US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across North and Central Alabama

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding across north and central Alabama on Sunday, June 7, submerging roads and forcing water into homes in the Huntsville area.

China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

US: Heavy Rain, Hail Reported as Thunderstorms Roll Through Alabama

Unsettled weather continued as thunderstorms moved through Alabama on Monday, May 12, bringing heavy rain and hail. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the region.

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

US: Major Flooding Hits Alabama, Prompting Road Closures

Flash flooding hit parts of Alabama on Monday, February 12, due to thunderstorms that brought heavy rain. A flash flood warning was issued for central Alabama in the morning. Other locations in the southern area also reported flooding and the resulting road damage and closures. This video shows a man on an inflatable boat wading through a flooded area in Ashford, Houston County, Alabama.