Large waterspout makes landfall in Okinawa, damaging several buildings, Japan
A large waterspout made landfall on the island of Ie in Japan’s Okinawa on March 5, 2024, damaging several buildings.
Rare EF-2 tornado hits Grand Blanc, confirming unusual tornado pattern, Michigan
A rare EF-2 tornado touched down in Grand Blanc, Michigan, just after midnight on February 28, 2024, confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Detroit. With estimated peak winds reaching 185 km/h (115 mph) and spanning a path of 9.1 km (5.7 miles), this event marks only the second February tornado in the region’s history, with the previous one occurring on February 28, 1974, in southwest Wayne County.
Indonesia’s strongest tornado on record
Last week, Indonesia experienced its strongest tornado on record, injuring at least 33 people and causing extensive damage to hundreds of buildings in the West Java province, according to government officials.
Large tornado hits West Java, damaging hundreds of homes and injuring 30 people, Indonesia
A large and destructive tornado swept through four districts in Sumedang and Bandung Regencies of West Java, Indonesia on February 21, 2024, affecting more than 60 homes and injuring at least 22 people.
50 homes damaged, 5 destroyed by twin tornadoes in Limassol, Cyprus
Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in Limassol, Cyprus, on February 14, 2024, causing extensive damage across the city, particularly in the Germasoyeia suburb. The storms tore roofs off houses, downed a building crane, and caused other significant infrastructural damage. Local officials report that the damage is massive and unprecedented, with emergency services and maintenance workers responding to the aftermath.
Florida’s Bay County hit by first EF3 tornado since 1970s
The National Weather Service has confirmed that the tornado that struck Panama City Beach, Florida, on January 9, 2024, was an EF3, marking the first occurrence of such a severe tornado in Bay County in over half a century.
Florida State Guard activated as destructive tornadoes strike panhandle region
The Florida panhandle experienced at least three tornadoes on the morning of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS), leading to widespread damage and prompting school closures across several counties.
Rare tornado hits Pyrgos, Greece
A rare tornado hit the city of Pyrgos in Western Greece shortly before dawn on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
NWS confirms tornado near Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A tornado swept through Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, January 6, 2024, causing damage to boats and downing power lines, with the National Weather Service (NWS) confirming reports of the twister near Federal Highway around 17:50 local time. NWS is expected to conduct a damage survey on Sunday to determine the strength and path of the tornado.
Tornado hits Sint-Katelijne-Waver in Belgium, causing severe damage to local growers
A tornado between Sint-Katelijne-Waver and Putte in Belgium caused catastrophic damage Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2024, with one horticultural company, Paulanco, losing 40 years of work as greenhouses were demolished and glass shattered.
