In this month’s weather roundup, we’ve curated the most striking UGC from August, highlighting the stories that resonated most with viewers across the globe. These highlights are sure to leave an impression on your audience.
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‘This Is Insane’: People Stranded as Floods Ravage Connecticut Town of Oxford
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont declared a state of emergency after devastating floods struck Oxford and other parts of the state.
Lamont said “historic flooding” had “caused extensive damage” and the declaration would “help expedite some of the resources needed for us to respond, including potential federal support.”
Two women were killed after being swept away by floodwaters in Oxford.
Meteors Shoot Across Aurora-Filled Ontario Sky
Stargazers were treated to lively and colorful spectacles over southern Ontario, Canada, as the Perseid meteors darted across and aurora borealis turned the sky hues of pink, purple, yellow and green.
Residents Watch Gold Ranch Fire Grow After Car Catches Fire on Nevada Interstate
Residents watched as the Gold Ranch fire—allegedly sparked by a car that caught fire on Interstate 80—spread near the California-Nevada border.
This Newswire by Storyful footage shows people and cars lined up on a temporarily closed interstate as the Gold Ranch fire burned in Verdi, Nevada.
Timelapse Captures Stunning Milky Way Over Florida Keys
Timelapse footage from Storyful captured a stunning view of the Milky Way dancing over the Florida Keys.
Flash Flooding Caught on Camera as Severe Weather Hits Parts of South Dakota
Flash flooding hit Brookings, South Dakota, as severe weather swept across parts of the state.
Beautiful Rainbow Appears as Sun Sets Over San Francisco Bay Area
Beautiful timelapse footage caught a rainbow appearing during a stunning sunset over the San Francisco Bay area.
Lightning Flashes Behind Eiffel Tower as Storm Hits Paris Olympics
Lightning flashed behind the Eiffel Tower as storms swept across Paris, causing disruption to Olympic games earlier this month.
Locals Use Inflatable Rafts and Kayaks on Flooded Sarasota Roads
Locals in Sarasota, Florida, were spotted kayaking through flooded roads after Tropical Storm Debby lashed the region.
Suspected Tornado Flips Cars, Downs Power Lines in Buffalo
A possible “small tornado” swept through downtown Buffalo, New York, damaging buildings, flipping vehicles, and downing trees and power lines.
This dramatic footage from Newswire by Storyful shows the suspected twister whipping up debris as it barreled through the city.
