China: Powerful Winds Batter Xi’an as Sudden Storm Strikes

This is the shocking moment that a violent storm struck Xi’an, unleashing heavy rain, gale-force winds, and hail that turned the cityscape into a scene of chaos. On May 8, 2025, in Xi’an’s Xianyang area, the video showed torrential rain pounding the streets while trees swayed violently under gale-force winds. Hailstones bounced off surfaces as visibility dropped rapidly, making the afternoon appear like night. The suddenness and intensity of the storm left onlookers visibly shaken. The video ended with rainwater flooding the streets and the storm continuing to rage, as people sheltered under overhangs and building entrances.

US: Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Sweep Through Missoula 2

A powerful thunderstorm with strong winds hit Missoula and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 24. At Mount Sentinel, wind gusts of 109 mph, the strength of a Category 2 hurricane, were recorded. It sparked wildfires, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving more than 20,000 homes without power.

US: Thunderstorms With Hurricane-Force Winds Sweep Through Missoula

A powerful thunderstorm with strong winds hit Missoula and surrounding areas on Wednesday, July 24. At Mount Sentinel, wind gusts of 109 mph, the strength of a Category 2 hurricane, were recorded. It sparked wildfires, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving more than 20,000 homes without power.

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.