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China: Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain Hit Qingdao

Fierce winds and torrential rain battered Qingdao, Shandong, during a dangerous storm on July 6, 2026. Footage showed rain blown sideways by powerful gusts as visibility dropped and trees and roadside objects were battered.

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China: Sudden Storm Flips Tables, Sends Diners Scrambling at Qingdao Food Stall

A sudden rainstorm and strong winds battered an outdoor food stall in Qingdao, Shandong, on July 6, 2026, sending diners scrambling for shelter. The storm flipped tables and chairs and blew loose an awning, forcing staff to guide customers to safety. Some customers helped hold the awning to prevent further damage as the storm continued.

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China: Street Vendor Battles Strong Winds as Stall Tables Go Flying in Shandong

On June 3, 2026, in Liaocheng, Shandong, a street vendor was filmed fighting to secure his stall as powerful winds swept through. As he tried to hold one table in place, it nearly blew away. Moments later, two more tables were sent flying, leaving the vendor and companions scrambling to recover them. The vendor eventually managed to grab the tables and carry them into his shop.

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China: Torrential Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds Batter Zibo, Shandong

Torrential rain, strong winds, and hail swept through Zibo, Shandong, on May 6, 2026, flooding streets and reducing visibility across the city during a powerful convective storm.

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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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China: Torrential Rainstorm Sweeps Through Jining, Shandong

A localized torrential rainstorm lashed Jining, Shandong, on July 1. This time-lapse video shows menacing black clouds looming over the city as heavy rain pounds various areas.

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High Temperature Weather Hit Part China

WEIFANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2025 - Tourists braved high temperatures to visit Qingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area in Weifang, Shandong Province, China on July 12, 2025.

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High Temperature Weather Hit Part China

WEIFANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2025 - Tourists braved high temperatures to visit Qingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area in Weifang, Shandong Province, China on July 12, 2025.

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High Temperature Weather Hit Part China

WEIFANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2025 - Tourists braved high temperatures to visit Qingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area in Weifang, Shandong Province, China on July 12, 2025.

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High Temperature Weather Hit Part China

WEIFANG, CHINA - JULY 12, 2025 - Tourists braved high temperatures to visit Qingzhou Ancient City Scenic Area in Weifang, Shandong Province, China on July 12, 2025.

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China: Floating Traffic Barriers Turn Flooded Street Into Surreal Parade in Qingdao

On June 15, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, bright orange traffic barriers were seen drifting down a flooded street like boats. Torrential rain had turned the road into a shallow river, sending the barriers—usually used to manage traffic—floating and bumping into each other. Bystanders laughed and filmed the surreal scene as the barriers bobbed gently in the water, resembling a slow-moving parade. The video ended with the barriers continuing their odd journey downstream.

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Drought Severity

The high temperature in the weather has caused the death of some green belt seedlings in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on June 11, 2025.

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Drought Severity

The high temperature in the weather has caused the death of some green belt seedlings in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on June 11, 2025.

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Drought Severity

The high temperature in the weather has caused the death of some green belt seedlings in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on June 11, 2025.

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Drought Severity

The high temperature in the weather has caused the death of some green belt seedlings in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on June 11, 2025.

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Drought Severity

The high temperature in the weather has caused the death of some green belt seedlings in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on June 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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Extreme Gale Weather Coming in China

YANTAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2025 - Fishing boats take shelter from extremely windy weather at Dongkou fishing port on Zhifu Island in Yantai, East China's Shandong province on April 11, 2025.

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China: Blizzard Strikes Yantai, Streets Covered In Thick Snow

A severe snowstorm struck Yantai, a coastal city in Shandong Province, on Wednesday, January 8, blanketing cars and roads with thick snow and significantly reducing visibility. The blizzard-like conditions created near-whiteout scenarios, making navigation extremely difficult for vehicles.

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