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US: Blowing Snow and Gusty Winds Sweep Iowa

Strong gusts caused blowing snow and low visibility in Iowa on Wednesday, January 21. The National Weather Service has issued extreme cold warnings for most of the state until Friday.

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power, triggering dust storms, and closing highways.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves 2

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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US: Blizzard Slams Northern Iowa, Travel Severely Disrupted

A powerful blizzard swept across northern Iowa on Sunday, December 28, bringing travel to a standstill as major highways were closed due to blowing snow and whiteout conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday, December 29, with 2 to 7 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching up to 62 mph. Numerous crashes were reported statewide, and authorities warned of extremely hazardous and icy road conditions as temperatures rapidly dropped.

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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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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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China: Women Blown Over by Fierce Blizzard in Inner Mongolia

On November 22, 2025, footage captured two women struggling against powerful gusts and heavy snow, with one of them being blown to the ground by a sudden blast of wind in Inner Mongolia. The cold was so severe that their phone reportedly shut off within minutes from freezing temperatures.

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US: Hurricane-Force Winds Cause Widespread Power Outages in Colorado

Hurricane-force winds across Colorado downed power lines and left thousands without electricity, causing 185 flight delays at Denver International Airport and forcing multiple school districts to close on Thursday, December 18.

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UK: EasyJet Flight Attempts to Land During Storm Bram

Storm Bram swept across the UK, leaving thousands of travelers stranded on Wednesday morning, December 10. The storm's 90 mph winds have caused hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across major airports, including Manchester and Dublin. London Heathrow alone saw more than 600 inbound and outbound flights delayed and a further 32 cancelled on Tuesday, December 9. The Met Office has a series of yellow weather warnings for wind and rain that are continuing throughout Wednesday. This video was taken aboard a flight from Glasgow that attempted to land at Bristol Airport twice amid the storm.

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UK: Storm Bram Triggers Amber and Yellow Warnings for Wind and Rain

Storm Bram brought strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK, with Yellow and amber warnings issued on Tuesday, December 9.

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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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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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Spain: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Extremadura

Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds caused significant disruption in Spain’s Extremadura region on Wednesday, November 5. The city of Cáceres was particularly hard hit, receiving 18 liters of rain in just half an hour, which led to localized flooding, fallen branches, and damage to cars and businesses. Due to an orange alert for rain issued by AEMET, all afternoon academic activities at the University of Extremadura were suspended.

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US: Storm Lashes Northern California With High Winds, Travel Disruptions

A powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, November 5. Gusts reached up to around 90 mph in parts of Northern California, disrupting flights at San Francisco International Airport and prompting high wind warnings across coastal and mountain areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi (PH Tino) Threatens Central Islands

On Monday morning, November 3, Typhoon Kalmaegi (locally named Tino) intensified, prompting the state weather bureau (Pagasa) to place several areas in Visayas and Mindanao under Signal No. 3. The typhoon is moving west-southwestward at 25 kph, carrying maximum sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 150 kph. Its initial landfall is potentially forecast for Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands. A part of the video is dark as the power went off in the area.

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Japan: Construction Scaffolding Collapses in Chiba Amid Tornado Warning

A construction scaffolding collapsed at a shopping center in Chiba City, Japan, around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, October 31, after strong winds hit the area while a tornado warning was in effect. No injuries were reported.

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US: Whipping Winds and High Surf Hit Jersey Shore

A powerful storm caused widespread damage across the Tri-State area on Thursday, October 30, with barges washed up on Woodmont Beach in Connecticut. The system, which brought heavy flooding to roads and subway stations, also toppled trees. This video shows whipping winds and high surf hitting the Jersey Shore.

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Jamaica: Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, slammed into the coast of Jamaica near the city of Black River on Tuesday, October 28. The storm caused what the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned would be a "catastrophic" situation, leaving roughly 140,000 people cut off across the island. Approximately 25,000 tourists remained in Jamaica as recovery efforts began.

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RECAP: Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica, Leaving Trail of Destruction

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record in 2025, made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm on Tuesday, October 28. The storm brought catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and high storm surges, resulting in at least seven storm-related deaths across the Caribbean, including three in Jamaica.

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rain and Wind in Andalusia - Spain

Streets flooded with water after the torrential rains that today, October 29, has been experienced in the capital of Seville. On October 29, 2025, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) maintains active an orange warning for rain until 21.00 hours and a yellow warning for storms and strong winds, with gusts that can reach 80 kilometers per hour in the province of Seville. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM