World record lightning – a single flash travels more than 700 km in Brazil
A new world record, lightning, has been recorded! A World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has established two new world records for the longest reported distance and …
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Medicane: The Mediterranean tropical-like cyclone
Medicane. Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones. Websites and social media are full of these headlines – but are these systems something new? Mediterranean tropical-like cyclones are interesting …
Spotting supercells: How to identify a severe thunderstorm – visual signs
With supercells being reported left and right, what are the most typical and telltale signs that a storm may be a supercell? Not every severe …
How to photograph lightning – Lightning photography 101
Do you love great lightning photos? Want to make it into a superb lightning photo yourself? We have put all our experience into this step-by-step …
Understanding chaser jargon: A storm chaser’s perspective
In late winter and early spring, just before the start of storm season, storm chasers suffer from SDS – Storm/Supercell Deprivation Syndrome. This is a …
Thunderstorm Climatology in Europe: A Comprehensive Study
Have you ever wondered which part of Europe has the highest annual number of days with thunderstorms? Do you want to know how thunderstorm activity …
Storm Photography: Choosing the Right Lens for Capturing Weather
A standard zoom lens is the first lens every photographer buys and the primary lens for general use – including weather photography. As the new …