Spanish researchers have discovered a colossal storm in the shape of a hexadecagon at Saturn's south pole, revealing that the gas giant can create atmospheric structures much more complex than previously observed. (translated)
More than 20 people are missing after a sudden flood in the Grand Canyon, where authorities are working to evacuate and locate those affected, while more storms and heavy rain are expected in the area. (translated)
The high temperatures of the Mediterranean, which reached a record of 33 degrees, provide energy to storms, leading meteorologists to warn about the possibility of tornadoes in Spain, despite the widespread belief that they do not occur in the country. (translated)
🚨 Today Europe is back in the spotlight due to severe storms. The main focus will be in southern Germany, northwest Austria, the southernmost part of Switzerland, and northern Italy, where ESTOFEX raises the risk to level 3 due to the possibility of very large hail and gusty winds. (translated)
What is happening with the storms in France? Hail of up to 5 centimeters, more than 70,000 lightning strikes, flooded streets, and gusts that have reached 142 km/h. France experienced another day of very dangerous severe storms yesterday. I'll tell you what happened and why. 👇 (translated)
I don't know if you realize, but we are facing increasingly extreme weather. The storms in France this week are very striking, but if we look at the rest of the world, we find many areas with weather phenomena. (translated)
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)
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)
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)
⚠️ 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)
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)
