Tag: thunderstorm
The thunderstorm went under the radar: “Can bubble up from nowhere”
During Thursday, a strong thunderstorm moved in over parts of Svealand and Götaland. Eight young people had to be taken to hospital in the evening after lightning struck a football…
Severe thunderstorm watches ends for Brant: Environment Canada
A tornado watch for Brant and Oxford counties has been lifted but a severe thunderstorm watch remains in place for Oxford County, says Environment Canada. Article content “Conditions are favorable…
Should You Really Unplug Your Smartphone During a Thunderstorm? Experts Answer
It’s a very old belief: thunderstorms can be dangerous for our electrical devices. So should we unplug them or not? Electronic devices and lightning are generally not a good mix.…
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued
The heat wave is ending but between Monday and Wednesday, storms will cross the country from west to east. Here’s where they should be most violent. France experienced an exceptional…
Heavy thunderstorm passed through the province but did not cause major problems, code yellow is off the track
There is no longer a code yellow for Utrecht. A heavy thunderstorm passed through the province, but it did not cause major damage. Earlier today, the KNMI warned of extreme…
Tornado: what is it?
The tornado is a vortex atmospheric disturbance of great intensity but of limited dimension accompanied by violent winds, contrary to thehurricane. It is the most violent and destructive meteorological phenomenon,…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning ends
A severe thunderstorm warning has ended for communities in Brantford/Brant, Norfolk and surrounding municipalities. Early Thursday evening, Environment Canada had issued a severe storm warning, saying meteorologists were tracking a…
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm warning ends
A severe thunderstorm warning has ended for communities in Norfolk and surrounding municipalities. Early Thursday evening, Environment Canada had issued a severe storm warning, saying meteorologists were tracking a line…
Forest fires: why dry thunderstorms are dreadful?
Every summer, fires break out in our forests. Unfortunately, they are often the work of arsonists and sometimes the result of carelessness or accidents. It can also have a natural…
Thunderstorms: what is the origin of thunder?
The event is well known: when the storm bursts, thunder rumbles. What is less is the way in which the electric charge of the cloud generates such noise. Here are…