Weird, wild weather: floods, freak storms, giant hail, record lows, all over the world

[Isserley]

https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/04/0...crete-red-sky-

Saharan dust storm turns Crete skies red, cancels flights in Heraklion
A powerful Saharan dust storm swept across Crete on April 1, transforming skies into a deep red haze, disrupting flights and prompting health warnings across the island.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=CtActvPpin0

[Richter]

Cyclone Vaianu Brings Extreme Winds and Flooding to New Zealand (12:46)
(April 12, 2026) A powerful cyclone has triggered catastrophic flooding across parts of New Zealand, submerging entire neighborhoods and leaving communities facing one of the most intense weather events in recent years. As the storm system moved across coastal regions, heavy rainfall combined with extreme winds created a dangerous and rapidly evolving situation.

In multiple areas, water levels rose so quickly that entire residential zones were overwhelmed within hours. Homes became nearly fully submerged, with only rooftops visible above the floodwaters. Vehicles were swept away or left completely underwater, while debris from damaged structures filled the streets, now transformed into fast-moving rivers.

Meteorologists explain that this event was driven by a combination of deep tropical moisture and strong atmospheric instability. As the cyclone made landfall, it brought intense rainfall over already saturated ground, increasing runoff and forcing rivers to overflow into surrounding communities. Strong winds added to the damage, bending trees, tearing apart structures, and pushing water further inland.

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=afcJ0t1qw9Y

NB: checked and is real

[ThePythonicCow]

Posted by Richter (here)
NB: checked and is real

Yes, Cyclone Vaianu battered New Zealand's North Island, forcing evacuations and power outages.

However, I'd wager a month of my Avalon Admin salary that that "Weather Is Dangerous" report is more click-bait exaggerated AI slop, typical for that channel.

I asked an AI tool that I trust more, Perplexity.ai, if there was evidence supporting "Weather Is Dangerous" report .

Here is what I asked Perplexity.ai, including a quote from the "Weather Is Dangerous" report:

=== Begin my question ===

Is there any evidence supporting the following description (from a notorious click-bait Youtube channel that brings dishonor to AI modeling) is accurate for Cyclone Vaianu?

In multiple areas, water levels rose so quickly that entire residential zones were overwhelmed within hours. Homes became nearly fully submerged, with only rooftops visible above the floodwaters. Vehicles were swept away or left completely underwater, while debris from damaged structures filled the streets, now transformed into fast-moving rivers.

=== End my question ===

Perplexity.ai replied with a detailed reply and over a dozen references, beginning with the following summary:

=== Begin Perplexity.ai summary ===

Based on credible reporting and official information so far, there is no evidence that Cyclone Vaianu produced New‑Zealand scenes matching that specific, extreme description (entire residential zones with only rooftops visible, widespread homes nearly fully submerged, streets as fast‑moving rivers with many vehicles swept away).

=== End Perplexity.ai summary ===

Here is a link to a larger portion of the above Perplexity.ai chat:

• Perplexity.ai: Cyclone Vaianu, and dubious Youtube report

I would suggest not visiting the "Weather Is Dangerous" Youtube channel. (Not suggesting this as a forum admin; just as one human to another.)

[onawah]

SOTT Earth Changes Summary Extreme Weather, Planetary Upheaval, Meteor Fireballs/March 2026
4/12/265
Sott Media
56.1K subscribers

(Just in time...this monthly report on global weather is accurate though it's also very concerning, with lot of flooding, snow, hail and fireballs.)

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=s3COscJ8PQQ

[kerrielea]

Adriatic route severed by landslides, bridge collapse in Molise

https://youtu.be/K2ppOgr43ts?si=Q954qoCDFb0Z6QA3

[onawah]

Accelerating Unrest at Campi Flegrei

Posted by onawah (here)
World's Scariest Volcano - Experts Have Noticed
SpaceWeatherNews (S0)
839K subscribers
May 2, 2026

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=8__Qao45NV0