The beauty and mystery of mammatus clouds
Mammatus clouds are probably the most unusual and distinctive cloud formations. They form on the underside of a thunderstorm’s anvil. Their name comes from the …
Severe Weather Theory
Health risks during a heatwave and sweltering hot weather
An extended period of hot weather, especially when temperatures are surpassing +35 °C, it is physically challenging and presents enhanced risk for health. Sweltering weather, …
Spotting convective weather: clouds and thunderstorms
The convective weather processes in the atmosphere involve heating the air at the surface, lifting it from the Earth’s surface upwards. As the warm air …
Severe thunderstorm potential is *four times bigger* across the United States as compared to Europe, a new research study finds
A recent research study published in the December issue of Journal of Climate finds that severe thunderstorm potential is four times bigger across the United …
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 …
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 …
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 …