Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

Dark Clouds Over Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Dark clouds are looming in the sky above the horizon in Huangpu District, Shanghai, China on September 8, 2025.

China: Massive Dark Cloud Engulfs City Skyline in Zhanjiang

A massive dark cloud rolled into Zhanjiang on Saturday, August 23, 2025, swiftly engulfing half of the city’s skyline.

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.

WESTERN HARBOR MALMÖ

WESTERN HARBOR MALMÖ

A sailboat outside the Western Port of Malmö in the heat of summer while dark clouds loom over Öresund and Denmark in early July 2025. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

China: Rainbow Cloud Appears Over Storm in Shantou, Guangdong

Residents of Shantou, Guangdong, witnessed a breathtaking natural phenomenon on July 26. As storm clouds filled the sky, a vivid iridescent cloud—also known as a “rainbow cloud”—appeared above the dark mass. The colorful formation glowed with rainbow-like hues, resembling a radiant halo that gave the storm a magical, almost surreal aura.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Clouds in Odesa

Clouds in Odesa

Dark blue clouds hang over poppies in Odesa, Ukraine, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

Clouds in Odesa

Clouds in Odesa

Dark blue clouds hang over poppies in Odesa, Ukraine, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

Clouds in Odesa

Clouds in Odesa

Dark blue clouds hang over poppies in Odesa, Ukraine, May 28, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

China: Tornado Hits Xinyi in Maoming, Sparks Fly as Power Lines Knocked Down

This is the terrifying moment that a tornado swept through Maoming, sending sparks flying as it likely tore down power lines. On Tuesday, May 20,2025, between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m., the video showed a powerful tornado forming in Lixu Community, Yudu Subdistrict, Xinyi City. Dark clouds churned overhead as the twister tore across the area, with visible sparks suggesting that electrical wires had been brought down in the chaos. The swirling column of wind stirred dust and debris, while frightened voices were heard in the background as the tornado intensified. According to on-site confirmation by staff from the Xinyi Meteorological Bureau, the tornado caused damage in parts of the city, particularly to a furniture factory housed in a metal structure. The video ended with the tornado moving further into the distance, leaving behind a trail of wreckage and anxious onlookers.

China: Haikou Gripped by Powerful Storm, Strong Winds Move Everything

On April 28, 2025, in Haikou, Hainan, the video showed the moment the city was engulfed by the violent storm. Dark, swirling clouds filled the sky as strong winds swept through, causing chaos and panic among the residents. The video captured trees bending under the gusts and debris flying, highlighting the storm's intensity on that frightful day. The storm eventually subsided without any reported fatalities, but left significant material damage in its wake.

China: Stunning Waterspout Forms Off Coast Of Hainan

On October 27, 2024, a breathtaking waterspout appeared off the west coast of Haikou, on Hainan Island in southern China. Dark clouds loomed over the sea as strong winds whipped across the water, forming a towering waterspout that rose from the ocean, connecting sea to sky like a colossal dragon. This awe-inspiring spectacle captivated onlookers, who paused in both fear and fascination, marveling at nature's incredible power in this dramatic display.

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.”

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

Dark Clouds in Qingdao

QINGDAO, CHINA - AUGUST 5, 2024 - Dark clouds billow along the west coast of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, Aug 5, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

Dark Clouds in Lianyungan

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - JULY 7, 2024 - The city of Lianyungang is covered by dark clouds in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China, July 7, 2024.