Current warnings, advices and remarks:
A secondary cyclogenesis over the British Isles may lead to the development of a strong wind storm impacting the Netherlands and Northern Germany on November 19 and 20, 2024, with wind gusts of up to 120 kph at exposed locations. more
Recent analyses:
A cut-off low brought torrential rains to the Province of Valencia with precipitation totals of more than 600 mm leading to devastating river flooding killing at least 217 people. more
Hurricane MILTON was one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded over the Atlantic Ocean. MILTON made landfall as a category 3 hurricane with wind gusts up to 172 kph. more
Low Anett (int. Boris) brought catastrophic rains to Eastern Central Europe with precipitation totals of more than 400 mm/7 d. Severe river flooding impacted the Danube and Oder River. more
Brief overviews in German language:
Heavy precipitation of more than 400 mm lead to flooding and landslides in South Africa. More than 13 000 buildings damaged, at least 395 fatalities. german english
Abundant rain in southeast Queensland and eastern New South Wales. Up to 500 mm/7d accumulated precipitation. Severe flooding in densely populated areas (e.g. Sydney). more
Latest major events / CEDIM FDA reports / short reports:
Low Orinoco brought heavy precipitation to Southern Germany with 5-day precipitation totals >200 mm, inducing severe river flooding along the Danube River and minor rivers. more
A upper-atmospheric trough induced heavy precipitation across the Arabian Peninsula, inducing severe flooding along the Persian Gulf. The city of Dubai recieved 163.8 mm/48 h of rain. more
A cut-off low Daniel over the Mediterranean Sea brought extreme precipitation to Greece and Lybia, leading to more than 8,000 fatalities in Lybia due to the failure of two levees. more
General overviews of meteorological phenomena:
Tornadoes are a stunning and deadly force of nature, causing extreme destruction in a very short time frame yet often confined to very small areas. more
Additional Resources:
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Source: meteoblue
Current Warnings - Source: meteoalarm.org
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