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US: Powerful Winds Sweep Across Indiana, Overturning Trucks on Highways

Powerful winds swept across Indiana on Friday, March 13, knocking out power to thousands of customers, overturning multiple semi-trucks on highways, and disrupting travel including South Shore train service. Numerous calls for service were reported throughout the region for crashes, and downed trees and power lines.

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US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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Japan: Okinawa Hit by Intense Hail as Strong Cold Front Moves Through

A strong cold front brought intense hail to Okinawa, the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13.

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Italy: Violent Thunderstorm Strikes Rome, Triggering Roof Leaks at Fiumicino Airport

A yellow weather alert was issued as a violent thunderstorm struck Rome on Thursday, March 12, causing widespread flooding and severe traffic disruption across several neighborhoods. Torrential rain turned streets into rivers and caused leaks inside terminals at Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport.

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US: Rising Temperatures Cause Steam to Billow From Snow Piles New York

Rising temperatures caused steam to billow from snow piles in Chester, New York, on Wednesday, March 11, as the region experienced warmer-than-usual weather.

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US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Sky Over Paulsboro as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Part of NJ

Some areas of New Jersey were under severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday night, March 11, as strong storm cells swept across the region. Forecasters said the storms could produce small hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. The video captures lightning lighting up the night sky in Paulsboro.

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US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Slams TN and KY, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

A powerful cold front swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, triggering a significant severe weather event with heavy rain and damaging winds.

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US: Fast-Moving Storm Brings Snow to Omaha Area, Nebraska

A fast-moving storm brought snow to the Omaha area Wednesday morning, March 11.

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US: Low-Pressure System Brings Showers and Strong Winds to Southeast Arizona

A low-pressure system moved into southeast Arizona on Monday, March 9, bringing scattered showers and strong winds to the region.

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China: Rare Pre-Dawn Hailstorm Startles Residents in Kunming

On March 6, 2026, an unusual pre-dawn hailstorm struck Kunming, Yunnan, jolting residents awake with a sudden roar. Countless ice pellets hammered the ground and rooftops, their sharp clatter echoing through the silent early morning streets. The storm lasted roughly 20 minutes, blanketing surfaces in white.

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Colombia: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Severe Flooding in Bogotá

A heavy hailstorm and intense rain hit Bogotá on Monday, March 9, causing severe flooding across the city and travel disruptions. Authorities issued emergency alerts for extreme weather throughout the capital.

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US: Winter Storm System Brings Inches of Snow to Denver Metro Area

A winter storm system brought several inches of snow to the Denver metro area on Friday, March 6.

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Spain: Storm Regina Brings Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Andalusia

Storm Regina brought heavy rain and thunderstorms to Andalusia on Wednesday, March 4. Severe weather is expected to continue over the next few days, with gusty winds also forecast. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued yellow weather alerts for the weekend in several regions, including Andalusia and Castilla-La Mancha, among others.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas 2

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Highways Turn to Rivers After Powerful Storms Batter North Texas

Severe thunderstorms tore across North Texas on the night of Wednesday, March 4, causing widespread damage and historic rainfall totals. Roofs were ripped apart, highways were submerged, and neighborhoods were left reeling in the aftermath. Torrential downpours led to dangerous flash flooding, especially along Interstate 45 in Hutchins. Footage shared online shows sections of the freeway transformed into what appears to be a flowing river, with multiple vehicles stranded.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas, Llano County Soaked

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Snow and Ice Trigger Winter Weather Advisories Across Northeast

A round of snow and ice swept through the Northeast from Tuesday, March 3, into Wednesday, March 4, prompting winter weather advisories across the region. This video shows snow falling in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 3.

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Spain: Flash Flooding and Hail Hit Málaga’s Antequera Area 2

A sudden downpour with hail hit Antequera and surrounding areas, southern Spain on Wednesday, March 4, causing temporary flooding in the town of Humilladero. One of the main streets was briefly submerged after heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, though no injuries or major damage were reported.

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Spain: Flash Flooding and Hail Hit Málaga’s Antequera Area

A sudden downpour with hail hit Antequera and surrounding areas, southern Spain on Wednesday, March 4, causing temporary flooding in the town of Humilladero. One of the main streets was briefly submerged after heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, though no injuries or major damage were reported.

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US: Light Snow Falls in Washington, D.C. and Surrounding Areas

Snow fell across much of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on Monday afternoon, March 2.

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US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

Vendors sell fruits alongside a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People cross a flooded street in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People walk through floodwaters in a neighborhood in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rains that Have Been Impacting Madagascar Since Late November Last Year

People travel by cart to wade through floodwaters in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, on January 7, 2026. Heavy rains that have been impacting Madagascar since late November last year have caused the deaths of 11 people and left six others injured, according to a report released Tuesday by the country's disaster management agency. The capital, Antananarivo, is among the areas hardest hit. A total of 274 people have been affected, with 26 residential houses damaged or destroyed, said the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management. Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar typically experiences its rainy season from November to March. The accompanying severe weather often causes loss of life, displaces residents, and floods vast areas of agricultural land. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, res

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European Heatwave Continues

Tourists march towards the Imperial Forum in Rome, Italy, June 26, 2025. TO GO WITH "Feature: Italy adapts to extreme weather as European heatwave continues" Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Drought Continues to Increase in The Netherlands

ROOSENDAAL - A farmer is spraying his field with water because of the drought caused by the warm weather. Especially in the middle and west of the country, the spring has been very dry so far. The drought started in March with an average of 5 mm of precipitation over the country compared to 56 normally. In April, from 13 to 24 April, it mainly came to showers inland, but since then it has been dry again for weeks. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Flats - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 27, 2025 shows salt flats of Tianjin Changlu Haijing Group Co., Ltd. in Tianjin, north China. In recent days, workers of Tianjin Changlu Haijing Group Co., Ltd. have been busy harvesting salt in its 250,000 mu (about 16,700 hectares) of salt flats. The spring harvest of salt usually starts from mid-to-late March to June, depending on the weather condition. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Flats - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 27, 2025 shows a worker driving a machine in a salt flat of Tianjin Changlu Haijing Group Co., Ltd. in Tianjin, north China. In recent days, workers of Tianjin Changlu Haijing Group Co., Ltd. have been busy harvesting salt in its 250,000 mu (about 16,700 hectares) of salt flats. The spring harvest of salt usually starts from mid-to-late March to June, depending on the weather condition. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Flats - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 27, 2025 shows salt flats of Tianjin Changlu Haijing Group Co., Ltd. in Tianjin, north China. In recent days, workers of Tianjin Changlu Haijing Group Co., Ltd. have been busy harvesting salt in its 250,000 mu (about 16,700 hectares) of salt flats. The spring harvest of salt usually starts from mid-to-late March to June, depending on the weather condition. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Xinjiang Hit by Spring Snowstorm, City Blanketed in White

On March 9, 2024, in Xinjiang, located in western China, a video captured a surprising spring snowstorm. Snow blanketed the land so thickly that people and vehicles struggled to move. Cars were buried halfway, and human legs disappeared into the deep snow. The scene resembled a snowy world out of a fairytale. Chinese netizens were shocked by the weather, wondering how such heavy snowfall was still happening in spring.

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China: Black Rain Falls in Huizhou, Guangdong Following Local Warehouse Fire

This is the startling moment that residents experienced black rain, an unusual occurrence that dirtied vehicles and streets. On March 31, 2025, in Huizhou, Guangdong, the black rain could be seen staining everything it touched in the video. The phenomenon occurred shortly after a fire at the nearby Ande Logistics Warehouse, located next to the Huizhou West Station. The fire's intensity and proximity to weather systems resulted in the absorption of smoke and ash by rainclouds, leading to the precipitation of black rain over the city. Fortunately, the incident resulted in no casualties.

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Greece: Severe Storms Batter Cyclades, Triggering Flooding 4

Severe weather with heavy rainfall hit the Cyclades, the island group southeast of mainland Greece on Monday, March 31, triggering widespread flooding. Authorities imposed a traffic ban on the islands of Paros and Mykonos due to the severe flooding.