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Canada: Large Hail Batters Saskatchewan Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings 2

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, June 9 with golf ball to tennis ball sized hail and damaging wind gusts reported near Estevan, while residents in Regina reported coin-sized hail.

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Canada: Large Hail Batters Saskatchewan Amid Severe Thunderstorm Warnings

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across parts of Saskatchewan on Tuesday, with golf ball to tennis ball sized hail and damaging wind gusts reported near Estevan, while residents in Regina reported coin-sized hail.

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Netherlands: Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Damaging Winds to Multiple Provinces 2

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Netherlands on Friday, May 29, bringing hail, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts, with Code Orange warnings issued for multiple provinces. The storms also caused lightning-sparked house fires in Zoetermeer, with no injuries reported. This video shows fallen trees after the storm in Klijndijk, Drenthe.

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Netherlands: Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Damaging Winds to Multiple Provinces

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Netherlands on Friday, May 29, bringing hail, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts, with Code Orange warnings issued for multiple provinces. The storms also caused lightning-sparked house fires in Zoetermeer, with no injuries reported.

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US: High Winds Ground Flights, Knock Out Power Across Las Vegas Valley 2

A powerful windstorm swept through the Las Vegas valley Sunday, May 17, with gusts topping 35 mph triggering High Wind Warnings across Clark County. Blowing dust reduced visibility and air quality, NV Energy reported multiple power outages, and the FAA briefly grounded flights at Harry Reid International Airport.

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Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions 2

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

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Canada: Blowing Dust Reduces Visibility Along Alberta Highway Amid Wind Warning

Blowing dust reduced visibility across parts of Alberta on May 14, as Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a Wind Warning for a large swath of the province. This video was captured from a car driving on Highway 21 south of Trochu, central Alberta.

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Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms With Intense Hail Hit Central Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph and intense hail moved across central Oklahoma on Friday, May 8, prompting multiple National Weather Service warnings.

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China: Violent Winds Knock Down Large Tree in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

A violent storm swept through Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province, on Sunday, April 27, bringing sudden strong winds that struck the area without warning. A large tree beside a nearby shop collapsed during the storm, captured on video by a witness filming from inside the shop.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Southern Michigan 2

Strong thunderstorms brought hail and gusty winds to southern Michigan on Monday evening. The National Weather Service issued alerts for Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, warning of wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail. In southeast Michigan, severe storms caused power outages and downed trees across several communities, including St. Clair Shores, where a falling tree damaged a home.

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US: Heavy Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Hail, and Strong Winds Across Texas

Heavy thunderstorms swept through parts of Texas on Sunday, April 12 bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds, and lightning.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Moore.

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US: Tornado Sirens Blare as Severe Storms Sweep Through Oklahoma 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal. This video shows tornado sirens blaring near OKC Will Rogers International Airport.

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US: Powerful Storms Batter Oklahoma, Bringing Heavy Rain and Tornado Warnings

Severe thunderstorms swept through Oklahoma on Friday, April 3, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and wind gusts of up to 70 mph that left thousands of customers without power across the region. A possible tornado formed near OKC Will Rogers International Airport, prompting evacuation of its terminal.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey 2

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Overnight Severe Storm Batters Kentucky, Downing Trees and Damaging Structures

An overnight severe storm fueled by high winds left thousands of Kentucky residents without power on Monday, March 16, with tornado watches and warnings issued across much of the state. Fallen trees and structural damage were reported across the state, though no injuries were recorded.

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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.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Spain: Storm Pedro Blankets Northern Regions in Heavy Snow

Thursday, February 19, begins with unsettled weather across much of the country. A total of 13 autonomous communities are under warning for powerful gusts, hazardous coastal conditions, and snowfall as Storm Pedro moves across the peninsula. Snow is expected above 700 meters in the Cantabrian Mountains and the Pyrenees, with significant accumulations at higher altitudes. Aragon, Navarra, La Rioja, Castile and León, and Castile-La Mancha remain on yellow alert for wind and snow, indicating a low but present risk to residents.

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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 3

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties. Video captures a plane landing at a snow-blanketed John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions 2

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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US: Snow Squall Warnings Issued Across Ohio, Triggering Dangerous Travel Conditions

The National Weather Service issued multiple snow squall warnings for parts of Ohio on Tuesday, January 27, as intense bursts of snow and high winds created dangerous travel conditions. These fast-moving squalls produced heavy snowfall and wind gusts exceeding 35 mph, resulting in near-zero visibility across several counties.

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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: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Several Counties, WA

A cold weather system is moving through western Washington this week, bringing heavy snowfall of 2 to 4 feet to the mountains and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. In response to this major front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties, including King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM today, Thursday, January 8, as hazardous travel and whiteout conditions continue to impact mountain passes.

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US: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Western Chelan County, Washington

A winter weather advisory was issued for western Chelan County, Washington, through 10 p.m. Friday, December 26, warning of 3–6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

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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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Canada: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts Snow Squall Warning in Southern Ontario

A powerful snow squall warning is in effect across Ontario as a high-impact event moves in on Thursday, November 27. Environment Canada expects dangerous conditions, treacherous roads, near-zero visibility, and 30 to 50 centimeters of snow through Saturday, November 29.

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US: Graupel Hits Upstate New York as Winter Storm Warning Issued

Graupel hit upstate New York on Sunday, November 16, as a winter storm moved through the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter storm warning for parts of the state.

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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.