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Italy: Terrifying Ocean Surge Slams Coastal Road in Scilla

A video captured a terrifying moment when an ocean surge crashed onto a coastal road in the Italian town of Scilla on January 11, 2026. Two vehicles approaching a seaside tunnel were briefly stranded as a massive wave from the Tyrrhenian Sea swept across the road, flooding the lane. Both cars slowly reversed away as waves continued to pound the shoreline. No injuries were reported.

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians stand near concrete barriers along the coast in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A Palestinian child sits on a damaged metal structure along the seashore in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians work to reinforce sand barriers near damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians gather near damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Palestinian children play on a damaged metal structure by the sea in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents and scattered belongings in a coastal displacement camp in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians gather near damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians stand near damaged tents along the coast in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A view shows damaged tents along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A Palestinian child carries belongings near a damaged tent along the coast in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

A Palestinian child walks near a damaged tent in a displacement camp in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians stand near damaged tents along the coast in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tents Damaged By Storms - Khan Yunis

Displaced Palestinians walk near tents set up along the seafront in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on December 28, 2025. Rough weather damaged makeshift shelters, worsening living conditions for displaced residents sheltering near the sea. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Sea Foam Covers Yesnaby Shoreline as Storm Bram Brings Rough Waves

Storm Bram swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. In Yesnaby, the intense weather generated rough waves and sea foam that covered the shoreline on the Orkney Islands.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings 2

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Hits Cat 5, Sparks Evacuations and Warnings

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength as it approached Jamaica, bringing winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and up to 1 meter (40 inches) of rain. The slow-moving storm was located southwest of Kingston and is expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday. Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas including Port Royal, opened nearly 900 shelters, and closed both international airports. Officials warned of “catastrophic” flash floods and landslides.

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China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

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US: Florida Sees Rough Surf Conditions as Hurricane Erin Approaches

Hurricane Erin downgraded to a Category 2 storm on Tuesday, August 19, but remained powerful, driving sustained wind gusts. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast. This video taken at Vilano Beach in St. Augustine, Florida, shows the waves turning rough as Erin approaches.

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Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan - China

(250613) -- SANYA, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds and rough waves are seen at the Dadonghai sea area in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 13, 2025. As Typhoon Wutip continued to strengthen, the Hainan provincial meteorological service maintained a Level III typhoon alert as of 11 a.m. Friday. As of 10 a.m. on Friday, the storm's center was located over coastal waters near Ledong Li Autonomous County, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching 28 meters per second. By 8 p.m., downpours are expected in many parts of the province. According to meteorological forecasts at noon, Typhoon Wutip is expected to move northward at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometers per hour, with little change in intensity. Photo by Zhao Yingquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Wutip Hits Hainan - China

(250613) -- SANYA, June 13, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Strong winds and rough waves are seen at the Dadonghai sea area in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, June 13, 2025. As Typhoon Wutip continued to strengthen, the Hainan provincial meteorological service maintained a Level III typhoon alert as of 11 a.m. Friday. As of 10 a.m. on Friday, the storm's center was located over coastal waters near Ledong Li Autonomous County, with maximum sustained winds near the center reaching 28 meters per second. By 8 p.m., downpours are expected in many parts of the province. According to meteorological forecasts at noon, Typhoon Wutip is expected to move northward at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometers per hour, with little change in intensity. Photo by Zhao Yingquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Large Swells Batter East Coast as Cyclone Alfred Approaches 2

Large swells battered the east coast of Australia on Wednesday, March 5, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred barreled toward the region.

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Australia: Large Swells Batter East Coast as Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Large swells battered the east coast of Australia on Wednesday, March 5, as Tropical Cyclone Alfred barreled toward the region.

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UK: Sea Foam Blankets Coastlines As Storm Darragh Sweeps Across Country

Storm Darragh swept across Ireland and the UK, causing widespread damage and power outages. Along the coast, strong winds and rough waves caused sea foam to rise and cover the shoreline.

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Ireland: Severe Weather With Heavy Rain And Strong Winds Strikes Waterford

Inclement weather with heavy rain and high winds struck Waterford, southeast Ireland on Sunday, September 29.

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China: Sudden High Waves Topple Tourists In Qingdao

On August 27, 2024, visitors to the Badaxia Residential District in Qingdao, Shandong Province, eastern China, experienced a dramatic turn of events as sudden high waves knocked down several people. The weather was overcast and gloomy, and the sea suddenly became rough, and the tide came in quickly. As the fierce waves surged, tourists at the shore rushed to safety.

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Japan: Typhoon Ampil Brings Torrential Rains, Strong Winds To Kanto Region 7

Typhoon Ampil (No. 7) developed into a powerful storm and approached the Kanto region, including Tokyo, on Friday, August 16. Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings for violent winds and mudslides, as well as high tides, flooding, and swollen and overflowing rivers.

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France: Storm Pierrick – Big Waves Hit Coast Of Brittany 2

Big waves hit the coast of Brittany, western France on Monday, April 8 as Storm Pierrick swept across the country.

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UK: Storm Pierrick – High Winds And Big Waves Batter England Coasts 5

Storm Pierrick brought high winds and big waves to parts of southwest England on Tuesday, April 9. Parts of Cornwall and Devon saw overnight gusts of up to 75 mph. A yellow weather warning was in place until 6 a.m. on April 9.

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UK: Storm Pierrick – High Winds And Big Waves Batter England Coasts 4

Storm Pierrick brought high winds and big waves to parts of southwest England on Tuesday, April 9. Parts of Cornwall and Devon saw overnight gusts of up to 75 mph. A yellow weather warning was in place until 6 a.m. on April 9.

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UK: Storm Pierrick – High Winds And Big Waves Batter England Coasts 3

Storm Pierrick brought high winds and big waves to parts of southwest England on Tuesday, April 9.

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UK: Storm Pierrick – High Winds And Big Waves Batter England Coasts 2

Storm Pierrick brought high winds and big waves to parts of southwest England on Tuesday, April 9.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 8

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6.

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UK: Storm Pierrick – High Winds And Big Waves Batter England Coasts

Storm Pierrick brought high winds and big waves to parts of southwest England on Tuesday, April 9.

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UK: Aftermath Of Storm Kathleen Brings High Winds And Waves To Coastal Areas 4

Strong winds and high waves continued to hit the UK coasts on Monday, April 8, after Storm Kathleen brought travel and power disruptions on the weekend. The aftermath of the storm is forecast to last over the next few days as weather warnings have been issued for parts of southern England, western Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland from Monday to Tuesday evening.

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UK: Aftermath Of Storm Kathleen Brings High Winds And Waves To Coastal Areas 2

Strong winds and high waves continued to hit the UK coasts on Monday, April 8, after Storm Kathleen brought travel and power disruptions on the weekend. The aftermath of the storm is forecast to last over the next few days as weather warnings have been issued for parts of southern England, western Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland from Monday to Tuesday evening.

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UK: Aftermath Of Storm Kathleen Brings High Winds And Waves To Coastal Areas 3

Strong winds and high waves continued to hit the UK coasts on Monday, April 8, after Storm Kathleen brought travel and power disruptions on the weekend. The aftermath of the storm is forecast to last over the next few days as weather warnings have been issued for parts of southern England, western Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland from Monday to Tuesday evening.

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UK: Aftermath Of Storm Kathleen Brings High Winds And Waves To Coastal Areas

Strong winds and high waves continued to hit the UK coasts on Monday, April 8, after Storm Kathleen brought travel and power disruptions on the weekend. The aftermath of the storm is forecast to last over the next few days as weather warnings have been issued for parts of southern England, western Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland from Monday to Tuesday evening.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 7

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 6

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 4

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6.

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Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 3

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6. Videos posted on social media show big waves hitting the coasts across the regions.