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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm 2

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin 2

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

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US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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US: Huge Shelf Cloud Spotted in Northeast Ohio

A massive shelf cloud was spotted in Northeast Ohio on Tuesday evening, March 31, as powerful storms swept across the region.

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China: Children Nearly Hit by Sudden Water Tornado in Henan

On March 22, 2026, in Xinyang, Henan, China, a sudden water tornado formed on a calm pond and rushed toward a group of children playing nearby — then vanished within seconds. The children were unharmed.

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US: Stunning Solar Halo Spotted Over Rochester With Aircraft Passing Through

A stunning solar halo was captured over Rochester during the daytime on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with an aircraft passing through the scene, adding a striking sense of scale to the atmospheric phenomenon.

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US: Rainbow Arches Over Studio City, Los Angeles

A large rainbow appeared over Studio City, Los Angeles, viewed from Mulholland Drive near Fryman Canyon Park on Tuesday, February 17.

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US: Thundersnow Captured in Northern Minnesota

Thundersnow was captured in northern Minnesota on Tuesday, February 17, as a powerful storm system moved into the region.

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China: Dust Devil Sweeps Through Chengdu Park, Lifting Debris

On February 1, 2026, a dust devil swept through the Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park in Chengdu, Sichuan, lifting debris into the air as campers and visitors filmed the dramatic scene.

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding 2

Storm Leonardo battered Portugal, triggering flooding in several areas, including Alcacer do Sal, where dozens of people were rescued as the Sado River overflowed and parts of the town were submerged.

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UK: Storm Ingrid Batters Southwest England

Huge waves battered the coasts of Cornwall and Devon on Friday, January 23, as Storm Ingrid brought disruptive weather to southwest England and south Wales.

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US: Winter Storm Creates Rare Snow Rollers in New York Suburb

Dozens of rare “snow rollers” appeared overnight in the Rochester suburb of Chili, New York, after a winter storm brought strong winds and fresh snow. The unusual snow formations develop only under specific conditions, when wind, moisture and temperature combine to allow snow to roll and grow naturally.

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US: Thundersnow Lights Up Sky in Salem, Ohio

Rare thundersnow was captured in Salem, Ohio on Wednesday, January 21.

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US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

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China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place 2

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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France: Paris Area Sees Snow After Storm, Driving Restrictions Stay in Place

Paris and surrounding areas woke up to several centimeters of snow on Sunday, November 23. Météo France lifted the related orange alert, though speed limits and driving restrictions remained in effect.

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Portugal: Tornado-Like Wind Phenomenon Damages Albufeira, Leaving One Dead

A tornado-like "extreme wind phenomenon" ripped through a campsite near Albufeira in Portugal's Algarve region, leaving an 85-year-old British woman dead and over 30 people injured across the area. The storm, which was named by the Spanish meteorological service, affected Portugal and parts of Spain, Britain and Ireland.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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Australia: Southern Lights Light Up Skies Amid Severe Geomagnetic Storm

A severe geomagnetic storm triggered by multiple coronal mass ejections caused one of the most spectacular Southern Lights displays across parts of Australia.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 2

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Possible Tornado Reported in Orange Beach, Alabama

A possible tornado was reported in Orange Beach, Alabama on Sunday, October 26, as tornado-warned storms tore through the region.

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New Zealand: Rare Red Warnings Issued as Powerful Wind Storm Rips Through Country

A powerful storm with winds up to 96 mph swept across New Zealand's North and South Islands, causing massive disruption that left around 90,000 homes without power and forced flight cancellations. Authorities issued rare red wind warnings as the storm ripped roofs off houses, knocked down trees and power lines, and tragically resulted in at least one fatality in Wellington.

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US: King Tide and Supermoon Swell Flood Coastal Streets in South Florida

A king tide combined with a supermoon swell flooded streets in South Florida’s coastal areas on Tuesday night. The high tide was expected to peak Wednesday morning between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., bringing saltwater intrusion to low-lying roads and properties

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US: King Tide Causes Coastal Flooding in Florida

The Atlantic Coast's King Tides, caused by the supermoon combined with persistent onshore tides, raised coastal waters and led to continued flooding along Florida's coast. This video shows flooded road in Hollywood Beach, southern Florida on Sunday morning, October 5.

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Philippines: Tropical Storm Matmo Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Luzon 2

Typhoon Matmo, locally named Paolo, weakened into a tropical storm while crossing Luzon in the Philippines on Friday, October 3, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, which caused flooding and evacuations in parts of the northern regions.

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Philippines: Tropical Storm Matmo Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding to Northern Luzon

Typhoon Matmo, locally named Paolo, weakened into a tropical storm while crossing Luzon in the Philippines on Friday, October 3, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding and evacuations in parts of northern region.

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Mexico: Record Rains in 34 Years Cause Widespread Mexico City Flooding

Record heavy rains in 34 years caused widespread flooding and damage across Mexico City from Saturday night, September 27, through Sunday.

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Philippines: Aftermath of Typhoon Bualoi, At Least 26 Confirmed Dead

Typhoon Bualoi, locally named Opong, left a trail of destruction in the Philippines after it brought torrential rains and powerful winds to the central Philippines and southern Luzon on Friday, September 26.　According to reports, the storm killed at least 26 people, left 14 missing, and injured 33 others.

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China: Beijing Go-Kart Track Hit by Sudden Hailstorm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a man was driving a go-kart when a sudden hailstorm hit. The track was quickly covered with icy pellets, making it slippery and reducing visibility. The man struggled to control the kart but managed to steer carefully until the hail eased.

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China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

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China: Beijing Streets Covered in Thick Hail After Severe Storm

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, streets and sidewalks were covered with thick layers of hail. Cars were trapped, and pedestrians carefully walked across icy roads.

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China: Rare Hailstorm Pummels Beijing 2

On September 13, 2025, in Beijing, China, a hailstorm dropped large ice chunks, scattering leaves and debris. Residents described the storm as terrifying and intense.

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RECAP: Record Rain Batters Tokyo as Chiba Sees Tornado-Like Event

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused extreme weather across the Kanto region on Thursday, September 11. In Tokyo, Setagaya Ward recorded 92.0 mm of rain and Ota Ward 88.5 mm in just one hour, with some central areas receiving over 100 mm. The intense downpours disrupted rail and airport services and caused rivers including the Yazawa and Tachiai to overflow. Meanwhile, in Chiba Prefecture, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba 2

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Prompting Weather Warnings

A dust storm swept through the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, September 3 as the National Weather Service issued warnings for thunderstorm, flash flooding and dust storm warnings.

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Spain: Dust Devil Swirls Through Burnt Area in Puercas, Zamora

A dramatic dust devil was spotted swirling above the charred landscape of Puercas, in the province of Zamora, where a large wildfire had raged earlier this month. The phenomenon, resembling a small tornado, occurred in the burned-out hills after the flames had devastated thousands of hectares of forest.

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US: Stunning Rainbow Appears Over Florida Sky

A vivid rainbow stretched across the Florida sky on Monday, August 18, delighting onlookers.

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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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US: Chattanooga Faces Flash Flooding, Hamilton County Declares State of Emergency

Torrential rain struck across southern Tennessee on Tuesday, August 12, causing flash flooding and dozens of water rescues in Chattanooga. Roads and highways were closed, including I-24 between US 27 and I-75 due to flooding. Hamilton County was under a local state of emergency due to widespread flash flooding.

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Italy: Waterspout Spotted off Tortoreto, Teramo

A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Tortoreto, a seaside town in the province of Teramo, Abruzzo region, Southern Italy, on Tuesday, July 29.

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China: Miraculous Mirage Makes Ship Appear to Float Above Pier in Zhejiang

Residents in Zhejiang, China, witnessed a stunning mirage on July 27, 2025, where a large ship appeared to float above a pier. The natural optical illusion blurred the horizon, making the vessel look suspended in the sky, leaving onlookers amazed as they filmed the surreal scene.

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US: Waterspout Seen off North Topsail Beach in North Carolina

A waterspout was seen off North Topsail Beach in North Carolina on Tuesday, July 29.

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Japan: Tsunami Observed in Coastal Areas After M8.8 Russia Quake 3

On July 30, following an earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, tsunami waves reached coastal areas along Japan’s Pacific shoreline. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued tsunami warnings for wide areas along the coast.