Severe thunderstorm warning for Countries Across The world 2024
Severe Weather Information Centre (SWIC):
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- The SWIC, part of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), provides authoritative warnings related to extreme weather, water, and also climate events from WMO member countries.
- As of May 3, 2024, here are the latest warnings:
- Extreme: 16 alerts
- Severe: 285 alerts
- Moderate: 1211 alerts
- Also Minor: 297 alerts
- Unknown: 5 alerts
- Notable countries with warnings:
- China: 414 alerts
- United States of America: 333 alerts
- Russian Federation: 90 alerts
- Also India: 11 alerts
- Kazakhstan: 263 alerts
- Also Norway: 50 alerts
- Italy: 19 alerts
- These warnings help communities prepare for and mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.
Global Risks Report:
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- Extreme weather events are a top concern globally. Nations remain unprepared for long-term changes triggered by climate change, which could also be irreversible if global warming exceeds 1.5°C.
- Asia, in particular, faces significant risks due to weather-related hazard
Greater Cincinnati Region (USA):
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- All weather warnings have been lifted in the Cincinnati area as the first line of storms rolled through to central Ohio. However, more storms are expected later. The greatest strong and also severe storm risk through 4 p.m. was in south central Ohio.
- Risk Factors: Heavy downpours, damaging winds, and also excessive lightning.
Polk County (USA):
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- A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Polk County until 5 p.m. due to 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
- Risk Factors: Strong winds, hail.
South Africa:
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- A yellow level 2 warning was issued for possible heavy downpours, damaging winds, and excessive lightning in at least five provinces. These conditions may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, structural damage, and service disruptions due to power surges.
- Risk Factors: Heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, lightning.
Japan:
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- Impact: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Tokyo and also surrounding areas. Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted transportation and caused minor flooding in low-lying areas.
Also Australia (Queensland):
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- Date: January 22, 2024
- Impact: Severe thunderstorms hit Queensland, also resulting in flash floods and damage to properties. Emergency services were on high alert.
India (Uttar Pradesh):
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- Date: May 10, 2024
- Impact: Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning strikes caused casualties and also property damage in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities issued warnings to stay indoors during the storms.
Brazil (São Paulo):
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- Date: March 18, 2024
- Impact: São Paulo experienced intense thunderstorms with hail and strong winds.
