Max temperatures ever recorded in Portugal
With all the discussions around an extreme heat across Iberian peninsula this week, we take a look at the records of the highest temperatures in …
Severe Weather Event Analysis
Moscow, Russia hit by ‘a hundred year storm’
Intense thunderstorms hit Moscow on Friday, June 30, producing widespread torrential rainfall and flash flooding, severe downbursts and at least one tornado. The event has …
The most active and best lightning in Europe – where is it?
Which places in Europe get the most lightning? What are Europe’s lightning hot spots? It is official: north Italy and the immediate vicinity is the …
The most violent tornado in Europe on record: July 24, 1930 Montello, northeastern Italy F5 tornado
On July 24, 1930 the vicinity of Montello in the plains of Veneto, northeastern Italy, just south of the southern foot of the Alps was …
Approaching comet ISON – Comet of the Century? Well …
Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) is generating plenty of media attention and hype. Touted as the Comet of the Century, some spectacular and even outrageous claims …
EVENT ANALYSIS: Grignano, Italy tornado of September 17, 2013
An impressive tornado appeared in the Gulf of Trieste, Italy, just offshore Grignano, Trieste on September 17 between 7:10 and 7:20 am local (CEST). The …