The 2024 tornado season has become one of the most active in over a decade, fueled by an unusual combination of peak tornado outbreaks in May and hurricanes generating high tornado counts. As of early November, the United States had recorded 1,732 tornadoes—well above the 14-year average of 1,355, according to NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center.
Hurricanes Supercharge 2024’s Record-Breaking Tornado Season Read Post »
On Monday, November 4, 2024, Barcelona was overwhelmed by an intense rainstorm that unleashed over two months’ worth of rain within just three hours, leading to severe flooding and chaos across the region. The unprecedented rainfall disrupted flights, halted train services, and left major highways underwater, impacting thousands.
Barcelona Underwater: Record-Breaking Rainfall Drenches City in Just Three Hours Read Post »
Unusual weather has turned parts of South Africa’s Eastern Cape into a winter spectacle, with snowfall covering regions that typically see mild spring weather at this time of year. The snowfall, which began on Sunday, November 2, has blanketed multiple counties in the Eastern Cape, drawing significant attention from locals and meteorologists alike.
In an unexpected weather event, extreme hailstorms and heavy rains have transformed Saudi Arabia’s arid desert into a striking winter-like landscape.
Saudi Desert Transformed: Unbelievable Winter Wonderland After Extreme Hailstorms Read Post »
The polar vortex is a critical component of the Earth’s atmospheric system, particularly during the winter months. This year, however, the polar vortex has entered the month of October at its weakest level in four decades, raising significant concerns among meteorologists and climatologists regarding potential implications for winter weather patterns across North America and Europe.
Weakest Polar Vortex : Implications for Winter Weather Across North America and Europe Read Post »
