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A massive July Fourth celebration on Washington's National Mall was evacuated on Saturday, due to an approaching severe thunderstorm, AFP reporters said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

Some worked 30-hour shifts in triple-digit heat and a flash heavy thunderstorm Friday evening as the celebration continued into the early hours of Saturday morning, keeping personnel on site through sunrise.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

And, during the group stage here, France’s win over Iraq in Philadelphia was delayed for 2 hours and 11 minutes because of a major thunderstorm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

One house in Midlothian had its roof destroyed when it caught fire during a thunderstorm in the east of the country on Thursday night.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Mist whirls throughout the air, wetting my face and arms, like I’m in the middle of a pocket-sized thunderstorm.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

The flight ended up being canceled because of thunderstorms, the report said, but was one of a number of last-minute requests made by the Vances.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

The Red Sox-Orioles matchup planned on Tuesday at Fenway Park was postponed because of heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Boston area.

From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026

However, some experts contend that area thunderstorms on Saturday might help alleviate and disperse the worst of the concerns.

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

That pattern causing the humidity is also expected to produce some showers and thunderstorms in the mountains, which will increase the possibility of fire starts from lightning strikes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Thanks to severe thunderstorms, I spent the whole flight gripping my seat, worrying that I was going to plummet to my death.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez