Wild Weather Around the World

It’s been a busy week of weather from Monsoonal storms in the Southwest U.S. to hail pounding the Northeast and Midwest. But let’s dive in and see what stories you might have missed from around the world. We start our journey in Russia for a not-quite-Olympic-sized waterspout in Sochi. The spout formed just off the coast of the Russian resort town and blew beach-goers belongings. Gusty conditions were an issue in the Middle East. A sandstorm blasted Dubai this week covering the city in dust while hail pelted Saudi Arabia. Monsoon conditions have plagued parts of northeast India. Floodwaters have killed more than 80 people and displaced hundreds of thousands. Neighboring Nepal says their death toll has already surpassed the century mark. After a potent coastal low last week in Australia, residents along the coast are now struggling to keep their shores intact. Beach erosion, fueled by huge swells, left coastal homeowners with few options as their homes slowly slide into the ocean. Move over murder hornets, we’ve got flying ants! Swarms of the insects have been so large they were spotted on radar! Officials blame the warm, humid, and windless days for the ant invasion. These are just some of the top weather stories from across the globe. You can read more about these headlines and more online at www.weathernationtv.com