Aemet has warned about the arrival of a storm that will bring intense rains, storms, and a significant drop in temperatures in various regions of Spain starting Wednesday, August 26, with the northwest being the most affected. (translated)
Tadej Pogacar unleashed a storm in the mountainous stage of Andorra, attacking 51 kilometers from the finish, winning the stage and increasing his lead in the overall standings of the Vuelta a España to nearly three minutes over his rivals, almost sealing the competition in his favor. (translated)
Therefore, storms, tornadoes, and floods can occur in Europe, yes, but we are seeing that the virulence of these extreme phenomena is greater, partly fueled by a very warm Mediterranean Sea that supplies the fuel for the storms to be more severe. (translated)
A devastating tornado in France, violent storms with hail in Tarragona, and a meteotsunami in the Mediterranean. All in just a few hours. Is it normal? Do we have to get used to it? Thread 🧵👇 (translated)
A tornado in the south of France has left at least 26 injured and significant material damage, while several areas of the country are facing intense storms and an orange alert remains in place in the Aude department. (translated)
Why is the storm in Tarragona being so violent? Because it is finding practically all the necessary ingredients: a Mediterranean providing a lot of heat and humidity, a very unstable atmosphere, and sufficient wind shear to organize the storms. (translated)
It seems that a wet downburst has occurred in Tarragona. This phenomenon happens when a very intense downward current within a storm falls rapidly to the surface accompanied by torrential rain and, at times, hail. Upon hitting the ground, the air (translated)
Today we warned about the extremity of the episode. It is becoming increasingly common to see this type of image that we were not accustomed to: severe storms that release large amounts of water in a short time, causing serious problems and damage. It is advisable to exercise extreme caution. (translated)
Que cojones acaba de ser la tormenta que ha caído en Tarragona Acaba de destrozarme los cristales de todas las ventanas y se me ha inundado media casa duwbdiwjfiwbxisjfdjdjdjd #Tarragona #Tormenta #Clima
⚠️ Attention to the northeastern peninsula this Monday. ESTOFEX places areas of Catalonia, Aragon, and the south of France at level 3, the maximum of its severe weather scale. The scenario favors very intense storms, with a risk of large hail, very strong gusts of wind, and... (translated)
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has warned about the arrival of a powerful storm that will cause intense rains, storms, hail, and a drop in temperatures in various regions of Spain starting Monday, August 24. (translated)
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Aemet has warned about the arrival of severe storms, fresh polar air, and hail in Spain, causing an unstable weekend with heavy rains and a significant drop in temperatures in various regions of the country. (translated)
The north of Mallorca has recorded temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, reaching 41.5ºC in Pollença, while a yellow warning for rain, storms, and strong winds is activated throughout the archipelago. (translated)
The excess heat in the Mediterranean Sea, which has reached record temperatures of up to 30 degrees, is contributing to the formation of severe storms and atmospheric instability in the region, as evidenced in Valencia, where winds of up to 149 kilometers per hour caused damage, raising concerns about the risk of extreme weather events in the future and underscoring the need to improve weather forecasts to protect the population. (translated)
In Valencia, storms caused by thermal bursts have led to winds of up to 149 km/h, knocking down trees and causing numerous damages in the La Ribera region. (translated)
Several wet bursts with winds of up to 149 kilometers per hour have caused significant material damage in the province of Valencia, leading the Generalitat to issue emergency alerts and recommend taking extreme precautions due to the risk of storms and floods. (translated)
A storm system in the Valencian Community has caused hail, gusts, and winds of up to 149 km/h, resulting in material damage in several towns and one person injured in Cullera. (translated)
A downburst is a very strong air current that descends from a storm, hits the ground, and rapidly expands in all directions. It can generate very intense gusts, even exceeding 100 km/h, and cause damage similar to that of a tornado, although the mechanism is (translated)
⚠️ There are already storms in progress, but the afternoon can get much more complicated. Spain and Italy are today within a wide European corridor of severe weather, with a risk of large hail, torrential rains, and very strong gusts. What can happen? Thread 🧵👇 (translated)
