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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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France: Storm Benjamin Brings Strong Winds, Alerts Issued for Several Areas 4

France is bracing for Storm Benjamin on Thursday, October 23, as strong winds of up to 140 km/h, heavy rain, and high waves affect much of the country. Météo-France has issued orange alerts for 19 departments due to wind, flooding, and coastal submersion risks. No region is spared, with both coastal and inland areas, including the Massif Central and Corsica, experiencing severe weather. This video captures the chaos caused by the gusty winds of Storm Benjamin in Annemasse.

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France: Storm Benjamin Brings Strong Winds, Alerts Issued for Several Areas 3

France is bracing for Storm Benjamin on Thursday, October 23, as strong winds of up to 140 km/h, heavy rain, and high waves affect much of the country. Météo-France has issued orange alerts for 19 departments due to wind, flooding, and coastal submersion risks. No region is spared, with both coastal and inland areas, including the Massif Central and Corsica, experiencing severe weather. This video captures the chaos caused by the gusty winds of Storm Benjamin in Annemasse.

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China: Powerful Wind Bends Trees and Knocks Over Scooters in Guangzhou

A storm with gusty winds and heavy rainfall battered Guangzhou, Guangdong, on September 17. This video shows trees bent nearly to a right angle amid the severe weather, while several scooters were knocked to the ground.

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US: Storm Approaches Southern Davis County, UT With High Winds and Hail

A storm emerging from the Great Salt Lake was expected to reach southern Davis County, bringing wind gusts and hail.

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Spain: Sudden Heat Gust Hits Granada Beaches, Forcing Evacuation and Rescues 2

A sudden thermal gust hit the beaches of Motril, Salobreña, and Torrenueva in Granada on Sunday evening, August 17, causing umbrellas, inflatables, and paddleboards to fly and prompting authorities to evacuate the sand and advise residents to stay indoors. The Civil Guard rescued three bathers, and two more were assisted by a rescue boat. The phenomenon coincided with a rapid temperature rise to 40.1°C and wind gusts up to 86.8 km/h, which also produced a small waterspout over Torrenueva.

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Dominican Republic: Hurricane Erin Brings Heavy Rains, Gusty Winds

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, further weakened from Category 5 to a Category 3 storm on Sunday, August 17, as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean north of the Caribbean. Erin produced gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

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Canada: EF-1 Downburst Hits Mitchell, Ontario, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 downburst with estimated maximum wind speeds of 150 km/h tore through Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth, on Thursday, July 24, damaging barns, power poles, trees, and crops.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

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US: Storms Sweep Through Northeast Ohio, Bring Hail and Strong Winds

Northeast Ohio was hit by powerful storms on Wednesday, June 18, bringing gusty winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds to Oklahoma

A severe thunderstorm moved through central and eastern Oklahoma on Tuesday night, June 17, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.

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US: Storms With Furious Winds Lash South Texas, Power Outage Reported 2

Severe storms with furious winds lashed South Texas on Thursday, May 8. Jim Wells County was hit particularly hard with gusts reached up to 89 mph and a power outage for 5,300 people. Some school districts were closed on Friday.

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US: Storms With Furious Winds Lash South Texas, Power Outage Reported

Severe storms with furious winds lashed South Texas on Thursday, May 8. Jim Wells County was hit particularly hard with gusts reached up to 89 mph and a power outage for 5,300 people. Some school districts were closed on Friday.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Wind, Rain, Hail to Central Florida

A storm system moved through Central Florida on Friday, May 9, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain, and hail.

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US: Trees Sway Violently as Tornado-Warned Storms Sweep Through Louisiana

Tornado-warned thunderstorms swept through Louisiana on Tuesday, May 6, bringing intense rainfall, damaging winds, and large hail. This video was filmed on campus at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), showing trees being violently swayed by winds

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US: Isolated Severe Storms Bring Hail, Damaging Winds, Flood to South Florida 3

Isolated severe storms hit South Florida on Monday, May 5. The area experienced damaging winds, large hail up to 1 inch, flooding, and a possible tornado.

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US: Isolated Severe Storms Bring Hail, Damaging Winds, Flood to South Florida 2

Isolated severe storms hit South Florida on Monday, May 5. The area experienced damaging winds, large hail up to 1 inch, flooding, and a possible tornado.

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US: Isolated Severe Storms Bring Hail, Damaging Winds, Flood to South Florida

Isolated severe storms hit South Florida on Monday, May 5. The area experienced damaging winds, large hail up to 1 inch, flooding, and a possible tornado.

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US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

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France: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Paris, Causing Damage

Intense thunderstorms hit Paris on Saturday, May 3, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and approximately marble-sized hail. Hailstones blanketed some streets, causing damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

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France: Intense Hailstorm Strikes Paris, Causing Damage 2

Intense thunderstorms hit Paris on Saturday, May 3, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and approximately marble-sized hail. Hailstones blanketed some streets, causing damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.

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India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, with more rain and gusty winds expected.

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India: Severe Storms Lash Delhi-NCR, Causing Fatalities and Flight Delays 2

Severe storm hit Delhi and the National Capital Region on Friday, May 2, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Hundreds of flights experienced delays. According to reports, a woman and her three children were killed after a tree fell on their house in Delhi. This video shows flooded street in New Delhi. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, with more rain and gusty winds expected.

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China: Billboard Blown Down by Gusty Wind Amid Sandstorm in Yinchuan

On April 11, 2025, in Yinchuan, located in northwestern China’s Ningxia province, a video captured an intense sandstorm turning the sky yellow and dark. The atmosphere appeared apocalyptic as dust filled the air. Suddenly, a nearby building was blown over by the powerful wind. Its steel frame crumbled and fell onto several parked vehicles, causing panic among onlookers and drivers. The frightening scene shocked Chinese viewers online. Many compared it to a scene from a disaster movie, with nature showing its uncontrollable force.

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US: Gusty Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Maricopa, AZ

On April 14, several virga showers moved through the area around Gila Bend in Maricopa, causing gusty winds, blowing dust, and visibility of less than one mile, according to the National Weather Service.

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China: Boy in Beijing Effortlessly Glides on Skateboard Powered by Strong Winds

This is the delightful moment that a young boy experienced a unique skateboarding adventure, propelled forward by the gusty winds while seated with an umbrella in hand. On April 12, 2025, in Beijing, the video showed the boy comfortably seated on his skateboard, clutching an umbrella that caught the wind and pulled him along the pavement. The scene unfolded without any manual effort from the boy, as the wind did all the work, turning a simple ride into an exhilarating journey through the neighborhood. The video quickly gained popularity for its depiction of youthful creativity and the pure joy of an unexpected wind-powered ride. The video ended with the boy slowing to a stop as the wind died down.

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US: Severe Storms Lash Philadelphia Region With Heavy Rain

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for the Philadelphia region early Friday morning, April 4. Fast-moving storms dropped hail in some parts of the region, while others saw heavy rain with strong wind.

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China: Wugong Mountain Visitors Battle Extreme Wind

This is the stunning moment that nature's force was captured, as visitors struggled against relentless winds. On February 17, 2025, in Pingxiang, Jiangxi, the video vividly captured when gusts of wind, with no trees to block them, buffeted visitors on Wugong Mountain. Individuals were seen grappling to maintain balance, with some nearly being swept off their feet by the powerful gusts of wind. Fortunately, the event concluded without any reported injuries, but the video serves as a dramatic reminder of the mountain's unpredictable weather conditions.

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US: Blizzard Hits Eastern Nebraska with Dangerous Gusty Winds 3

A severe blizzard hit Nebraska on Tuesday, March 4, bringing sideways snow and strong winds that continued into Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gust of 77 mph was recorded in Fairbury.

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US: Blizzard Hits Eastern Nebraska with Dangerous Gusty Winds

A severe blizzard hit Nebraska, on Tuesday, March 4, bringing sideways snow and strong winds. The National Weather Service issued high wind advisories due to the dangerous conditions. The latest update indicates an expanded blizzard warning across more counties. This is due to the combination of heavy snow and potentially dangerous wind gusts exceeding 65 mph.

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Canada: Cold Front Brings Heavy Snow And Reduces Visibility In Toronto Area 3

On Monday, January 27, a strong cold front swept through the Greater Toronto Area, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, significantly reduced visibility, and a sharp drop in temperature.

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Canada: Cold Front Brings Heavy Snow And Reduces Visibility In Toronto Area 2

On Monday, January 27, a strong cold front swept through the Greater Toronto Area, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, significantly reduced visibility, and a sharp drop in temperature.

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Canada: Cold Front Brings Heavy Snow And Reduces Visibility In Toronto Area

On Monday, January 27, a strong cold front swept through the Greater Toronto Area, bringing heavy snow, gusty winds, significantly reduced visibility, and a sharp drop in temperature.

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US: Rainfall Arrives In Southern California Accompanied By Winds And Hail 3

Rainfall arrived in Southern California on Saturday night, January 25, bringing the potential for gusty winds and hailstorms in some areas. Heavier rain was forecasted for Sunday afternoon, with a flood watch remaining in effect through Monday afternoon.

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US: Rainfall Arrives In Southern California Accompanied By Winds And Hail 2

Rainfall arrived in Southern California on Saturday night, January 25, bringing the potential for gusty winds and hailstorms in some areas. Heavier rain was forecasted for Sunday afternoon, with a flood watch remaining in effect through Monday afternoon.

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US: Rainfall Arrives In Southern California Accompanied By Winds And Hail

Rainfall arrived in Southern California on Saturday night, January 25, bringing the potential for gusty winds and hailstorms in some areas. Heavier rain was forecasted for Sunday afternoon, with a flood watch remaining in effect through Monday afternoon.

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UK: Massive Waves Batter Coasts As Storm Bert Strikes

Massive waves battered the coastline of Cornwall as Storm Bert brought wind and rain to the UK.

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Recap – Hurricane Milton Batters Florida With Damaging Wind, Heavy Rain

Hurricane Milton struck Florida on Wednesday, October 9 bringing high winds, heavy rain and dozens of tornadoes. The storm caused widespread flooding and significant destruction across the state. According to reports, at least 23 deaths related to Milton have been confirmed.

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China: Gazebo Blown Away By Strong Winds In Eastern Jiangsu

On September 16, 2024, in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, a video captured the moment when a powerful gust of wind blew a gazebo away amid severe weather with strong winds and heavy rain. Chinese netizens were stunned by the video, commenting on the incredible strength of the wind that lifted the entire structure off the ground.

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China: Super Typhoon Yagi’s Gusty Wind Blows Off Sunshade Of Scooter In Guangdong

On September 5, 2024, in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, a video captured a tense moment as a mother and daughter faced strong winds during Super Typhoon Yagi. Riding an electric scooter with a sunshade on a busy road, the pair appeared helpless as the powerful winds made it difficult to control the vehicle. Fortunately, a few kind bystanders stepped in and helped push the scooter safely to the side of the road. The filmer also remarked, “The scooter's sunshade is great in sunny weather, but a nightmare during a typhoon. Everyone should stay safe in this kind of weather.”

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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.

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China: Electric Tricycle Pushed By Winds, Runs Off On Its Own During Rainstorm

On August 7, 2024, a comical scene was captured in Xian, Shaanxi Province, central China, when a sudden rainstorm descended. Amidst a cloudy backdrop, heavy rain hits the ground and splashes a dense mist of water, while a gusty wind blows the trees along the roadside to one side. During the storm, a tricycle parked outside the house of the filmer's grandfather appears abruptly in the video frame, driven by the wind and rain to slink down the slope and complete a comical escape by itself.

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US: Storm Beryl Causes Widespread Damage In Texas 2

Storm Beryl made landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, causing widespread damage.