Understanding severe thunderstorms: criteria and impact
During storm season, there is increasing talk about severe thunderstorms. What does “severe” in severe thunderstorms mean? When does a thunderstorm become severe? What criteria … Read more
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Hail around the world: the biggest, heaviest, and deadliest hailstone records
Imagine a melon-sized chunk of ice falling out of the sky and punching a hole in your windshield. Your roof? Breaking bone? In this article, … Read more
Severe thunderstorms likely in eastern and northeastern Spain today – September 3, 2018
A broad cutoff upper low is located over the Atlantic just west of the Iberian peninsula. Ahead of the low a significant overlap of instability … Read more
Severe thunderstorms expected over northern, northeastern Spain, southern and western France today – August 28, 2018
Severe thunderstorms are likely in southwestern France and parts of northern and eastern Spain today. A shortwave trough / surface low ejects from the Atlantic … Read more
Severe thunderstorms pounded north Italy this weekend
Severe thunderstorms hit north Italy this weekend, producing severe winds and intense hailstorms. North Italy is one of European hot spots for severe thunderstorms, and … Read more
A deep cyclone in the Bay of Biscay: strong winds and large waves for northern Spain tomorrow and on Sunday – March 22, 2018
A deep cyclone is expected to develop in the Bay of Biscay tomorrow, March 23. The system will be over open sea while at its … Read more
Across the Pond: severe thunderstorms with tornadoes and very large hail hit Alabama – March 19, 2018
Severe thunderstorms hit parts of Alabama with severe straight line winds, tornadoes and very large (giant) hail. The severe weather wave was expected as the … Read more
Thunderstorms ongoing over southern France: intense rainfall and local flooding likely
The expected episode of intense rainfall over southern France has started. A persistent line of thunderstorms is ongoing between Marseille and Montpellier. Heavy rainfall is … Read more