Central Greece looks to be in for another heavy rainfall and flooding event
Areas in Central Greece recently flooded by Storm Daniel could experience another episode of heavy rainfall and flooding.
Three dead, over 1 300 require medical care as dust storms hit Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan
At least three people died and more than 1 300 sought medical help as dust storms swept across Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province from September 20 to 22, 2023. Reduced visibility caused by the storms led to fatalities, according to state reports.
Violent Atlantic storm Agnes to impact Ireland and the UK mid-week
Storm Agnes formed on September 25, 2023, as the first named system of the 2023/24 North Atlantic storm season. Agnes is set to bring severe winds and waves to Ireland and the UK on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Forecasters are particularly concerned due to unusually high sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic, which are contributing to the storm’s rapid intensification.
Three tornadoes wreak havoc in Northern Italy
Two tornadoes touched down in Lombardy, Northern Italy, on September 22, 2023, affecting regions including Milan, Rho, and Pregnana Milanese. The twisters uprooted trees and and caused damage to structures, impacting both residential areas and transportation services.
Tropical Storm “Ophelia” makes landfall in North Carolina, causing major flash floods
Tropical Storm “Ophelia” made landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, around 10:15 UTC on September 23, 2023, with maximum estimated winds of 110 km/h (70 mph). The storm has since weakened into a post-tropical low but continued to pose a flooding risk across the Mid-Atlantic.
Tropical storm developing off the SE coast of USA, landfall forecast in North Carolina
Meteorologists are closely monitoring a low-pressure system currently situated off the southeastern coast of the United States. Currently known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen, the system is expected to strengthen into a full-fledged tropical storm by the time it makes landfall in North Carolina on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
Over 22 000 ha (54 000 acres) of crops damaged by hailstorms and severe weather in Valencia, Spain
In a significant blow to Valencia’s agricultural sector, hailstorms, winds, and rain on Sunday damaged more than 22 000 ha (54 363 acres) of crops, causing an estimated loss of over 43 million euros. The most affected regions were Utiel-Requena and Camp de Túria.
Storm Daniel’s extreme rainfall in Central Greece marked as a 1-in-200+ year event
Extreme rainfall from Storm Daniel led to catastrophic flooding in Central Greece earlier this month, described as a 1-in-200+ year event. The storm then moved on to cause massive flooding in Libya, resulting in over 11 000 fatalities.
Destructive tornado outbreak hits Jiangsu, damaging or destroying 1 600 homes and killing 10, China
On September 19, 2023, the northeastern coastal province of Jiangsu in China was struck by a significant severe weather outbreak, with multiple tornadoes causing damage to more than 1 600 homes and tragically claiming the lives of at least 10 residents.
Rare tornado touches down near the towns of Saint-Pierre-des-Landes and Ernée, France
A rare tornado touched down near the towns of Saint-Pierre-des-Landes and Ernée in the department of Mayenne, NW France on Sunday afternoon (LT), September 17, 2023.
