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 …
Tornado
Significant Severe Weather with a Major Flooding threat is Forecast to Impact Central Europe after Heat Dome Peaks the Historic Heatwave
A historic heat dome was established over Europe through mid-August, dominating most of the continent. It led to numerous nighttime and daytime records for late …
A rare tornado strikes the town of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia, today, Aug 1st, 2023. Significant damage reported
Just after 8 pm today, Aug 1st, a supercell tornado was reported near Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia. Preliminary reports suggest damage was substantial, with multiple houses …
More Severe Weather Outbreaks With Large Hail are Forecast with the new large frontal system developing across Europe as we head into the final week of July
The last two weeks have presented an outstanding weather pattern across central Europe. Numerous severe weather outbreaks with tornadoes, giant hail, flash floods, and destructive …
A Powerful Winter Storm Vanessa Forecast: Intense Snow and Blizzard for Northern Plains. New Tornado Outbreak across the Mississippi Valley through Tuesday and Wednesday
Only a few days after violent twisters strike Midwest, another large Winter Storm Vanessa is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Vanessa will form …
Just Days After a Deadly Tornado Outbreak, the Record-Breaking Winter Heatwave is Forecast for the US and southern Canada, With Another Major Storm and More Dangerous Winds Ahead
At least 50 twisters were reported during the historic tornado outbreak this weekend, with numerous fatalities in Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, and Tennessee. Hundreds of …
A Tornado Outbreak with at Least 7 Tornadoes Reported in Lombardy, the Po Valley Plains, North Italy today, Sept 19th, 2021
At least 7 tornadoes were reported by storm chasers and the public across the Po Valley this afternoon, Sept 19th. A tornado outbreak has developed …
The most powerful tornado on record hit the Czech Republic, leaving several fatalities and 200+ injured across the Hodonin district
A severe weather outbreak hit parts of central Europe this Thursday, June 24th, 2021. With a deadly tornado across the Breclav and Hodonin districts, Czech …