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.

China: Vendor Struggles to Hold Snack Cart During Strong Winds in Chengdu

On April 19, 2026, in Chengdu, located in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, a video recorded severe wind caused by strong convective weather. On a city street, a snack vendor selling corn nearly lost control of his food cart as powerful gusts pushed it sideways. The man rushed to grab the cart and hold it in place. Another person quickly came over to help, and together they managed to keep the cart from being blown away completely. Even so, the wind still caused damage nearby. A chair was blown over, and another stall was knocked down, with one of the table legs breaking in the process. The whole scene looked chaotic as the gusts continued moving through the area.

China: Egg-Sized Hailstones Blanket Streets in Baise as Violent Storm Sweeps Guangxi

On April 16, 2026, a violent hailstorm swept through Tianlin County, Baise, Guangxi, China, battering roads with egg-sized hailstones and blanketing streets in white. On April 18, the Tianlin County Meteorological Observatory issued an orange hail alert at 4:58 am, warning that strong convective weather would affect several towns, including Dingan, Badu, and Leli, within six hours.

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.

China: Severe Hailstorm Catches Chengdu Off Guard Amid Summer Heat

On July 29, 2025, a sudden downpour mixed with hailstones hit Chengdu, Sichuan, as violent weather swept through the city. The video shows hail pounding rooftops and roads, forcing residents to take cover. Experts say a high-pressure system created ideal conditions for sudden hailstorms. By late afternoon, the weather began to ease.

China: Fierce Storm Topples Trees In Ya’an, Sichuan Province

On September 2, 2024, in Ya'an, a city in Sichuan Province in southwestern China, a video captured a severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain. The harsh weather significantly reduced visibility on the roads, making it nearly impossible to see. The wind was so powerful that trees were swaying violently, with small debris flying everywhere, creating a hazardous and frightening scene. The filmer described how he was driving down the road when he happened to encounter strong convective weather. The violent gusts of wind lasted for twenty minutes, and leaves were flying all over the place. He had to get out of his car and cut down the fallen trees blocking the road before he could pass.

China: Spectacular Virga Clouds Captured Over Jinan City Amid Sudden Hailstorm

On the evening of May 18, 2024, residents in Jinan, Shandong, China, captured moments of localized rain clouds, which appeared like a delicate veil connecting the sky and the earth, as the sudden hail hit the city. The video shows the raindrops showering from the dense clouds accompanied by terrifying lightning. Zheng Lina, the chief forecaster at the Jinan Meteorological Observatory, explained in a local interview that this meteorological marvel is called a "virga", which occurs when raindrops evaporate continuously as they fall, creating streak-like suspensions. The virga is often observed during high temperatures in summer, which leads to localized convective weather conditions.

China: Ferocious Winds Lash Sanya During Severe Storm

Some areas of Sanya in Hainan were hit by severe storms that brought strong winds and caused significant damage last March 29. The Provincial Meteorological Observatory warned of high occurrence of severe convective weather, reminding Hainan locals to be vigilant against disasters such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, strong winds, intense lightning, short-term heavy rainfall, and tornadoes.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.