US: Powerful Winds Sweep Across Indiana, Overturning Trucks on Highways

Powerful winds swept across Indiana on Friday, March 13, knocking out power to thousands of customers, overturning multiple semi-trucks on highways, and disrupting travel including South Shore train service. Numerous calls for service were reported throughout the region for crashes, and downed trees and power lines.

US: High Winds Batter Chicago Area, Bringing Widespread Damage

On Friday, March 13, strong winds swept through the Chicago area, knocking out power to thousands of customers, tearing the roof off of a north suburban school, downing trees, and causing flight delays, while a High Wind Warning remained in effect throughout much of the day. This video shows a vehicle that was overturned by strong winds on I-57 south of Kankakee.

US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

US: Lightning Illuminates Sky Over Paulsboro as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Part of NJ

Some areas of New Jersey were under severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday night, March 11, as strong storm cells swept across the region. Forecasters said the storms could produce small hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. The video captures lightning lighting up the night sky in Paulsboro.

US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

US: Powerful Cold Front Slams TN and KY, Bringing Strong Winds and Heavy Rain

A powerful cold front swept across parts of Tennessee and Kentucky on Wednesday, March 11, triggering a significant severe weather event with heavy rain and damaging winds.

US: Low-Pressure System Brings Showers and Strong Winds to Southeast Arizona

A low-pressure system moved into southeast Arizona on Monday, March 9, bringing scattered showers and strong winds to the region.

China: Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Through Inner Mongolia, Reducing Visibility for Pedestrians

Chinese residents battled a fierce blizzard that left streets and sidewalks nearly invisible. Filmed on February 20, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, strong winds drove thick snow across the roads, making it difficult for pedestrians to see or move, as the whiteout continued unabated.

China: Metal Sheet Falls From Building Onto Passing Vehicles in Windy Inner Mongolia

On February 21, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, security camera footage captured the moment a metal sheet fell from a commercial building onto vehicles driving below. The footage suggests strong winds, which viewers said can be sudden and powerful in the region.

Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 3

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 2

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 3

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 5

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 4

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 2

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Central Alabama

Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of Central Alabama on Thursday afternoon, February 26 bringing strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain in areas including Pinson, Moody, and Trussville.

US: Grass Fire Prompts Evacuation in Thornton, Colorado

A fast-moving grass fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions broke out in Thornton, Colorado, Wednesday morning, February 25, injuring four firefighters and one civilian and prompting evacuations of nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinnacle Charter School. Thick smoke forced a temporary closure of Interstate 25, while roughly 150 responders worked to contain the 10-acre blaze by mid-afternoon. No homes were destroyed, evacuations were later lifted, and the cause remains under investigation. This video shows smoke visible from the River North Art District (RiNo), north of downtown Denver.

US: Fierce Snow and Icy Winds at Point Judith Pond in Rhode Island During Historic Blizzard

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. This video captures the blizzard at Point Judith Pond, with wind-driven snow whipping across the pond, limited visibility, and icy surfaces covering nearby trees, walls, and a small house from which the footage was shot.

US: Brush Fire Spreads in Collier County, Florida Amid Drought and Strong Winds 2

A rapidly growing brush fire in Collier County, Florida, has burned more than 24,000 acres since igniting Monday morning February 23 and remains uncontained as crews battle flames south of Immokalee near Interstate 75, also known as Alligator Alley. The human-caused blaze has prompted lane closures and reduced visibility due to heavy smoke, while drought conditions and strong winds continue to fuel dangerous fire behavior.

US: Brush Fire Spreads in Collier County, Florida Amid Drought and Strong Winds

A rapidly growing brush fire in Collier County, Florida, has burned more than 25,000 acres since igniting Monday morning February 23 and remains uncontained as crews battle flames south of Immokalee near Interstate 75, also known as Alligator Alley. The human-caused blaze has prompted lane closures and reduced visibility due to heavy smoke, while drought conditions and strong winds continue to fuel dangerous fire behavior.

RECAP: Bomb Cyclone Slams U.S. Northeast With Blizzard Conditions and Widespread Disruptions

A powerful nor’easter intensified into a bomb cyclone, battering the northeastern United States and mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions, wind gusts of 60–70 mph, and snowfall exceeding two feet in some areas. Blizzard warnings were issued for major cities including New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia as the storm triggered widespread power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Powerful Blizzard Continues to Batter Long Island, NY

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region.

US: Historic Blizzard Buries Rhode Island, Triggers Travel Ban

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. Snowfall reached historic levels, with more than 30 inches reported in some areas. The National Weather Service measured 32.8 inches at T. F. Green International Airport, breaking the state’s single-storm record set during the 1978 Blizzard.

US: Powerful Blizzard Hits NYC, Travel Bans Issued Across Northeast

A powerful blizzard — the first to strike the New York City area in a decade — began late Sunday night, February 22, and brought much of the U.S. Northeast to a standstill by Monday, February 23, prompting travel bans, school closures, and emergency measures. Central Park recorded 19.7 inches of snow, while parts of Long Island saw up to 31 inches. The storm produced heavy snow, fierce winds, coastal flooding risks, and widespread power outages, with states of emergency declared and millions under weather warnings across the region. This video was captured on the Manhattan side beneath the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street Bridge), along the East River, on Sunday night, February 22.

US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 9

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 10

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 11

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 7

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 8

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 6

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 2

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 3

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 4

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

US: Bomb Cyclone Slams Northeast, Triggering Blizzard Warnings and Travel Shutdowns 5

A powerful “bomb cyclone” battered the northeastern United States on Sunday, February 22, with blizzard warnings in effect for New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. Wind gusts up to 60–70 mph and snowfall totals of up to two feet are causing power outages, travel shutdowns, thousands of flight cancellations, and states of emergency across multiple states.

Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico 3

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

US: High Winds and Blowing Dust Hit Parts of New Mexico

High winds and blowing dust hit parts of New Mexico on Tuesday, February 17, as a cold front brought gusts over 60 mph and forced brief highway closures.

US: Fierce Winds and Heavy Snow Batter Lake Superior Shoreline in Minnesota

A major winter storm slammed northeastern Minnesota and the North Shore on Wednesday, February 18, bringing more than two feet of snow and wind gusts near 60 mph. Heavy snowfall and strong winds shut down much of Grand Marais, while lakeshore areas along Lake Superior recorded the highest totals.

US: Storm Slams Sierra Nevada With Heavy Snow, Travel Disrupted

Heavy snowfall continues across the Sierra Nevada, delivering significant snowpack but creating dangerous conditions. Several feet of snow have already accumulated, with some higher elevations expected to receive well over 10 feet before storms taper off next week. Strong winds and intense snowfall have triggered avalanche warnings and reduced visibility, prompting search and rescue efforts after a backcountry avalanche. Travel has been severely impacted, with whiteout conditions and intermittent closures along Interstate 80 near Donner Summit.

US: Northern Arizona Battered by Winter Storm, Whiteout Conditions Hit High Country

A powerful winter storm has rocked Northern Arizona, damaging power lines and forcing school closures in Flagstaff and at the Grand Canyon. On February 18, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for gusts up to 60 mph, which combined with snowfall to create dangerous whiteout conditions. The Flagstaff Unified School District cancelled all classes as a result, and unsettled winter weather is expected to persist through the week.

US: Winter Storm Lashing North Dakota’s Capital, Blowing Snow Seen Across Bismarck

The Capital Region’s winter storm began on Tuesday night, February 17, as rain due to unseasonably mild temperatures. As the cold front pushed through, the precipitation transitioned to snow; Bismarck recorded a quarter-inch of rain followed by two inches of snowfall, while northern North Dakota saw significantly higher accumulations. The Bismarck-Mandan area remained under a Winter Weather Advisory through Wednesday night, February 18, as strong winds continued to cause hazardous blowing snow.

Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico 2

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

US: Coldest Storm of the Season Buries Sierra Nevada in Heavy Snow 3

Rolling thunderstorms and strong winds swept across California as the season’s coldest storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada. The heavy snow created dangerous backcountry conditions, and a large avalanche near Truckee killed at least eight skiers. Ski areas around Lake Tahoe reported significant totals, with more than 40 inches of new snow in 24 hours.

US: Wildfire Breaks Out in Eastern Iowa, Smoke Plume Visible for Miles

A large wildfire broke out out in Johnson County, eastern Iowa on Wednesday, February 18, sending a huge plume of smoke into the air. Widespread power outage was reported.

US: Coldest Storm of the Season Buries Sierra Nevada in Heavy Snow 2

Rolling thunderstorms and strong winds swept across California as the season’s coldest storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada. The heavy snow created dangerous backcountry conditions, and a large avalanche near Truckee killed at least eight skiers. Ski areas around Lake Tahoe reported significant totals, with more than 40 inches of new snow in 24 hours.

US: Storm Brings Rain and Gusty Winds to Southern California Overnight

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