Hurricane Michael quick update: Impressive radar and satellite imagery
-spread the word- Hurricane Michael is making landfall as a category 4 hurricane, and producing really impressive satellite and radar imagery. Hurricane Michael still shows cold cloud tops, down...
Dangerous windstorm with gusts near 200 km/h over Scotland on Thursday, Dec 7th
-spread the word- A potentially dangerous setup is forecast for the northern British Isles (mostly Scotland and the surrounding islands) on Thursday. Explosive cyclogenesis (a so-called bombogenesis) is expected...
Windstorm Brian hits Ireland & the UK – update
-spread the word- Cyclone Brian has reached Ireland and the United Kingdom: peak winds up to 110-130 km/h are being reported. Details below. Current situation Brian’s center is currently...
Sting jet likely developing on Ophelia: 191 km/h gust recorded at Fastnet lighthouse, SW Ireland
-spread the word- Peak wind gusts of 191 km/h / 103 kt have already been reported at Fastnet Lighthouse, SW Ireland at 9:56 UTC! This is an extremely high...
Post-tropical cyclone Ophelia to hit Ireland today – update (8:30 UTC)
-spread the word- Post-tropical cyclone Ophelia will make landfall in Ireland late this morning to early afternoon. Expect a very severe and damaging windstorm with wind gusts peaking at...
Severe thunderstorms likely across southern France today, June 27, 2017
-spread the word- Severe thunderstorms are likely across southern France in the afternoon and evening today. A long wave trough passes over the Iberian Peninsula eastwards, producing a strong...
Severe thunderstorms expected across the Alpine region, northern Mediterranean, northern Balkans today, June 25, 2017
-spread the word- Another round of severe thunderstorms is expected over the Alpine region, north Italy, northern Adriatic the northern Balkans into the Pannonian basin. A shortwave trough passes...
Severe thunderstorms likely in parts of UK today, Wednesday, June 21, 2017
-spread the word- Severe thunderstorms appear increasingly likely across parts of UK late this afternoon. Hot and humid airmass and strong winds aloft provide an explosive environment for development...