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Lightning Lights Up Overcast Sky in Arizona
A storm chaser captured footage of lightning lighting up an overcast skyline in Arizona on July 22.This video, by Mike Olbinski, shows the lightning strikes. The footage was filmed northeast of Wilcox, he said. Credit: Mike Olbinski via Storyful
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Thunderstorm Prompts Flooding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A thunderstorm caused flooding in parts of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on July 24.This footage, by Farrah Sanders, shows cars driving through floodwater.Local news reports said cars were stalled at multiple locations.The weather service initially issued a flash flood warning which was lifted late on Saturday. Credit: Farrah Sanders via Storyful
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Protestors Clash With Police in Paris Over Vaccination Campaign
Protestors in Paris clashed with police when they marched against COVID-19 restrictions and a government vaccination campaign on July 24.Water cannons were deployed to subdue the protestors, who opposed France’s use of COVID health passes. Tear gas was also fired.This footage, filmed by Nicolas Mercier, shows droves of protestors chanting anti government sentiment in central Paris.The Local reported that over 100,000 protestors across France took to the streets on Saturday to oppose measures put in place to control the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Nicolas Mercier via Storyful
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Belgium Hit With Renewed Flooding
Cars were washed away by floodwaters in the city of Dinant in Belgium’s Walloon Region on July 24, less than two weeks after storms left at least 36 people dead in the country.Belgium’s national crisis center said around 30 cars were washed away, several streets were closed, and the city’s train station was flooded.This footage, by Dorie Djinn, shows severe flooding on Rue Cardinal Mercier. Credit: Dorie Djinn via Storyful
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California's Dixie Fire Grows to Over 180,000 Acres Amid 'Extreme Rates of Spread'
California’s Dixie Fire had grown to 181,289 acres as of July 24, with officials warning of the fire’s “extreme rates of spread.”This footage, released by the Nevada National Guard, shows a Black Hawk helicopter picking up water, before dropping it on the blaze.New evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations on Sunday, July 24. Credit: Nevada Guard via Storyful
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Monsoon Storm Downs Trees in Arizona's Scottsdale
A monsoon storm downed trees in Scottsdale, Arizona, on July 24, footage shows.This video, posted to Twitter, shows some of the damage caused as the city was hit by flooding.Forecasters warned the monsoon threat could lead to flash flooding and gusty winds into Sunday, July 25. Credit: @AmyAquarian via Storyful
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Typhoon In-Fa Makes Landfall Southeast of Shanghai
Typhoon In-fa made landfall on China’s east coast, south of Shanghai, on July 25, according to weather officials.China’s Central Meteorological Observatory said the typhoon had reached the coastal town of Zhoushan in Zhejiang Province on Sunday afternoon with wind speeds of up to 38 meters per second (85 mph).The typhoon made landfall just days after parts of central China were devastated by deadly floods.Footage shared by local authorities shows a car being towed through floodwaters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang’s capital, on Saturday. Credit: Hangzhou Public Security Bureau via Storyful
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Homes Engulfed by Flames as Dixie Fire Burns in California's Plumas County
Several homes caught fire in the community of Indian Falls in Plumas County, California, on July 24, as the Dixie Fire ripped through the area, local news reports said.This footage, by Craig Philpott, shows firefighters tackling the flames.The Dixie Fire, California’s largest, had grown to 181,289 acres and was 20 percent contained by July 24, authorities said. Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful
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Timelapse Footage Captures Fly Fire Burning in California's Plumas County
A new wildfire burning in California’s Plumas County grew to 4,300 acres on July 24 and was just five percent contained, according to authorities.The Fly Fire, which is burning east of the 181,289-acre Dixie Fire, saw significant growth on Saturday. Fire authorities said the fire will continue to spread east, towards the town of Quincy and that evacuations could be ordered.Timelapse footage shows the fire getting close to a camera in Plumas County. Credit: Alert Wildfire via Storyful
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Possible Tornado Observed Near Lake Huron in Michigan
A possible tornado was observed in Michigan’s Huron County on Saturday, July 24, according to the National Weather Service.Video shared by Izzy Drabant on Facebook shows a funnel cloud swirling near Port Austin.Tornado warnings were in place for areas across Huron County on Saturday afternoon. Local media also reported a waterspout off shore near Port Austin on Saturday. Credit: Izzy Drabant via Storyful
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New Flooding Leaves Trail of Destruction in Dinant, Belgium
Heavy rainfall in Belgium’s Walloon Region on July 24 caused flooding along the River Meuse and left a trail of destruction in the city of Dinant, captured by stunned local residents.Local officials reported damage in several parts of the city. About thirty cars were dragged along by the water and Dinant train station flooded. Several streets were closed and the fire brigade received many calls, mainly for flooded basements.This footage, taken in Dinant on Saturday, shows flooding near the River Meuse and along streets in the city. Credit: SimonLaeticia Gailliez via Storyful
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Water Rushes Down Staircase in Asheville After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain fell in western North Carolina on Friday, July 23, inundating parts of Asheville and causing flash flooding.Footage shared on Twitter shows water rushing down a staircase in an Asheville parking garage on Friday.Area residents were warned to expect thunderstorms through the weekend. Credit: @Eugene646 via Storyful
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Severe Thunderstorms Dump Heavy Rain on Palm Beach County
Thunderstorms showered Florida residents with heavy rainfall on Friday, July 23, as severe weather moved through coastal Palm Beach County.Video shared to Twitter by Carolyn Allen shows the scene in Boynton Beach on Friday as the storms moved through the region.Area residents were warned of strong winds and the potential for waterspouts. Credit: Carolyn Allen via Storyful
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Arizona Sheriff's Office Rescues Two People Stranded by Floodwaters
An aviation unit with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) rescued two people after they got stuck on top of a vehicle in floodwaters on July 23, footage shared by the office shows.Video shows an aerial view of the two sitting atop the vehicle, with water surrounding them. Members of the MCSO aviation unit can be seen reaching out and helping them board a helicopter to safety.“We are here to provide safety to our community but please be mindful of the dangers posed by moving water and entering flooded areas,” the MCSO wrote on Facebook. “Please do not attempt to enter flooded areas even though you think your vehicle can handle it. Chances are it may not.”The potential for flash flooding would persist into Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Credit: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
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Tamarack Fire in Northern California Grows to Over 65,000 Acres
The Tamarack Fire burning south of Lake Tahoe along the California-Nevada Border had grown to over 65,000 acres by the morning of Saturday, July 24, according to authorities.On Saturday, officers with the Alpine County and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Offices were offering escorts for residents in evacuation zones “to secure pets, papers and emergency items.”Some 1,425 personnel are fighting the blaze, which as of Saturday was 65,152 acres in size and only four percent contained.Footage shared this week by the Sacramento Fire Department shows firefighting operations in Alpine County, California. Credit: Sacramento Fire Department via Storyful
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Monsoon Season Brings Hail to Albuquerque Area
Monsoon storms brought heavy rain and flash flood warnings to parts of the Albuquerque, New Mexico, area on July 23, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).Footage taken Friday in Rio Rancho shows a residential neighborhood under a blanket of hail as severe weather passed through the region.The NWS issued another flash flood warning for the area on Saturday. Credit: @enderFP via Storyful
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Lightning Illuminates Western Minnesota Sky Amid Drought Conditions
A thunderstorm delivered rainfall in western Minnesota on July 23, a small relief for areas experiencing drought conditions.Footage taken on Friday by Carol Bauer in Graceville, Minnesota, showed multiple flashes of lightning.Ahead of Friday, the National Weather Service cautioned that the rain forecast in the region was “not enough to have a widespread effect” on drought conditions. Credit: Carol Bauer via Storyful
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Aerobatic Aircraft Team Flies Past Tokyo Tower to Mark Start of Olympic Games
The aerobatic team of the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force, known as Blue Impulse, performed a flyover on July 23, to mark the beginning of the Olympic Games, officials said.In footage posted to Twitter, the aircraft can be observed flying above Tokyo Tower. Credit: @Shishito_Mato via Storyful
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Several Injured as Typhoon In-Fa Lashes Japan's Okinawa
At least six people were injured due to Typhoon In-fa in Okinawa, Japan, on July 23.This footage, by Yoshimi Senaha, shows strong winds and police and firefighters responding to a downed tree.Japan’s Meteorological Agency said that by July 24, the storm had wind speeds of 89 miles per hour as it moved away from the Okinawa region. Multiple storm warnings were in place for Saturday. Credit: Yoshimi Senaha via Storyful
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Protesters and Police Clash at Anti-Lockdown Demonstration in Sydney
Several people were arrested as thousands of anti-lockdown protesters took to the streets of Sydney’s central business district on Saturday, July 24.This footage, released by police, shows protesters clashing with mounted police officers.Demonstrators were marching in response to COVID-19 restrictions, which were in put place across greater Sydney after a spike in infections. In the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday, July 23, 163 new cases were recorded in New South Wales. Credit: State of NSW (NSW Police Force) via Storyful
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Firefighters Work Overnight to Tackle Bootleg Fire in Oregon
Firefighters worked through the night to tackle the Bootleg Fire, now at over 400,000 acres, in Oregon, officials said.This footage, released by authorities, shows the difference in fire behavior overnight versus daytime on July 22 into July 23.“This video illustrates the difference in fire behavior from night shift around 11 pm to this morning around 11 am,” officials wrote on Facebook. “We have most of our operational success at night on the Bootleg Fire, where many of our resources have been working on night shift since arriving to this wildfire.”“Night shift is tough on firefighters,” they continued. “Adjusting to sleeping during the day and not being able to see very well in the dark are just a couple of issues.” Credit: Bootleg Fire via Storyful
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Earthquake Rattles Region South of Manila in Philippines
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake was reported south of the village of Hukay in the Philippines during the early morning on July 24.Preliminary reports from the Office of Civil Defense said there were no deaths or injuries, according to local media.This footage filmed by Dexter G Poquita, who said it was taken at 4:49 am on Saturday in San Pedro Laguna, shows water sloshing in a fish tank and a hanging cage swinging following the earthquake’s impact. Credit: Dexter G. Poquita via Storyful
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Rescued Tapir Surprises Wildlife Refuge Visitor by Nibbling Her Toes
A friendly tapir ventured to the edge of an enclosure at a wildlife refuge in Yolosa, Bolivia, to enjoy the company of a visiting biologist and taste her feet.This footage filmed by Natalia Cara de Medeiros shows the herbivorous mammal’s comical interest in her toes at the La Senda Verde refuge.“This adorable tapir was rescued from illegal trafficking when he was only eight months old, so he had to grow up at a wildlife refuge,” she told Storyful. “My cabin was right next to his enclosure, and he would come and listen to me playing the ukulele. It was warm, so I took off my boots, and he really enjoyed nibbling on my toes!” Credit: Natalia Cara de Medeiros via Storyful
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Fire Whirl Spins as California's Tamarack Fire Spreads to Nevada
Firefighters worked to contain the Tamarack Fire in California as the blaze grew to 58,417 acres (about 91 square miles) on July 23, with the fire having crossed state lines into Nevada, according to officials.These videos captured by Yocha Dehe Fire Department crew members, who said they were taken on July 21 in Douglas County, Nevada, show the wildfire. “In the first video, you can see a fire whirl capable of spreading fire very quickly over a large area,” wrote the fire department.The fire was sparked by a lightning strike in the Mokelumne Wilderness in Alpine County, California, on July 4, officials said, and was 4 percent contained as of July 23 . Credit: Yocha Dehe Fire Department via Storyful
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Anteater Visits Furry Fans at San Antonio Zoo
An anteater made the rounds visiting his fellow animal residents at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas – including an American mink who nearly pawed down its enclosure in a fit of excitement at the anteater’s appearance.This video posted by the zoo on July 23 shows Hogan the anteater visiting the mink and a clouded leopard.The zoo previously deemed the adorable Hogan, a 4-year-old southern tamandua, an “animal ambassador for his species.” Credit: San Antonio Zoo via Storyful
