US: Lightning Strike Captured as Thunderstorms Batter Nashville, Tennessee

A massive lightning strike was captured on camera in Middle Tennessee on Friday, November 7 as thunderstorms swept through the region, bringing damaging winds, hail, and a tornado threat.

China: Massive Tornado strikes Wulanhada Volcano in Inner Mongolia

On August 4, 2025, a rare giant yellow tornado swept through Wulanhada Volcano Geopark in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, damaging power poles and temporary buildings. The massive funnel cloud, likened to a “dragon sucking water,” lasted about 20 minutes, but no casualties were reported.

US: South Dakota Slammed by Multiple Tornadoes

Multiple tornadoes touched down in South Dakota on Monday, July 28. Tornado sightings were reported near Gregory, Burke, and Dixon.

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Watertown, South Dakota

On Sunday evening, July 27, a massive tornado made landfall near Watertown, South Dakota. The National Weather Service issued warnings and urged residents to to take shelter immediately.

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Morton, West Texas 2

A large tornado was spotted near Morton, West Texas on Thursday, June 5, as severe storms swept through the region.

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down Near Morton, West Texas

A large tornado was spotted near Morton, West Texas on Thursday, June 5, as severe storms swept through the region.

US: Massive Cloud Hovers Over Virginia Amid Severe Weather

A massive cloud hovered over Falls Church, Virginia on Friday, May 30, as severe storms impacted parts of the region. Tornado watches or warnings were issued in nearby areas as the weather system moved through.

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down in Northeast Arkansas 5

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

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

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.

US: Massive Tornado Touches Down in Northeast Arkansas 2

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.

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.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Over Sky Of Versailles As Tornado-Producing Storm Rolls Through Kentucky

Tornado-producing storms rolled through Kentucky on Sunday, May 26 bringing severe weather. Another round of rain was expected until Monday morning with risk of flooding. The video shows the massive shelf cloud over the sky of Versailles, KY on Sunday afternoon.

At least 3 killed, dozens injured after tornadoes rip through U.S. Louisiana

STORY: At least 3 killed, dozens injured after tornadoes rip through U.S. Louisiana DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tornadoes-hit areas STORYLINE: At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. One person was killed, and eight others were injured Wednesday when a tornado ripped through Killona, a small neighborhood in St. Charles Parish, the parish's president Matthew Jewell told local media outlet 4WWL. St. Charles Parish sheriff's office tweeted that multiple residences were heavily damaged in Killona as police were checking residences for injured or trapped people. Earlier on Wednesday, rescuers found the body of a 30-year-old mother under debris one street away from her home destroyed by an EF-2 tornado hitting Keithville on Tuesday night, according to th

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(221216) -- HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks by damaged houses after a tornado hits Arabi, New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, Dec. 15, 2022. At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOUISIANA-NEW ORLEANS-ARABI-TORNADO

(221216) -- HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks by falling trees after a tornado hits Arabi, New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, Dec. 15, 2022. At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOUISIANA-NEW ORLEANS-ARABI-TORNADO

(221216) -- HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A worker tries to recover the electricity after a tornado hits Arabi, New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, Dec. 15, 2022. At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOUISIANA-NEW ORLEANS-ARABI-TORNADO

(221216) -- HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man fixes the damaged roof after a tornado hits Arabi, New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States, Dec. 15, 2022. At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

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U.S.-LOUISIANA-NEW ORLEANS-ARABI-TORNADO

(221216) -- HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 15, 2022 shows damaged houses after a tornado hits Arabi, New Orleans, Louisiana, the United States. At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. (Photo by Lan Wei/Xinhua)

At least 3 dead, dozens injured after tornadoes hit south-central U.S.

STORY: At least 3 dead, dozens injured after tornadoes hit south-central U.S. DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of workers cleaning up debris 2. various of debris in front of Discount Tire store 3. various of workers cleaning up the damage of the Extra Space Storage 4. various of debris in front of resident areas STORYLINE: At least three people have been killed and dozens more injuried as of Wednesday after a massive winter storm spawned intense tornadoes across the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed. One person was killed, and eight others were injured Wednesday when a tornado ripped through Killona, a small neighborhood in St. Charles Parish, the parish's president Matthew Jewell told local media outlet 4WWL. More than 100 flights into and out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area airports were canceled and over 1,000 were delayed on Tuesday, according to the tracking service FlightAware. Xinhua News Agency corresponden