With heatwave conditions over for the central and eastern parts, South Africa is expecting its first significant thunderstorms and with some showers and rain for the Eastern Cape. Heavy downpours are expected to lead to localised flooding, which are likely to lead to localised damage to infrastructure over Gauteng, the eastern parts of the North … Read more
The Current21:31Why tornados continue to fascinate The summer blockbuster Twisters has taken the box office by storm and has boosted an already-established interest in storm chasing. And while meteorologist and storm chaser Sean Waugh says even though parts of the film are exaggerated, the science, gear, and lingo accurately represent what it’s like to research and … Read more
A week after a tornado watch was issued to Massachusetts and some parts of New England, more inclement weather could hit the region Sunday. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Sunday for the Bay State, Rhode Island and most of Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service Forecast office. Southern New … Read more
Light rain and thunderstorm have been forecast for Delhi on Friday that has been reeling under heatwave conditions for the past few days. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 44 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Humidity was recorded at 38 per cent at 8.30 am. The department said the … Read more
Rajasthan is set for a fresh spell of heatwave from Thursday after likely thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) on Monday and Tuesday, the Met Department has predicted.Director, Regional Meteorological Centre in Jaipur, Radhe Shyam Sharma, said the State will get relief from the severe heatwave due to western disturbances, for at least a … Read more
Storms could damage Christmas lights and other electronics, says the website HowStuffWorks. According to the South African Weather Service, rain and thunderstorms could be expected for parts of the country on Christmas Day. Provinces including Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal might be affected by storms and rain until early-2024. ALSO READ: Weather Watch: Why South Africa’s weather … Read more
