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World's weirdest weather

By: Laura Moss on Sept. 1, 2010, 12:05 p.m.

Multiple lightning strikes in Bangkok's business district.

Photo: Baiterek Media/Shutterstock

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Mother Nature does some strange things

From balls of lightning and fiery tornadoes to red rain and frogs falling from the sky, the weather has often left scientists scratching their heads. Check out some of the world's weirdest weather and learn about the science behind these bizarre phenomena.

Multiple lightning strikes in Bangkok's business district.

A fire whirl on display during Wyoming's Jackson Canyon Fire

A 5-inch wide hail stone next to a $20 bill

Ball lightning in the sky of the Netherlands.

A frog hides in rain-soaked leaves.

A red sprite over a field in Oklahoma.

A recreation of red rain falling to the ground.

An illustration shows St. Elmo’s Fire‘s on the masts of ship at sea.

A waterspout swirls over the ocean.

Mother Nature does some strange things

From balls of lightning and fiery tornadoes to red rain and frogs falling from the sky, the weather has often left scientists scratching their heads. Check out some of the world's weirdest weather and learn about the science behind these bizarre phenomena.