Current warnings, advices and remarks:
Recent analyses:
A cut-off low over Western Europe led to a short heat wave over Central Europe with temperatures of up to 35.0 °C, with a strong MCS moving across Germany on June 29, 2024. more
Two upper-level troughs induced a synoptic pattern very favorable for severe convection to occur over large parts of Central Europe, accompanied by the first heat wave of the summer. more
A Vb low brought abundant precipitation to Southern Germany with local accumulations of more than 200 mm, inducing severe flooding along minor rivers feeding into the Danube 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
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