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A patchy drizzle, a snowstorm in the middle of December, a foggy morning and a burst of clear sunshine on that fine Friday afternoon – are all common and equally vital events that happen daily in our atmosphere. 

Weather is a very influential thing that affects our lives on a day-to-day basis. Think about it – it determines our mood, picks the choice of attire we're going to wear, decides if the plans we've established will be enjoyable in the given circumstances, or whether it's a good idea to carry them out in general. 

More extreme weather events like tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and floods can put individuals in risky circumstances, where they may lose their homes and family members or suffer potentially fatal injuries; however, we can all agree that seeing certain phenomena, even if it's just a giant spark in the sky, can leave you pondering how intimidatingly impressive our world is. 

Well, as it turns out, there's a dedicated online community that shares a wide range of weather images, and today, Bored Panda has collected a couple of its best ones.

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The truth is, you don’t have to be a social media fanatic to have heard of Reddit. It's a massive forum with 52 million daily active users where you're bound to find a community that will tickle your fancy the most, and today we'll be casting our attention to one of its image-based groups:

“Welcome to [community name]! This is a subreddit for high quality images of the wide range of weather phenomena, from violent storms to beautiful weather” – the group has been blessing folks with its content since May, 2011 and is currently the proud owner of 181K members. It dedicates its postings solely to high-resolution photos of different and noteworthy events such as snowstorms, tornadoes, rainstorms – basically all things weather.

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    Amazing Photo By Adam Kyle Jackson

    Amazing Photo By Adam Kyle Jackson

    PoppersOfCorn Report

    To put it shortly, weather is the state of the atmosphere – however, specifically for our planet, the majority of events take place in the troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere, which is around 18 kilometers (11.18 miles) above the Earth's surface. As we all probably know, it refers to things such as: our daily temperature, precipitation (which is any liquid or frozen water that forms in the atmosphere and descends back to Earth), wind, and clouds.

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    It's important to distinguish between the terms and not confuse weather with "climate," as weather is recognized to describe short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to weather that is averaged over a lengthy period of time in specific regions.

    #4

    A Pilot Captured This Thunderstorm As Seen From 37,000 Feet

    A Pilot Captured This Thunderstorm As Seen From 37,000 Feet

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    Nature produces unusual weather conditions, and just when you think that you’ve seen it all, perhaps, just like the members of this subreddit, you might be fortunate enough to witness some of the most jaw-dropping (sometimes downright chilling) atmospheric phenomena. 

    So-called “blood rain,” which is not as alarming as it might sound and occurs when a high concentration of red-colored dust gets mixed into rain; high tides; rotating thunderstorms; coastal flooding; winter storms that feature freezing rain – the force and diversity of the weather can be truly astounding.

    #5

    A Storm Forming Over Wisconsin

    A Storm Forming Over Wisconsin

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    #6

    Stormy Sunset, Wild Horses Beach, North Carolina (Oc) [4882 X 5945]

    Stormy Sunset, Wild Horses Beach, North Carolina (Oc) [4882 X 5945]

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    While the severity of each weather event varies, it is in your best interest to be on guard and to be mindful of a few safety precautions that might lessen the possible impact.

    The National Safety Council, America’s leading non-profit safety advocate that specializes in reporting the facts on preventable injuries and deaths, stated that “weather-related deaths are up 35% from 2017,” with conditions such as winter weather and tornados being the leading cause of death and injuries. 

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    #9

    Can Anyone Explain How This Ice Is Formed On Our Car Windscreen. The Weather Was Raining Then Froze Quickly But Only To Around -1c

    Can Anyone Explain How This Ice Is Formed On Our Car Windscreen. The Weather Was Raining Then Froze Quickly But Only To Around -1c

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    First and foremost – have a master plan for the unforeseen disaster on hand; pack your first aid kit and discuss the plan with your close ones. Carry a charged phone or a portable power bank at all times in case the situation calls (no pun intended) for an emergency phone ring. Always listen to experts such as safety officers, and evacuate the area when the circumstances demand it. Last, but certainly not least – stay calm and remember that an already stressful event can be made much worse when you don’t keep your cool. 

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    #11

    Sprites Over Oklahoma (Paul M Smith) [1280x832]

    Sprites Over Oklahoma (Paul M Smith) [1280x832]

    earthmoonsun Report

    Chances are that you’ll be safe and sound, even in the case of a tornado – however, being prepared is critical. It’s equally vital to be mindful and respect the power of nature and not to try and go out of your way to, for instance, capture how the active lightning strikes. Bored Panda hopes that you’ve enjoyed this collection of breathtaking views. Give the community a follow – and remember, safety is our number one priority! 

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    Rainbow

    Rainbow

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    #14

    Mammatus Clouds Fishers, Indiana. 45-60 Mins After Hail And A Tornado Cell Later Down Wind

    Mammatus Clouds Fishers, Indiana. 45-60 Mins After Hail And A Tornado Cell Later Down Wind

    NoBasket9151 Report

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    #15

    What Made The Light Look Like That (They Were Not Like That Before Or The Next Day) Mideast Sweden A Week Ago

    What Made The Light Look Like That (They Were Not Like That Before Or The Next Day) Mideast Sweden A Week Ago

    HMD_086 Report

    #16

    60,000' High Supercell In West Texas, Gearing Up To Spawn A Tornado And Hailstorm

    60,000' High Supercell In West Texas, Gearing Up To Spawn A Tornado And Hailstorm

    GSyncNew Report

    #17

    Twister At Wyoming , USA

    Twister At Wyoming , USA

    touchfeel Report

    #18

    Nice Little Severe Thunderstorm Last Night In New Braunfels, Tx

    Nice Little Severe Thunderstorm Last Night In New Braunfels, Tx

    texasbassdaddy Report

    #20

    Apocalyptic Sky In Northern California Yesterday Due To Smoke From Nearby Fires

    Apocalyptic Sky In Northern California Yesterday Due To Smoke From Nearby Fires

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    #21

    Incoming Storm Sioux Falls, Sd. Photo Cr. Alex Resel

    Incoming Storm Sioux Falls, Sd. Photo Cr. Alex Resel

    Mikashuki Report

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    #23

    Florida(St Petersburg) [3100x3100 10mb] [oc]

    Florida(St Petersburg) [3100x3100 10mb] [oc]

    BrentBphotography Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! Lightning below and above the enormous raincloud. It looks like a pretty compact storm too.

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    #24

    Storm Rolling In Over The Great Plains In Montana - Image Courtesy Of Anthony Spencer [960x640]

    Storm Rolling In Over The Great Plains In Montana - Image Courtesy Of Anthony Spencer [960x640]

    CountrymanR60 Report

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    Hill Branda
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great photo! Doesn't even seem real---almost looks like a painting.

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    #25

    Supercell Thunderstorm, Bolton, Ks

    Supercell Thunderstorm, Bolton, Ks

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    #27

    Best Weather At The Ocean

    Best Weather At The Ocean

    newjersey1988 Report

    #29

    ‘Sunbow’ Above Plymouth, UK Yesterday

    ‘Sunbow’ Above Plymouth, UK Yesterday

    Mr_Oblong Report

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    Timmy Pillinger
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is 22° halo created by ice crystals. Different shapes of ice crystals give different halos.

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    #30

    Sunrise This Morning In West Texas (Friend Took Pic - It's His Oc But He Doesn't Use Reddit, Asked Me To Post For Him.)

    Sunrise This Morning In West Texas (Friend Took Pic - It's His Oc But He Doesn't Use Reddit, Asked Me To Post For Him.)

    MaximumCat Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t they say “Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Red sky at night, sailor’s delight”? Looks like time to take warning. That’s fiery red and orange, not soft dawn pink.

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    #31

    Wicked Severe Thunderstorm Front Over Minneapolis, Mn Yesterday

    Wicked Severe Thunderstorm Front Over Minneapolis, Mn Yesterday

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    #32

    Sunset Lightning On Florida’s Space Coast Yesterday Evening [oc] [2048x1635]

    Sunset Lightning On Florida’s Space Coast Yesterday Evening [oc] [2048x1635]

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    #33

    Moose Jaw Thunderstorm In Southern Saskatchewan

    Moose Jaw Thunderstorm In Southern Saskatchewan

    DreErwinPhotography Report

    #34

    Congratulations To This Tree That Definitely Just Got Superpowers

    Congratulations To This Tree That Definitely Just Got Superpowers

    averygillisart Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like “sacrificed its life” by taking the full brunt of the lightning strike.

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    #35

    Double Rainbow Strike Over Chicago, Il

    Double Rainbow Strike Over Chicago, Il

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    #36

    Looks Like It Comes Straight Out Of A Scifi

    Looks Like It Comes Straight Out Of A Scifi

    Sciencenium Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or an old fashioned scary movie set in a castle on a cliff above the sea, where for some reason it’s ALWAYS stormy.

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    #39

    Its That Time Of Year. Getting Pumped For The 2020 Season. This Shot Is From Mccook, Nebraska In May Of 2019. I Shot This With My Nikon D850

    Its That Time Of Year. Getting Pumped For The 2020 Season. This Shot Is From Mccook, Nebraska In May Of 2019. I Shot This With My Nikon D850

    TORNADOGREG Report

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    Allen s
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These guys with the biggest vibranium balls taking pictures of tornados whilst also waiting for their doom

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    #40

    Backside Of A Storm. Powhatan Va

    Backside Of A Storm. Powhatan Va

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    #42

    Shelf Cloud Ahead Of Strong Thunderstorm Tonight In Wahoo, Ne. Photo Cr. Nebraska Storm Chasers

    Shelf Cloud Ahead Of Strong Thunderstorm Tonight In Wahoo, Ne. Photo Cr. Nebraska Storm Chasers

    Mikashuki Report

    #45

    In The Spring Of 2015, Our Home In Austin Tx Was Flooded. The Sky In May Of That Year Was My First And So Far Last Time To See Mammatus Clouds In Person. Shot Taken From My Driveway. No Filters Or Enhancements To The Image

    In The Spring Of 2015, Our Home In Austin Tx Was Flooded. The Sky In May Of That Year Was My First And So Far Last Time To See Mammatus Clouds In Person. Shot Taken From My Driveway. No Filters Or Enhancements To The Image

    zjunkmale Report

    #46

    A Storm In Metro Detroit. (Credit: U/Jcphotography_mi

    A Storm In Metro Detroit. (Credit: U/Jcphotography_mi

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    #47

    Tornado Captured West Of Akron, Colorado (Photo Credit To Nenah Demunster)

    Tornado Captured West Of Akron, Colorado (Photo Credit To Nenah Demunster)

    HellsJuggernaut Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live on the East Coast, less than 30 miles from the ocean. We may get hurricanes, but at least they give you a lot of warning that they may be coming your way, so you have time to prepare for them. Tornadoes, nope. Earthquakes, nope. Tidal waves, nope. Volcanoes, ehhh maybe. Depends. Some have been known to just blow. Even though hurricanes can wipe out just about everything and send it out to sea—-even change geography by shifting huge amounts of sand to create new beaches or cut new inlets—-at least I can batten down the hatches, grab my husband, pets, paperwork, sentimental items, and valuables, stuff everyone and everything in the car, and hightail it TF out of here well in advance.

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    #49

    Crazy Looking Storm A Few Days Ago In Sd

    Crazy Looking Storm A Few Days Ago In Sd

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost looks like pictures of Dust Bowl duststorms during the Great Depression. Colorized, of course.

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    #50

    Amber Valley Through The Cloud This Morning. Derbyshire, UK

    Amber Valley Through The Cloud This Morning. Derbyshire, UK

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    #51

    Picture Of A Storm That Just Rolled Through Fargo, Nd

    Picture Of A Storm That Just Rolled Through Fargo, Nd

    DeathEnabled Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With a layer in it that looks like a streak of sunlight trying to break through.

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    #52

    Dark Clouds Over Sunny Dune, Landes, France [oc] [4128x3096]

    Dark Clouds Over Sunny Dune, Landes, France [oc] [4128x3096]

    FeralFalmer Report

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like a wicked storm is on its way. Best to clear the beach before it hits.

    #54

    A Double Updraft Near My House As Seen From Black Mountain Lookout In Tn

    A Double Updraft Near My House As Seen From Black Mountain Lookout In Tn

    sadbabe420 Report

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    #55

    Thermal Storm. Poland. Near Warsaw

    Thermal Storm. Poland. Near Warsaw

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the mother dragon and Toothless fighting at the end of the original “How to Train Your Dragon” movie.

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    #56

    These Clouds Over My Neighborhood

    These Clouds Over My Neighborhood

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like your neighborhood is located at the bottom of some giant being’s bag of cotton balls.

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    No Comment Needed

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool looking effects, with the dark sky, dark water, and sun like a ball of red fire.

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    #58

    Kamalame Cay, Andros Island-The Bahamas 6.19.22

    Kamalame Cay, Andros Island-The Bahamas 6.19.22

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another wicked looking storm coming. Hope you cleared the beach before it hit.

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    #60

    Shot Of A Land Spout In Weld County, Co

    Shot Of A Land Spout In Weld County, Co

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    Storm Cloud Over The Outer Banks, Nc

    Storm Cloud Over The Outer Banks, Nc

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason that looks scarier than a shelf cloud on land I don't know why but it dose. Must be the ocean.

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    #63

    Storm Rolling In

    Storm Rolling In

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doggy and photographer both need to clear the beach before it hits! Take those other people, with you.

    #65

    South Dakota On Saturday Near Badlands

    South Dakota On Saturday Near Badlands

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    #66

    Storm Approaching In Co

    Storm Approaching In Co

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wicked looking clouds. Hope you got inside in time. Looks like it is going to burst any second.

    #67

    Massive Snowstorm In Toronto Today

    Massive Snowstorm In Toronto Today

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    BigMamaDave X
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But Toronto ALWAYS looks like that from fall through spring. I should know; I've LIVED there! 😎

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    #68

    North Texas A Few Weeks Back

    North Texas A Few Weeks Back

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing the play of light and dark where the sunlight is trying really hard to break through.