Intense severe thunderstorms over N Italy – July 24-25, 2017
A deep trough passed over the Alpine / northern Mediterranean region on July 24-25, causing widespread intense severe thunderstorms across the plains of north Italy. …
Recent events
Intense hailstorm in Plomin, Istra, NW Croatia yesterday, July 26, 2017
The town of Plomin in Istra, NW Croatia was hit by an unusually long-lived and virtually stationary hailstorm, which covered the area in a thick …
Lightning show over the Adriatic sea over the past several days
Going on holidays? Love thunderstorms? We got just the place for you. The Adriatic sea, particularly the northern part is the lightning capital of Europe …
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 …
Severe thunderstorms across the Alpine region, north Adriatic, north Balkans – June 24 & 25, 2017 [Part 1]
The Alpine region, northern Adriatic and northern Balkans were hit by a series of severe thunderstorms over the weekend. A minor shortwave trough caused widespread …
Severe thunderstorm outbreak in Germany – June 22, 2017
It was an exceptionally active day over Germany yesterday! Numerous severe thunderstorms hit much of the country, also moving into Czech Republic. We take a …
Big heat wave for W-CNTRL and parts of SE Europe in the final part of June
An intense heat wave will hit W-CNTRL Europe, and parts of S-SE Europe. Very high temperatures already this past weekend over the Iberian peninsula, peaking …
Severe wildfires in Portugal claim over 60 lives – June 18, 2017
Intense wildfires have hit the region of Pedrógão Grande in central Portugal, as a severe heat wave affects the country. Over 60 fatalities reported, most …