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China: Massive Flock of Crows Creates Eerie Sky Over Qiqihar

On October 14, 2025, a huge flock of crows filled the sky over Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, forming a dark, swirling cloud that drew stunned onlookers and filled the air with the sound of hundreds of wings.

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China: Swarming Insects Create Ominous Scene Under City Lights in Hunan

This video, captured in Hunan on September 7, shows a troubling nighttime scene where swarms of flying insects gathered in massive clusters, forming a dense, dark cloud under the city lights. Experts explained online that these were not locusts but rather whiteflies or planthoppers.

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China: Typhoon Kajiki Darkens Sky Over Sanya Bay, Hainan

On August 25, 2025, dramatic skies were recorded over Sanya Bay in southern China’s Hainan province as Typhoon Kajiki approached. Dark clouds quickly covered the sky, signaling the storm’s strength. Online, many compared it to last year’s typhoon, which left lasting fears. For locals by the sea, typhoons are common, but the power of Kajiki drew wide attention.

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China: Ominous Clouds Spotted Ahead of Torrential Downpour in Ulanqab

This video captures the sky turning ominously dark as massive black clouds gathered before a torrential downpour in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, on August 15, creating a scene reminiscent of an ancient poem.

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China: Ominous Wall of Clouds Engulfs Sky Over Liuzhou, Guangxi

A massive wall of dark clouds rolled over Liuzhou, Guangxi, on June 23. The video captures the intense moment as thick black clouds suddenly engulfed the sky above the city. The dramatic scene stunned many viewers, with the sky resembling something out of a disaster movie.

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China: Ominous Clouds Captured Near Hainan as Typhoon Wipha Approaches

On July 19, 2025, a resident in Hainan, China, captured the ominous approach of Typhoon Wipha as dark, swirling clouds loomed over the sea. The video showed the typhoon’s outer bands turning the sky gray and turbulent, creating an eerie sense of pressure as the storm neared the coast.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Central Florida Skies

A massive, ominous shelf cloud was seen over eastern Central Florida, Florida on Thursday, May 29.

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US: Ominous Shelf Cloud Looms Over Central Tennessee as Thunderstorms Roll Through

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail. This video shows an ominous shelf cloud looming over north of Cookeville, TN.

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China: Sky Swarmed With Black Crows In Shenyang, Liaoning

Shenyang, located in northeastern China, experienced an eerie spectacle on the night of November 3, 2024. Residents captured video footage showing the sky swarming with countless black crows flying in chaotic patterns. Many of the birds perched on power lines, creating a dense and ominous silhouette against the night sky. The scene resembled something out of an animated film or thriller, evoking both awe and unease. The sheer number of crows darkening the sky was both intimidating and striking, leaving many viewers fascinated by the surreal and dramatic atmosphere.

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US: Ominous Skies Over Fremont As Storm Slams Northern California

A video of ominous skies was captured around Fremont, in the Bay Area, on Wednesday, November 20, as an atmospheric river storm slammed Northern California.

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US: Ominous Storm Cloud Rolls Into Erie, Pennsylvania

Storm systems swept through much of the western region, including Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, November 20, bringing strong winds and leaving thousands of homes without power. This video captures ominous storm clouds rolling into the city of Erie.

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China: Crows Darken Skies Of Chifeng In Rare Gathering In Inner Mongolia

On the evening of October 26, 2024, a swarm of crows gathered above Chifeng City Hospital in Inner Mongolia, with some birds perched on the roof. This unusual phenomenon has occurred before in the area, with local officials attributing it to the "urban heat island effect" that attracts the crows. Experts warn that crow droppings can damage vehicles and clothing. The event ended without incident, but authorities continue to monitor the situation.

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Philippines: Ominous Skies Loom Over Bicol Region As Super Typhoon Man-Yi Approaches

Super Typhoon Man-Yi, known locally as Pepito, made landfall on Saturday night, November 16, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 195 km/h (121 mph) along the coast of eastern Catanduanes Island. Ominous skies loomed over Masbate in the Bicol region ahead of Man-Yi's arrival.

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China: Low-Hanging Black Clouds Cover City At Dramatic Sunset In Inner Mongolia

On September 7, 2024, in Xilingol, Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a striking weather phenomenon. Ominous black clouds loomed heavily over the city, while a streak of orange-yellow sunset lit up the horizon, creating a sharp contrast with the dark, dense clouds above. Many Chinese netizens expressed their surprise, commenting, “It’s the first time I’ve seen clouds hanging so low.”

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US: Ominous Storm Clouds Loom Over Twin Cities, MN

Severe thunderstorms swept through the Twin Cities on Monday, August 26, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The storms left thousands without power, caused flooding and forced to close the Minnesota State Fair.

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US: Tornadoes Reported As Remnants Of Beryl Move Into Indiana 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Kentucky and Indiana on Tuesday, July 9, as remnants of Hurricane Beryl moved through the area. This video shows a large ominous cloud swirling amid a tornado warning was in effect for Batesville.

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China: Ominous Clouds Signal Impending Storm In Fujian

Ominous clouds hinting at imminent downpours were captured from a car driving on an elevated road in Fujian on June 13, 2024. Chinese netizens comment on the scene with local humor: "Rain in Xiamen feels like the end of the world, while rain in Quanzhou brings tears to the eyes," illustrating the intense weather patterns often observed in the region.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Damaging Winds To Indiana 3

Severe storms caused damage across Indiana on Tuesday afternoon, June 25 as they moved through the state. More than 40,000 people were without power in Monroe County due to downed trees and power lines. This video shows an ominous shelf cloud near Angola in Steuben County.

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US: Shelf Cloud Rolls Through Northern Ohio Amid Storms 2

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over northern Ohio as storms rolled in on Tuesday morning, June 25.

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US: Shelf Cloud Rolls Through Northern Ohio Amid Storms

An ominous shelf cloud loomed over northern Ohio as storms rolled in on Tuesday morning, June 25.

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US: Severe Storms Blast Minnesota With Large Hail And Damaging Winds

A severe storm system blasted Minnesota on Wednesday, June 12, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes. Damage such as snapped or downed trees and flipped mobile homes were reported in central and northern regions of the state. Images on social media also show a massive, ominous supercell over central Minnesota.

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US: Ominous Storm Cloud Looms Over Eastern Colorado

An ominous storm cloud loomed over Anton, eastern Colorado On Friday evening, May 31.

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US: ‘Mothership’ Shelf Cloud Rolls Through Eastern Missouri Amid Storms

An ominous 'mothership' shelf cloud hovered over parts of eastern Missouri as storms rolled through the region on Wednesday evening, May 1.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storms Barrel Through Ohio Leaving Trail Of Damage

Severe storms with tornado threats barreled through Ohio and parts of the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia on Wednesday, April 17. Northern Ohio reported damage from strong winds, hail, and suspected tornadoes. This video shows a curtain of rain from an ominous storm cell in Marion, OH.

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US: Ominous Mothership Storm Cell Over Illinois During Severe Weather

A massive and ominous mothership storm cell cloud hovered over central Illinois as severe weather gripped the region on Sunday evening, March 31. Severe thunderstorm warnings with large hail forecast were issued for the region through late night Sunday.

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People remove graffiti against Israel during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People remove graffiti against Israel during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

A women holds an image od a white dove during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

A demonstrator wears a Kippah during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People remove graffiti against Israel during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rally in Solidarity With Israel in Colombia

People hold and wave Israel flags during a rally in solidarity with the people of Israel, in Bogota, Colombia, October 9, 2023. After the shocking and deadly attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, the group, responsible for dragging off approximately 150 hostages in its surprise weekend assault on southern Israel, issued a threat on Monday. The threat conveyed Hamas's intention to kill the hostages if Israeli air strikes persisted in targeting Gaza residents without prior warning. This ominous development followed Israel's imposition of a complete siege on the Gaza Strip, leading to the cutting off of the water supply. This action raised concerns within the United Nations about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. Photo by: Cristian Bayona/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM