thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are weather phenomena characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning. They are caused by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air, which cools and condenses to form cumulonimbus clouds. Within these clouds, strong updrafts and downdrafts create a dynamic and turbulent environment, leading to the development of thunderstorms.

Tornado

Multiple Tornadoes Strike Texas as Deadly Storm Threat Expands Across the South

Several tornadoes touched down in southeastern Texas on Thursday, December 26, as severe thunderstorms swept through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed at least three tornado sightings, with significant damage reported in Wharton County, where a tornado hit near Highway 59, causing damage to several barns. Another brief tornado was reported in Meadows, just outside Harris County, while a waterspout over Lake Houston moved onto land near Huffman.

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Cyclone Fury

Cyclone Fury: 3 Million Left Powerless as Severe Storms Wreak Havoc in Southern Brazil

Southern Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul faced devastating impacts on Sunday, December 1, 2024, as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, leaving over 3 million people without electricity. The storms, fueled by a powerful cyclone forming along Uruguay’s coastline, also brought chaos to parts of Argentina and Uruguay, unleashing winds over 100 km/h (62 mph), torrential rains, and large hail.

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The fifth typhoon in three weeks is heading towards the Philippines! Typhoon Pepito.

Typhoon Pepito has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane, becoming the fifth major tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines in the past three weeks. According to PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Service), wind speeds at the typhoon’s epicenter reached 185 km/h (51 m/s) with gusts up to 220 km/h (61 m/s)

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