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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds 2

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties. Video captures a plane landing at a snow-blanketed John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 2

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions 3

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Japan: Heavy Snow and Strong Winds Affect Northern Regions

Snowfall and strong winds affected parts of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region on Tuesday, January 20, as a low-pressure system moved across northern Japan. Snow accumulated rapidly in some areas, while gusty winds led to reduced visibility and difficult travel conditions, particularly along the Sea of Japan coast.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Wind power equipment installed in rural areas in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Construction workers cooperate with large-scale lifting equipment to install wind turbine components at the site of a 1 million kilowatt wind power base project in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - A truck is transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Trucks are transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Trucks are transporting wind turbine components on the road in Xigai County, Guoyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Philippines: Storm Nokaen Triggers Severe Flooding in Bicol Region

Storm Nokaen, known locally as Ada in the Philippines, caused severe flooding due to persistent rains and a fatal landslide that killed two people in Matnog, Sorsogon. The storm weakened into a tropical depression on Monday, January 19, prompting authorities to lift all tropical cyclone wind signals.

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Mexico: Forest Fire Burns Dozens of Hectares in Arriaga, Chiapas

A forest fire broke out in Arriaga, Chiapas, on Wednesday, January 14, amid wind gusts of up to 33 km/h, burning dozens of hectares.

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US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power, triggering dust storms, and closing highways.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

Guests and crew members attended the delivery ceremony of the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation ship at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

Guests and crew learned about the construction process of the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation ship at the delivery ceremony in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

The completed delivery of the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation vessel is ready to depart at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

The completed delivery of the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation vessel is ready to depart at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

The completed delivery of the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation vessel is ready to depart at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

The completed delivery of the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation vessel is ready to depart at CIMC Raffles Yantai Construction Base in Yantai, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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NORSE ENERGY Wind Power Installation Vessel

Foreign crew members take a photo with the "NORSE ENERGY" wind power installation ship at CIMC Raffles Yantai construction base in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 15, 2026.

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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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Australia: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Leaves Widespread Destruction in Queensland

The slow-moving system swept across the Central Highlands and Coalfield regions on Monday, January 12. Wind gusts reached 113 km/h on Hamilton Island. Early estimates suggest that more than 48,000 livestock have perished in the floods, which continue to inundate vast areas of Queensland—stretching from the coast at Mackay, 1,000 kilometres west to Cloncurry, and north to Townsville and Cairns. Central Queensland is the latest region to feel the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, with Clermont recently enduring its heaviest rainfall in 110 years.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow and High Winds to Virginia

A cold front moved through Virginia on Sunday, January 11, bringing snow and wind gusts of 30 to 40mph.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.