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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Severe thunderstorms hit France and Germany – August 9, 2018
As expected, western and central Europe were hit by severe thunderstorms today. Storms with severe straight line winds, large hail and torrential rainfall, causing flash … 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
New round of torrential rainfall for parts of Greece in the next 48 hours
Parts of Greece, particularly central Greece, over the next 48 hours. High-resolution models suggest totals in 200-400 mm range, locally possibly more. This is a … Read more
Intense severe thunderstorms in eastern France, Luxembourg and Germany last night – August 1, 2017
Widespread severe thunderstorms hit eastern France, parts of BeNeLux and western Germany last night and this morning (July 31/August 1). Lightning tracks of individual storms … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
Severe thunderstorms across Eastern Europe today – June 23, 2017
Another round of severe thunderstorms is expected today, produced by the same shortwave trough that produced intense thunderstorms over Germany and Czech Republic yesterday and … Read more