Spain: Hailstorm Hits Ripoll, Catalonia

A hailstorm hit Ripoll, Spain, on Thursday, July 23.

China: Summer City Transformed Into Winter Scene by Sudden Hailstorm

A severe storm hit Langfang, Hebei province, on June 4, 2026, bringing heavy hail and a rapid temperature drop after a sweltering day with temperatures in the high 30s°C (around 95°F). The footage shows streets covered in accumulated ice pellets, creating a winter-like scene in the middle of summer.

Spain: Madrid Caught in Unexpected June Hailstorm 2

A sudden hailstorm surprised Madrid residents on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, catching many off guard. Videos posted on social media show hailstones the size of golf balls pelting the streets.

Spain: Madrid Caught in Unexpected June Hailstorm

A sudden hailstorm surprised Madrid residents on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, catching many off guard. Videos posted on social media show hailstones the size of golf balls pelting the streets.

US: Thunderstorms Hit Parts Of Washington County Amid Special Weather Warning In Utah

A special weather warning was issued for south central Washington County on Monday, July 22, with threats of heavy rain, gusty winds, flooding, and hail. The weather warning includes St George, Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins and Snow Canyon State Park.

US: Lightning Strikes Light Up Skies Over Northeast Amid Severe Storms 2

Another round of storms rolled through the US Northeast on Wednesday evening, July 17, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The New York tri-state area was also under a severe thunderstorm watch due to forecast strong wind gusts and heavy rain. People on social media were sharing images of lightning strikes illuminating the skies as the storms rolled in.

US: Lightning Strikes Light Up Skies Over Northeast Amid Severe Storms

Another round of storms rolled through the US Northeast on Wednesday evening, July 17, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings in parts of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. The New York tri-state area was also under a severe thunderstorm watch due to forecast strong wind gusts and heavy rain. People on social media were sharing images of lightning strikes illuminating the skies as the storms rolled in.

France: At Least 3 Dead Following Violent Storms That Lashed Northeastern Region

At least 3 people died when violent storms lashed Aube in France's northeastern region overnight on June 29. Local reports said that the 3 casualties were people in their 70s and 80s in Aube when a tree crushed the car they were traveling in during a storm. A fourth passenger is in critical care.

Switzerland: At Least 4 Dead After Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods And Landslide

At least 4 people were killed in Switzerland after violent storms that brought heavy rains swept the country as well as Italy and France overnight on June 29. Severe flash floods and a landslide in Ticino and Valais resulted from torrential rains that inundated the side valleys south of the River Rhone.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash New York As Thunderstorms Roll Through Tri-State Area 3

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, June 26, downing trees and causing damage. In New York City, the game between Mets and Yankees at Citi Field stadium was delayed due to the severe weather. Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey were left without power.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash New York As Thunderstorms Roll Through Tri-State Area 2

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, June 26, downing trees and causing damage. In New York City, the game between Mets and Yankees at Citi Field stadium was delayed due to the severe weather. Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey were left without power.

US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash New York As Thunderstorms Roll Through Tri-State Area

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, June 26, downing trees and causing damage. In New York City, the game between Mets And Yankees at Citi Field stadium was delayed due to the severe weather. Thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey were left without power.

US: Bolts Of Lightning Illuminate Manhattan Sky Amid Severe Thunderstorms

A stunning lightning show illuminated the skies over Manhattan in New York City on Wednesday, June 26. Severe thunderstorms moved through the Tri-State Area on Wednesday evening, downing trees and causing damage.

US: Flooding Hits Parts Of Massachusetts Amid Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Several counties in Massachusetts were placed under a severe thunderstorm watch as storms rolled through the state on Wednesday, June 26. This video shows flooding along Route 9 in Natick.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Southeastern Wyoming 2

Severe weather that produced large sized hail and one confirmed tornado hit Wyoming's southeastern region on Thursday, June 20. The reported tornado touched down in Goshen County, in the area near Yoder and Hawk Springs.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Southeastern Wyoming 3

Severe weather that produced large sized hail and one confirmed tornado hit Wyoming's southeastern region on Thursday, June 20. The reported tornado touched down in Goshen County, in the area near Yoder and Hawk Springs.

US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail To Parts Of Northeastern And Western Slope Regions Of Colorado

Severe weather hit the Northeastern and Western Slope regions of Colorado on Thursday, June 20, bringing strong winds and hail. Severe thunderstorm warnings and a tornado warning were issued as storms moved across the Denver metro area to the eastern plains. The Grand Junction area in the Western Slope region was pelted by a hailstorm.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Southeastern Wyoming

Severe weather that produced large sized hail and one confirmed tornado hit Wyoming's southeastern region on Thursday, June 20. The reported tornado touched down in Goshen County, in the area near Yoder and Hawk Springs.

France: Torrential Rains Flood Nantes City Center 2

Torrential rains hit Nantes on Wednesday, June 19, flooding the city center. The flooding snarled traffic on several roads. Météo France placed Loire-Atlantique on yellow alert for thunderstorms.

France: Torrential Rains Flood Nantes City Center

Torrential rains hit Nantes on Wednesday, June 19, flooding the city center. The flooding snarled traffic on several roads. Météo France placed Loire-Atlantique on yellow alert for thunderstorms.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Dodge County As Storms Begin To Roll Through Minnesota

A tornado touchdown was confirmed in Hayfield, Dodge County on Monday, May 20, amid a severe weather forecast for Minnesota through Tuesday.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Dodge County As Storms Begin To Roll Through Minnesota 2

A tornado touchdown was confirmed in Hayfield, Dodge County on Monday, May 20, amid a severe weather forecast for Minnesota through Tuesday.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Dodge County As Storms Begin To Roll Through Minnesota 3

A tornado touchdown was confirmed in Hayfield, Dodge County on Monday, May 20, amid a severe weather forecast for Minnesota through Tuesday.

US: Tornado Touches Down In Dodge County As Storms Begin To Roll Through Minnesota 4

A tornado touchdown was confirmed in Hayfield, Dodge County on Monday, May 20, amid a severe weather forecast for Minnesota through Tuesday.

China: Spectacular Virga Clouds Captured Over Jinan City Amid Sudden Hailstorm

On the evening of May 18, 2024, residents in Jinan, Shandong, China, captured moments of localized rain clouds, which appeared like a delicate veil connecting the sky and the earth, as the sudden hail hit the city. The video shows the raindrops showering from the dense clouds accompanied by terrifying lightning. Zheng Lina, the chief forecaster at the Jinan Meteorological Observatory, explained in a local interview that this meteorological marvel is called a "virga", which occurs when raindrops evaporate continuously as they fall, creating streak-like suspensions. The virga is often observed during high temperatures in summer, which leads to localized convective weather conditions.

Netherlands: Towns And Cities Flooded As Severe Weather Hits South And Central Regions

Severe weather hit parts of central and southern Netherlands on Thursday, May 2. A Code Yellow weather warning for wind, hail and heavy rain were issued for most of the country amid forecast stormy weather coming from western Germany and eastern Belgium. This video shows the flooded Ackersate camping ground in Voorthuizen on Friday morning.

Foreign sports figures hail China for presenting Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Foreign sports figures hail China for presenting Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chengdu Universiade 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEVVAL ILAYDA TARHAN, Turkish shooter 3. various of the Chengdu Universiade 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MEHMET GUNAY, President of the Turkish University Sports Federation 5. various of the Chengdu Universiade 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SAMET AK, Turkish archer 7. various of the Chengdu Universiade 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PAUL TUITOEK, Athletics Kenya Universities chairman STORYLINE: Sports figures from Türkiye and Kenya have praised China for presenting a well-organized and friendly Chengdu Universiade to the world. The 31st summer edition of the FISU World University Games officially opened on Friday evening in Chengdu, the capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, a Turkish shooter said that she was really amazed and touched by the opening ce