a catastrophe. "We are worried about the great catastrophe that hit us tonight."
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Over 670 people killed, more than 25 million affected by flooding in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Myanmar


The Statesman (India)
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:06 UTC
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At least 600 people have been killed and over 25 million others affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, the UN has said.

At that 600 people have reportedly been killed in monsoon-related incidents, he said.

Haq said that according to the UN's humanitarian personnel, "more than 25 million people have been affected by flooding due to the torrential monsoon rains in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Myanmar, with more than half a million people displaced, our humanitarian colleagues tell us".

In India, UNICEF is working with the state governments to provide multi-sectoral planning and coordination support in the three worst-affected states of Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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What heatwave?! Violent storms, flash-flooding, mudslides pummel Europe


Euronews
Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:30 UTC
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Last week's intense heatwave across Europe turned into storms, torrential rain and heavy winds this weekend.

The most affected countries were Italy, Spain, Poland, France and Austria. Many areas are on high alert as water levels are rising to dangerous levels.

Barcelona saw more than 40 litres of rain per square metre fall in just in 30 minutes. Meteorologists say that the affected areas in France are to expect up to 100mm of rainfall by Sunday.

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Woman killed by lightning in Bolzano, Italy


Yeni Safak
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:07 UTC
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A wave of bad weather killed at least three people in the central and northern part of Italy, according to Italian media reports on Sunday.

Some parts of the country experienced a sudden wave of storms and rains after scorching days.

A 27-year-old woman was killed after a strong wind lifted her car and smashed it against the road in Fiumicino town of Rome, the reports said.

A body belonging to a 72-year-old man was found near Arezzo city in eastern Tuscany, early Sunday. The man is thought to be lost due to the strong winds.

In the northern Italian city of Bolzano, a Norwegian woman (45), who was struck by lightning while taking part in a mountain race, died at the hospital.

As the heavy rains continued throughout the night, some subway stations and houses in Rome were also flooded, the reports added.
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Waterspout seen on South Padre Island, Texas described as rare weather occurrence

Cecilia Gutierrez
krgv.com
Sat, 27 Jul 2019 13:17 UTC
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A couple of seconds.

That's all it took for a waterspout to be considered a tornado Friday afternoon on South Padre Island.

The rare weather event moved from out over the water onto land, giving it the tornado classification.

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Man struck by lightning on a Florida beach dies


CNN
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 12:44 UTC
Lightning strikes killed 20 people in the United States in 2018.
Lightning strikes killed 20 people in the United States in 2018.
A man who was struck by lightning at a Florida beach on Sunday has died, Clearwater Police said.

He was identified as 32-year-old Garry L. Perks of New Port Richey, Florida.

Perks went into cardiac arrest after he was hit by a lightning strike at Clearwater Beach near Tampa last weekend, fire rescue officials told CNN affiliate WFTS.

Seven other people were injured, and witnesses reported that the victims fell or were thrown when the lightning struck, Clearwater Police Department Lt. Michael Ogliaruso told CNN.
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