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US: Tornado Spotted Near Braman, Oklahoma

A tornado was captured near Braman, Oklahoma on Thursday, April 23.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Tornado Hits Enid, Oklahoma 2

A tornado struck Enid, Oklahoma, on Thursday night, April 23, damaging homes and hitting Vance Air Force Base. Several injuries were confirmed on the city's south side, with no fatalities reported. The twister moved through residential areas, an airport, and several colleges before heading toward the nearby town of Fairmont. A separate tornado was also confirmed near Braman, Kay County, around 7:30 p.m.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms prompted multiple weather warnings for threats including tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail as they swept through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Paynesville.

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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.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Nebraska and Iowa

Multiple tornadoes and dust clouds were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on April 17, due to supercell thunderstorms. A video captures a rotating storm cloud about 10 miles west of I-29 in Bartlett, Fremont County, Iowa, moments before a possible tornado fully rotated.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued in Illinois, Rotating Clouds Spotted in Morris

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in Morris, Grundy County.

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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.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Over Qinghai Lake

On October 9, 2024, a spectacular natural phenomenon was captured over Qinghai Lake in Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in northwestern China’s Qinghai Province. In the video, a thick layer of clouds hovered in the sky while a massive column of water shot straight from the lake's surface toward the clouds. This rare event, known as a waterspout, resembled a giant dragon playing in the water, as if linking the lake to the sky. Waterspouts are a type of tornado that forms over water, featuring a rapidly rotating funnel of wind driven by intense low pressure. The breathtaking scene left Chinese onlookers in awe of nature’s power and beauty.

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US: Multiple Funnel Clouds Seen In Eastern Iowa Amid Tornado-Warned Storms

Multiple funnel clouds were reported in parts of eastern Iowa on Tuesday, June 25. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for several counties including Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, and others.

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Canada: Funnel Clouds Spotted In British Columbia’s Fraser Valley Amid Storms

Funnel clouds were spotted in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia on Saturday, June 15. Locals in Abbotsford and Chilliwack saw the cloud formation as a thunderstorm moved over the area.

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US: Funnel Clouds, Tornadoes Spotted In Nebraska Amid Severe Thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms ripped through Iowa and Nebraska on Tuesday, April 16, producing confirmed tornadoes. This footage taken near the intersection of 310th Avenue and 355th Street in Platte Center, Nebraska shows a thin tornado-like formation barely touching the ground.

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US: Tornado Touches Down In Central Oklahoma Amid Severe Weather 3

A tornado touched down near Kingfisher, central Oklahoma, on Monday, April 1, as major cities and counties across the state were placed under a tornado watch. This video shows funnel clouds seen from south Edmond.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Moves Through Midwest, Bringing Intense Lightning, Hail To Wisconsin 2

A severe thunderstorm moved through parts of the Midwest on Thursday, February 8, bringing tornado threats, intense lightning, and hail. Tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Wisconsin, and thousands of homes were left without power. This video shows lightning illuminating storm clouds in New Berlin, southeastern Wisconsin.

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