Destructive hailstorm in central Slovenia, July 29th – the first 10+ cm *giant* hail event in Europe this summer
Very hot weather lately has resulted in a violent supercell storm over central Slovenia in the early evening of July 29th. A narrow swath from towns Vodice to Domžale...
Can you spot a supercell? 10 visual signs a storm may be a supercell
With supercells being reported left and right – what are the most typical and telltale signs a storm may be a supercell? Not every severe thunderstorm is a supercell,...
Extremely severe thunderstorm hits Pescara, central Italy – July 10th, 2019
An extremely severe thunderstorm hit Pescara (Abruzzo, central Italy) in the afternoon of July 10th, 2019. The thunderstorm produced very large to giant hail, with hailstones up to 15...
Severe thunderstorms hit north Italy – May 11th, 2019
As expected, north Italy was hit by severe thunderstorms yesterday. Intense multicell and supercell thunderstorms were reported across regions Piemonte, Lombardy and Veneto. Thunderstorms produced mainly severe hailstorms across...
Hail world records: the biggest, heaviest, and deadliest hail
Imagine a melon-sized chunk of ice falling out of the sky? Punching a hole in your car windshield? Your roof? Breaking bone? Hail is one of the biggest hazards...
Strong tornadoes hit Louisiana, US tonight – November 5, 2018
Severe thunderstorms hit parts of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas tonight. A number of tornadic supercells formed, significant tornadoes reported in Louisiana. NOTE: these are first reports, we will have...
Tornadoes and waterspouts reported across Italy – October 6, 2018
A number of tornadoes were reported across much of Italy on Saturday, October 6. Both non-mesocyclonic and mesocyclonic tornadoes were recorded, reflecting the dynamics of the low affecting the...
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 across the north of...