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Defense Secretary Speaks at Lockheed Martin Facility - Fort Worth

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth, Texas facility on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" industry tour. The Fort Worth facility builds the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Forth Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Defense Secretary Speaks at Lockheed Martin Facility - Fort Worth

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth, Texas facility on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" industry tour. The Fort Worth facility builds the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. Photo by Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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China: Lightning-Fast Lizard Dashes Across Nanjing Pet Shop

On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.

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China: Penguin’s Lightning-Fast Dive Amazes Viewers in Jiangsu Zoo

On September 18, 2025, in Jiangsu, located in eastern China, a video showed a penguin leaping into the water. It darted across the pool like an arrow shot from a bow. The penguin swiftly turned around and swam back before jumping onto the shore in one quick motion. Its speed surprised many viewers. Chinese netizens said the chubby penguin proved that penguins are true swimming experts.

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China: Lightning Strikes Near Cars During Typhoon Kajiki in Hainan

Typhoon Kajiki lashed Hainan on August 24. This video captured the terrifying moment a lightning strike hit near passing vehicles on the road, but luckily no one was harmed.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued, Sirens Sound Over Cheyenne

A tornado warning was issued near the border of Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming on Friday, August 1. This video shows sirens blaring over Cheyenne, Wyoming, as a tornado-warned storm with lightning moved in.

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China: Lightning Strikes Parked Car in Hubei With Man Inside

On June 28, 2025, in Hubei, China, lightning struck a parked car while a man sat inside on the phone. Sparks flew, but he was unharmed. The roof was slightly damaged, and he drove off safely.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Orb Captured Over Mountains After Storm in Inner Mongolia

This eerie video captures a suspected ball lightning glowing over the mountains after a rainstorm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, on June 28, 2025. The mysterious orb floated in the dark, flickering like a lantern before fading into the night. No power lines or towers were seen nearby, adding to the intrigue.

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US: Flight to Dallas Flies Over Storm, Amazes Passengers

A Southwest Airlines flight from New York to Dallas encountered a storm about an hour before landing. A passenger captured video of lightning flashing beneath thick clouds.

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China: Lightning Strikes Through Rainbow as Sunset Paints Sky in Inner Mongolia

This is the stunning moment that a rare mix of lightning and rainbow lit up the sky, capturing a breathtaking scene that also featured sunset and colorful clouds. On May 11, 2025, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, the video showed a rare atmospheric phenomenon where a bolt of lightning slashed through the sky as a vivid rainbow arched across the horizon. As the sun began to set, casting an orange hue over the clouds, onlookers were treated to a mesmerizing display where multiple natural elements, lightning, rainbow, sunset, and painted clouds, had converged in one frame. The lightning bolt flashed dramatically across the sky just beneath the arc of the rainbow, creating a moment of natural beauty that was rarely seen together. The video ended with the lightning fading into the distance as the rainbow slowly dissolved into the dusky sky.

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US: Intense Lightning Strikes Off Coastline in Southern Florida

Severe thunderstorms moved through central and south Florida on Monday, June 2, bringing heavy rain, hail, and flash flooding and causing flight delays. This video shows the intense lightning seen off the gulf in Naples.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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US: Series of Lightning Strikes Captured Amid Thunderstorm in Texas

A series of massive lightning strikes was captured on camera near Westbrook, Texas on Thursday, May 29, as a thunderstorm swept through the area. The repeated flashes lit up the sky, showcasing the storm’s intensity.

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US: Significant Damage Reported in Kansas After Tornado-Producing Storm

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area. There are no reports of any injuries or deaths. This video was shot in Stockton, Kansas. According to the filmer, she was almost certain that the tree had been struck by lightning.

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US: Moment of Lightning Strike Causes Home Fire in Colleyville, Texas

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Colleyville, North Texas, on Monday afternoon, May 5. A home security camera caught the moment of the lightning strike, and fire and black smoke rising immediately after. Three people inside the house suffered minor injuries, reports say.

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US: Aftermath Left by Tornado in Lake City, Arkansas

A powerful EF-3 tornado struck Lake City, Arkansas, on Wednesday night, April 2nd, 2025, causing widespread damage. This video shows damaged solar panels and downed trees after severe weather.

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US: Massive Tornado Touches Down in Northeast Arkansas 3

A massive tornado touched down in northeast Arkansas on Wednesday, April 2. Storm damage was reported from several communities. This video was shot in Lake City, Arkansas.

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US: Massive Tornado Spotted in Northeast Arkansas

A massive tornado was spotted in northeast Arkansas on Wednesday, April 2 This video was shot in Bay, Arkansas.

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US: Thunderstorms Sweep Through Mississippi With Rain and Lightning

Thunderstorms struck parts of southern US states on Sunday, March 23, with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and hail. In west-central Mississippi, a tornado was reported by local authorities, and at least one home sustained damage. This video, filmed in Starkville, Mississippi, at approximately 10:45 p.m. local time, shows heavy rainfall and lightning.

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US: Powerful Thunderstorms Knock Down Trees in Western New York

Severe thunderstorms moved across western New York on Sunday, March 16, bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and quarter-sized hail. More than 2,000 homes reported power outages in the area as strong winds knocked down trees and power lines. This video captures downed trees by the storm in Monroe County.

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France: Strong Winds From Storm Herminia Whip Up Sea Foam Along Ushant Coastline

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. This video captures the coastline of Pointe de Pern in Ushant, covered in sea foam as a result of high winds brought by Herminia.

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US: More Tornado Warnings Issued Across Oklahoma After Weekend Of Destructive Storms

More tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Monday, November 4, after damaging storms that swept through the state over the weekend. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Edmond.

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China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 5

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 4

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 6

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 7

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 3

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 3

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Machida City, Tokyo.

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Japan: Thunderstorm Delivers Big Hail And Damaging Winds To Tokyo Area 2

A localized thunderstorm swept through the Kanto region on Thursday, September 19. In Hachioji City, located in western Tokyo, there were reports of damage from strong winds and hail. This video shows the heavy rain and fierce winds battering Sagamihara City, south of Tokyo.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Flooding Threat Continues In Southern City Of Wroclaw 2

As flooding began to recede elsewhere in Central Europe, swollen rivers still threaten the southern region of Poland. Seven deaths are reported in Poland as of writing. This video shows the flooding situation in Wroclaw.

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Poland: Residents Of Wrocław Form Lines To Build Sandbag Wall

Storm Boris pummeled Central and Eastern Europe, causing massive flooding. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a state of natural disaster in flooded areas. Tens of thousands of people were called for evacuation in the southwestern region, including Nysa. This video shows residents of Wrocław forming lines to build a sandbag wall.

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US: Wild Turkeys Take Shelter Under Trees As Thunderstorm Hits Fort Collins, Colorado

Storms brought damaging winds to northern parts of Colorado including Denver on Tuesday, September 17, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern counties. This video shows wild turkeys taking shelter from the storm under trees in Fort Collins.

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Japan: Mudslide In Kanagawa After Tropical Storm Shanshan Hits

Tropical Storm Shan Shan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding to Japan. 8 deaths and over 120 injuries have been reported across the country. This video shows the mudslide situation along Togawa forest road in Hadano after the severe weather. According to the reports, restoration and clean up would take longer than expected.

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US: Thunderstorm Brings Spectacular Lightning Show Over Oklahoma

This video shows a spectacular lightning show over Oklahoma filmed from inside a flight from Las Vegas to Nashville on Thursday, August 15, as severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of the state.

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Philippines: Strong Winds And Flooding Hit Luzon As Typhoon Gaemi Intensifies Monsoon 9

Severe impacts from Typhoon Gaemi, locally named Carina, were being felt in the Philippines on Tuesday, July 23, as it continued to enhance the southwest monsoon, bringing strong winds and flooding to parts of Luzon island. As of Tuesday morning, Gaemi slightly intensified and prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.2 over parts of the northernmost province of Batanes. The western portion of Luzon saw major flooding since Monday. This video shows a big tree that has fell at Fernando Air Base in Lipa City, Batangas due to strong winds.

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China: Man Takes Cover Behind Building Column From Violent Storm In Yanjiao

A violent storm descended on Yanjiao in northern China's Hebei province on July 7, bringing heavy rain and ferocious winds. This video shows a man taking cover inside a building, hiding behind a column from heavy rain and lashing winds. According to the weather forecast on July 5, many places in Hebei Province will face intense weather with heavy rain and gusty winds. The public was reminded to take precautions in the coming days.

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Canada: Shelf Cloud Looms Over Fort Erie As Remnants Of Hurricane Beryl Approaches Southern Ontario

The remnant of Hurricane Beryl arrived in southern Ontario on Wednesday, July 10, bringing torrential rains and flooding. This video shows a shelf cloud over an area around Fort Erie, filmed in the morning.

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US: Tornadoes Reported As Remnants Of Beryl Move Into Indiana 3

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Kentucky and Indiana on Tuesday, July 9, as remnants of Hurricane Beryl moved through the area. This video shows a large ominous cloud swirling amid a tornado warning was in effect for Batesville.

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US: Tornadoes Reported As Remnants Of Beryl Move Into Indiana 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Kentucky and Indiana on Tuesday, July 9, as remnants of Hurricane Beryl moved through the area. This video shows a possible tornado forming near Elberfeld, Indiana.

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US: Tornadoes Reported As Remnants Of Beryl Move Into Indiana

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Kentucky and Indiana on Tuesday, July 9, as remnants of Hurricane Beryl moved through the area. This video shows a possible tornado forming near Elberfeld, Indiana.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Tear Through Pittsburgh Area As Powerful Thunderstorms Hit Northeast

A line of powerful thunderstorms hit the Northeast on Wednesday, June 26, leaving two people dead and hundreds of thousands of homes without power. Multiple tornadoes were confirmed touching down in the Pittsburgh Area. This video shows a trailer truck overturned on I-70 in New Stanton.

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US: Flooding Hits Parts Of Massachusetts Amid Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Several counties in Massachusetts were placed under a severe thunderstorm watch as storms rolled through the state on Wednesday, June 26. This video shows flooding along Route 9 in Natick.

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China: Lightning Strike Startles Woman Filming A Selfie In Lhasa

A woman in Lhasa was startled by a lightning strike behind her when she was capturing a video outdoors on June 12.

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US: Powerful Thunderstorm Hits Omaha Area, Damaging Trees And Homes

A powerful thunderstorm hit the Omaha area on Tuesday, June 25, wreaking havoc. The storm brought strong winds and hail, knocking down trees, damaging homes, and shutting down Eppley Airfield. This video shows a collapsed home due to the storm in Council Bluffs, IA.

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US: Powerful Thunderstorm Hits Omaha Area, Damaging Trees And Homes 2

A powerful thunderstorm hit the Omaha area on Tuesday, June 25, wreaking havoc. The storm brought strong winds and hail, knocking down trees, damaging homes, and shutting down Eppley Airfield. This video shows a tree uprooted by the storm in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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China: Man Summons Lightning With Gestures Toward Stormy Sky In Harbin

Netizens on Chinese social media were amazed by a video of a man gesturing to summon lightning in Harbin on June 12. This video shows the man gestures something in the stormy sky and a lightning bolt appears immediately.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Moves Through Mid-Missouri

A storm moved through Mid-Missouri on Thursday night, June 13, prompting a tornado warning in multiple counties. This video shows lightning flashing in the sky and sirens blaring in Fulton, Callaway County, at 10:00 p.m.