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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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US: Tornado Warnings Issued Across Central Illinois as Cold Front Brings Damaging Winds

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and watches across much of central Illinois on Sunday, December 28, as a powerful cold front moved through the state, bringing threats of damaging winds and tornadoes. A confirmed tornado was reported in Long Creek, near Decatur, where flying debris caused damage to roofs, windows, and trees.

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US: Severe Tornado Hits Harris County, Texas, Damaging 100+ Homes 2

A tornado struck Harris County, Texas, on Monday, November 24, damaging over 100 homes in the Houston area. No injuries were reported. The storm, caused by severe supercell thunderstorms, ripped off roofs and scattered debris, prompting a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warnings from the National Weather Service.

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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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Japan: Hokkaido Sees Flooding, Weather Alerts Amid Severe Storm

A developing band of rain clouds brought strong winds and heavy downpours across Hokkaido on Sunday, September 21, causing flooding in some areas and prompting meteorological authorities to issue weather alerts.

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US: Storm Cloud Looms Over Wichita as Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

A storm cloud loomed over Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday, September 3. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm alert for the area.

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China: Massive Dark Cloud Engulfs City Skyline in Zhanjiang

A massive dark cloud rolled into Zhanjiang on Saturday, August 23, 2025, swiftly engulfing half of the city’s skyline.

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China: Typhoon Kajiki Darkens Sky Over Sanya Bay, Hainan

On August 25, 2025, dramatic skies were recorded over Sanya Bay in southern China’s Hainan province as Typhoon Kajiki approached. Dark clouds quickly covered the sky, signaling the storm’s strength. Online, many compared it to last year’s typhoon, which left lasting fears. For locals by the sea, typhoons are common, but the power of Kajiki drew wide attention.

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China: Ominous Clouds Spotted Ahead of Torrential Downpour in Ulanqab

This video captures the sky turning ominously dark as massive black clouds gathered before a torrential downpour in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, on August 15, creating a scene reminiscent of an ancient poem.

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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: Rainbow Cloud Appears Over Storm in Shantou, Guangdong

Residents of Shantou, Guangdong, witnessed a breathtaking natural phenomenon on July 26. As storm clouds filled the sky, a vivid iridescent cloud—also known as a “rainbow cloud”—appeared above the dark mass. The colorful formation glowed with rainbow-like hues, resembling a radiant halo that gave the storm a magical, almost surreal aura.

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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.

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US: Shelf Cloud Rolls Over Minneapolis Sky

Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro area, experienced extreme heat and humidity ahead of intense storms on Sunday, July 27. These storms brought a threat of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Most of the state was under a slight risk (level 2 of 5) for severe weather, according to NOAA's Storm Prediction Center (SPC).

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Tornado-Producing Storms Sweep Through Minnesota

Severe thunderstorms prompted multiple weather warnings for threats including tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail as they swept through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Paynesville.

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US: Rainbow Brightens St. Cloud Sunset Amid Severe Weather Warning

Severe thunderstorms prompted multiple weather warnings for threats including tornadoes, flash flooding, damaging winds, and large hail as they swept through Minnesota on Sunday, July 27. This video shows a huge rainbow spotted over the sunset sky in St. Cloud amid a severe thunderstorm warning.

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China: Ominous Wall of Clouds Engulfs Sky Over Liuzhou, Guangxi

A massive wall of dark clouds rolled over Liuzhou, Guangxi, on June 23. The video captures the intense moment as thick black clouds suddenly engulfed the sky above the city. The dramatic scene stunned many viewers, with the sky resembling something out of a disaster movie.

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China: Ominous Clouds Captured Near Hainan as Typhoon Wipha Approaches

On July 19, 2025, a resident in Hainan, China, captured the ominous approach of Typhoon Wipha as dark, swirling clouds loomed over the sea. The video showed the typhoon’s outer bands turning the sky gray and turbulent, creating an eerie sense of pressure as the storm neared the coast.

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UK: Rare Possible Tornado Spotted in Marsden, West Yorkshire

A rare possible tornado was spotted in Marsden, West Yorkshire on Monday, July 21.

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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: Storm Cloud Rolls Into New Jersey Amid Tornado Warning

A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado swept through New Jersey on Tuesday, July 8, prompting a tornado warning for several counties. This video shows the storm cloud rolling into Columbus in Burlington County.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Northeast South Dakota 2

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Deuel County, South Dakota on Saturday, June 28, damaging homes and trees in their wake.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Reported in Northeast South Dakota

Multiple tornadoes were reported in Deuel County, South Dakota on Saturday, June 28, damaging homes and trees in their wake.

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US: Tornado Touches Down Near Bismarck, North Dakota

A tornado touched down near Bismarck, North Dakota on Friday, night, June 27.

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US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Pinellas County, Florida 3

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region.

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US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Pinellas County, Florida 2

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region. This video shows pieces of debris flying through the air in Clearwater.

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US: Possible Tornado Whips Debris Into Air in Largo, Florida

A possible tornado touched down in Pinellas County, Florida on Wednesday, June 25 as severe thunderstorms brought rain and hail to the region. This video shows pieces of debris flying through the air in Largo.

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US: Large Tornado Spotted Near Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota

A large possible tornado was spotted near Spiritwood Lake, North Dakota, on Friday, June 20, as a destructive storm swept across parts of the Midwest, leaving three people dead.

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US: Massive Low-Hanging Cloud Spotted Amid Violent Storm in Wichita

A large, low-hanging cloud was captured southwest of Wichita on the morning of Tuesday, June 17, as a violent storm caused damage across the city and surrounding areas.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Tornado Threats to North Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through northern Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large size hail, and tornado threats. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Richardson amid multiple warnings across the state.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Large Hail to West Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large hail, and tornado threats. This video shows hail pelting a household swimming pool in Big Spring, Texas.

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US: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southeast Colorado Springs in Colorado

A funnel cloud formed over southeast Colorado Springs on Friday, June 6.

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US: Funnel Cloud Spotted Over Southeast Colorado Springs in Colorado 2

A funnel cloud formed over southeast Colorado Springs on Friday, June 6.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 3

Multiple tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3, as another storms and tornadoes rolled through the state. At least 2 tornadoes were confirmed.

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US: Tornado Sirens Ring Out as Tornado Confirmed Near Kansas City, Missouri

Tornado sirens blared across Kansas City and surrounding areas on Tuesday, June 3, with one twister confirmed on the city's edge.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings 2

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest. A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma.

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US: Sirens Blare as Tornado Touches Down in Norman, Oklahoma

This video captures tornado sirens blaring in Norman, Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 3 as a tornado was confirmed near the city.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 3

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma 2

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Tornado Confirmed Near Norman, Oklahoma

A tornado was confirmed near Norman, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, June 3. It is not yet known if the storm has caused any damage as of writing.

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US: Rotating Cloud Spotted Amid Oklahoma Tornado Warnings

Multiple tornado warnings were issued around the Oklahoma City metro on Tuesday, June 3, as another round of severe storms moved through the Midwest, bringing the potential for hail, damaging winds and a risk of tornadoes.

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US: Possible Tornado Caught on Camera Near Brownfield, Texas

A suspected tornado was seen swirling near Brownfield as severe storms swept through northwestern Texas on Thursday, May 29.

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US: Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down in Southeast New Mexico

Multiple tornadoes touched down around Carlsbad in Eddy County, southeastern New Mexico, on Thursday, May 29.

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US: Funnel-Shaped Cloud Spotted in Maryland Amid Tornado Watch

A funnel-shaped cloud was spotted over Wheaton, Maryland, on the evening of Friday, May 30, as a tornado watch was issued for Montgomery County.

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US: Massive Shelf Cloud Looms Over Central Florida Skies

A massive, ominous shelf cloud was seen over eastern Central Florida, Florida on Thursday, May 29.

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US: Huge Shelf Cloud Seen Over Follett, Texas

A huge, dramatic shelf cloud forms ahead of a powerful thunderstorm over the Oklahoma-Texas border on Wednesday, May 28. This video was taken in Follett.

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US: Strong Storm Blasts Texas as Memorial Day Tornado Touches Down Near Menard

A tornado was spotted touching down just west of Menard, Texas, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. A strong storm brought gusty winds and large hail, up to baseball size, to the area.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through South and Central Texas, Bringing Large Hail 2

A tornado-warned storm swept through South and Central Texas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, bringing large hail and gusty winds.

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Australia: Dust Storm Hits NSW, Triggering Poor Air Quality in Sydney

A dust storm sweeping in from South Australia reached coastal New South Wales on Tuesday morning, shrouding towns in a yellowish haze, reducing visibility in some areas, and triggering very poor air quality across Sydney.

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US: Tornado-Warned Storm Sweeps Through South and Central Texas, Bringing Large Hail

A tornado-warned storm swept through South and Central Texas on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, bringing large hail and gusty winds.

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US: Multiple Tornado Touchdowns Reported Near Stamford, Texas

At least two tornado touchdowns were reported north of Stamford, northern Texas, on Sunday, May 25. A Tornado Warning was issued for Haskell and Jones counties.