The northeastern US faces severe thunderstorms and flash flooding, compounded by Canadian wildfire smoke in NYC. Meanwhile, Texas continues to battle destructive floods, with two deaths and hundreds rescued, as major rivers are expected to surge, following weeks of relentless downpours.
Thunderstorms in southern England caused significant travel disruptions at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, delaying hundreds of flights due to reduced airspace and safety measures.
An intense heatwave is forecast to bring temperatures up to 40C in central and northern Europe this weekend, impacting countries like Germany, Poland, and the Austrian Grand Prix. Concurrently, a rare F3 tornado struck Russia's Sverdlovsk region, injuring 16 and damaging 100 homes.
France's World Cup match against Iraq in Philadelphia was suspended at halftime due to severe thunderstorms and lightning. Kylian Mbappe's goal had given France a 1-0 lead before dangerous weather forced players and fans to seek shelter, marking the first weather-related stoppage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France secured their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout spot with a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored twice on his 100th international appearance, with Ousmane Dembele adding a third. The match was significantly delayed by a 130-minute weather interruption due to severe thunderstorms.
France secured their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout spot with a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored twice on his 100th international appearance, with Ousmane Dembele adding a third. The match was significantly delayed by a 130-minute weather interruption due to severe thunderstorms.
France secured a victory over Iraq despite a lengthy delay due to severe thunderstorms in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, Ousmane Dembélé added a third, and France's tactical substitutions ensured key players were preserved for future matches.
France's match against Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia was suspended at halftime due to severe thunderstorms and lightning. Kylian Mbappe's goal had given France a 1-0 lead before dangerous weather forced players and fans to seek shelter, marking the tournament's first weather-related stoppage.
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread destruction in the Balkans last week, with high winds and golf ball-sized hail damaging over 100 buildings in Slovenia and Croatia. Meanwhile, Hong Kong issued a black rainstorm warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding, and France is experiencing an unusual heatwave.
Europe experiences record-breaking heatwave with temperatures 10-15°C above average, breaking May records in the UK and Ireland. Australia faces severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hail.
