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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

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China: Super Typhoon Ragasa Slams Yangjiang With Fierce Winds

This video shows the terrifying moment that Super Typhoon Ragasa tore through Yangjiang, Guangdong, on September 24. Ragasa’s fierce winds swept through the city, reducing visibility to almost zero. According to CCTV News, Typhoon Ragasa made landfall near Hailing Island at around 5 p.m. on September 24, 2025.

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China: Violent Winds Rip Up Basketball Court Flooring in Shenzhen

Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong on Wednesday, September 24, bringing severe weather. However, fierce winds were already felt the day before its arrival. This video, captured in Shenzhen on September 23, shows the rubber flooring of a basketball court being ripped into the air by gusty winds.

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China: Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits Guangdong, Vendor Stall Torn Away by Winds

Super Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong on Wednesday, September 24, bringing severe weather. Millions of residents in Shenzhen, Chaozhou, Zhuhai, Dongguan, and Foshan were asked to evacuate. This video, captured at Xinda Plaza in Yangjiang, shows a chicken steak stall called Zhengxin being torn from its place by fierce winds.

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China: Typhoon Tapah Slams Into Guangdong With Fierce Winds and Torrential Rain

A powerful Typhoon Tapah battered Guangdong, China, on September 7–8, 2025, bringing fierce winds and torrential rain. The footage show trees whipping and visibility near zero as the storm made landfall in Haiyan Town, Taishan, on September 8. According to the China Meteorological Administration, Tapah packed sustained winds of 30 m/s (force 11) with a central pressure of 978 hPa, moving northwest at 20–25 km/h.

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RECAP: Wall of Dust Engulfs Arizona, Disrupting Travel and Power

On August 25, a massive dust storm, known as a haboob, swept across Arizona, plunging cities into near-total darkness and sending residents scrambling for safety. Fierce winds toppled trees, disrupted power across Maricopa County, and caused widespread flight delays at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, while the swirling clouds of dust infiltrated homes, cars, and streets, creating an apocalyptic scene across the state.

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China: Fierce Sandstorm Sweeps Through Melon Field in Changji, Xinjiang

A fierce sandstorm hit Changji, Xinjiang, on August 16. This video captured the moment a man was standing in his Hami melon field when powerful winds swept through without warning. Within seconds, hordes of empty melon bags were hurled into the air, filling the sky and creating a chaotic scene as the man struggled to continue his broadcast.

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Greece: Massive Fire Burns Forests on Chios, Prompting Evacuations

Strong wildfires, stoked by fierce winds and dry conditions, continue to rage in several parts of Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate and triggering road closures, power cuts and emergency rescues. On the island of Chios in the northern Aegean, a massive fire burned forests and farmland, forcing the evacuation of Volissos and other areas, while the coast guard rescued people who were trapped on beaches.

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US: Tennessee Battered by Intense Hail, Roads Covered

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail. Fierce hail blanketed roads and stripped leaves off trees in Tennessee, including Nashville.

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US: Tennessee Battered by Intense Hail, Roads Covered 2

Severe thunderstorms rolled through the U.S. South and Southeast on Thursday, May 8, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and intense hail. Fierce hail blanketed roads and stripped leaves off trees in Tennessee, including Nashville.

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China: Hilarious Wind Blast Knocks Woman Back After Opening Window

This hilarious and startling video captures the moment a young woman experienced the raw power of nature when a fierce gust of wind unexpectedly blasted through her window. The footage, taken on April 12, 2025, in Cangzhou, Hebei, shows the young woman opening her window on what appeared to be a calm day. Instantly, a powerful gust surged into the room, forcefully pushing her backward. The unexpected force of the wind not only shocked the woman but also elicited laughter from those watching. The Hebei Meteorological Station had issued a red alert for strong winds on April 13, warning that gusts could exceed force 13. Fortunately, no injuries were reported following the incident.

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Argentina: Fierce Storm Batters Southern Córdoba and Santa Fe

A violent storm battered Córdoba and Santa Fe on Thursday, March 27, bringing heavy rains and wind gusts of 110 kph. The storm caused damage to homes, downed trees and power lines, and power outages.

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US: Sever Thunderstorms Batter Rio Grande Valley, South Texas

Severe thunderstorms brought torrential rainfall, strong winds to Rio Grande Valley in South Texas on Thursday, March 27.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island with Fierce Winds 7

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island with Fierce Winds 8

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island with Fierce Winds 9

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands without power or running water. This video shows the damage caused by Cyclone Garance.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 6

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 5

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving four people dead and hundreds of thousands of people without power or running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 4

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving at least three people dead, 180,000 people without power, and 170,000 people without running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 3

Tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall on Réunion on Friday, February 28, leaving at least three people dead, 180,000 people without power, and 170,000 people without running water.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds 2

Tropical Cyclone Garance struck Réunion on Friday, February 28, with winds up to 166 km/h. The storm made landfall on the northern coast of the island. Reports state that Garance is the strongest cyclone to hit Réunion since Cyclone Firinga in 1989.

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Réunion: Cyclone Garance Slams Island With Fierce Winds

Tropical Cyclone Garance struck Réunion on Friday, February 28, with winds up to 166 km/h. The storm made landfall on the northern coast of the island. Reports state that Garance is the strongest cyclone to hit Réunion since Cyclone Firinga in 1989.

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Firefighters check wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Los Angeles Fire Rescue and San Diego Urban Search and Rescue teams, supported by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, search wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Los Angeles Fire Rescue and San Diego Urban Search and Rescue teams, supported by deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, search wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

People affected by wildfires gather at a donation site to receive donated items in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on January 14, 2025. Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with "particularly dangerous" winds warning in effect through Wednesday. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people, destroyed more than 12,300 structures and scorched more than 40,600 acres. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Utility workers restore power lines in areas affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

A child affected by wildfires receives donated bottled drinks at a donation site in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on January 14, 2025. Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with "particularly dangerous" winds warning in effect through Wednesday. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people, destroyed more than 12,300 structures and scorched more than 40,600 acres. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Firefighters search wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

People affected by wildfires carry donated bottled water at a donation site in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California, the United States, on January 14, 2025. Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with "particularly dangerous" winds warning in effect through Wednesday. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people, destroyed more than 12,300 structures and scorched more than 40,600 acres. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Los Angeles Wildfires Aftermath

Firefighters check wildfire-damaged structures in Altadena, California, United States, January 15, 2025. Firefighters continue to battle multiple major wildfires on Wednesday in Southern California as parts of the region are braced for extremely critical fire conditions caused by a new round of dangerous Santa Ana winds. Fierce wildfires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 25 people and destroyed more than 12,300 structures. Local authorities confirmed that at least 26 people were still missing related to the ongoing wildfires. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 3

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 4

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. The flames destroyed thousands of structures, forcing approximately 88,000 people to remain under mandatory evacuation orders.

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US: Thick Smoke Engulfs Los Angeles As Fierce Wildfires Continue To Rage

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 25 people dead as of Tuesday, January 14. This video shows heavy plumes of smoke from the Palisades Fire blanketing the Brentwood area on Saturday.

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US: Smoke Turns Sky Orange As Massive Wildfires Rage In Greater Los Angeles

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 24 people dead as of Monday, January 13. This video, filmed on Saturday, shows the sky over Brentwood, Los Angeles, turning an eerie orange-red due to smoke from the wildfires in the area.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 16 people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, burned more than 37,000 acres, and displaced tens of thousands as of Saturday, January 11.

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US: Death Toll Rises As California Wildfires Expand In Los Angeles 2

Fierce wildfires continued to rage in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least 16 people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, burned more than 37,000 acres, and displaced tens of thousands as of Saturday, January 11.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 7

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 6

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 4

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 5

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least eleven people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 3

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least ten people dead. The flames have destroyed thousands of structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Friday, January 10.

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US: Air Quality Alert Issued As Wildfires Rage In Southern California

An air quality alert was issued for much of Southern California on Friday, January 8, as fierce wildfires have been raging in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds. The National Weather Service advised residents to remain indoors with their windows closed and to wear N95 masks if they have to go outside.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least six people dead. The flames have destroyed 1,000 structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Thursday, January 9. There are currently five fires burning in the area, including the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, and the Lidia Fire, as well as the newly discovered Kenneth Fire.

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US: Fierce Wildfires Rage In Los Angeles, Causing Devastating Destruction And Deaths 2

Fierce wildfires have raged in the greater Los Angeles area amid dry conditions and high winds, leaving at least six people dead. The flames have destroyed 1,000 structures, forcing nearly 180,000 people to evacuate their homes as of Thursday, January 9. There are currently five fires burning in the area, including the Palisades Fire, the Eaton Fire, the Hurst Fire, and the Lidia Fire, as well as the newly discovered Kenneth Fire.

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Satellite Images Show Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

HANDOUT - Los Angeles County is grappling with multiple devastating wildfires that erupted in early January 2025, fuelled by parched conditions and fierce Santa Ana winds reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Thousands of structures have been destroyed, and evacuation orders remain in effect across several areas. One of the largest blazes, the Palisades Fire, broke out on the morning of 7 January near the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood. Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 shows the fire shortly after it ignited, with plumes of smoke streaming westward towards the Pacific Ocean. By the afternoon of 8 January, the fire had scorched over 11,000 acres (44 square kilometres) and advanced along the Pacific Coast Highway towards Malibu, according to Cal Fire. Farther inland, the Eaton Fire erupted in Altadena, north of downtown Los Angeles, on the evening of 7 January. Rapidly spreading, it engulfed over 10,000 acres, impacting areas of Pasadena and Altadena. Meanwhile, the Hurst Fi

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Satellite Images Show Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

HANDOUT - Los Angeles County is grappling with multiple devastating wildfires that erupted in early January 2025, fuelled by parched conditions and fierce Santa Ana winds reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Thousands of structures have been destroyed, and evacuation orders remain in effect across several areas. One of the largest blazes, the Palisades Fire, broke out on the morning of 7 January near the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood. Satellite imagery from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 shows the fire shortly after it ignited, with plumes of smoke streaming westward towards the Pacific Ocean. By the afternoon of 8 January, the fire had scorched over 11,000 acres (44 square kilometres) and advanced along the Pacific Coast Highway towards Malibu, according to Cal Fire. Farther inland, the Eaton Fire erupted in Altadena, north of downtown Los Angeles, on the evening of 7 January. Rapidly spreading, it engulfed over 10,000 acres, impacting areas of Pasadena and Altadena. Meanwhile, the Hurst Fi

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Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 4

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

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Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 3

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

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Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.