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Storms bring hail to Canada

Catastrophic weather in Australia: hail, storms and thousands without power - what's next?

In recent days, Australia has faced extreme weather conditions, especially in the state of New South Wales. On January 15, 2025, powerful thunderstorms with large hail, up to 4 cm in diameter, caused significant damage. Unfortunately, one person died and more than 200,000 households were left without power.

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Tornado

Multiple Tornadoes Strike Texas as Deadly Storm Threat Expands Across the South

Several tornadoes touched down in southeastern Texas on Thursday, December 26, as severe thunderstorms swept through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed at least three tornado sightings, with significant damage reported in Wharton County, where a tornado hit near Highway 59, causing damage to several barns. Another brief tornado was reported in Meadows, just outside Harris County, while a waterspout over Lake Houston moved onto land near Huffman.

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Tornado in Tongaat

Tornado Terror: Randfontein and Westonaria Devastated – See Shocking Details

The tornado struck around 1:15 PM on November 28, hitting key areas like Umphakathi Mall, Mohlakeng, and Toekomsrus. At Umphakathi Mall, the ceiling of the Boxer supermarket collapsed, injuring 24 people. Emergency services swiftly transported victims to nearby clinics for treatment, most of them suffering from minor injuries.

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Deadly Tornadoes

Hurricanes Supercharge 2024’s Record-Breaking Tornado Season

The 2024 tornado season has become one of the most active in over a decade, fueled by an unusual combination of peak tornado outbreaks in May and hurricanes generating high tornado counts. As of early November, the United States had recorded 1,732 tornadoes—well above the 14-year average of 1,355, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.

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