In about 15 minutes, Tempe recorded nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain. A supercell thunderstorm forms when wind speed and direction change with height, a phenomenon called wind shear.

Rising temperatures are driving an increase in cyclones, lightning, and thunderstorm events worldwide. A recent study published in Science Advances highlights the link between rising global ...

Supercell thunderstorms are among the most impactful weather events in Europe. They typically occur in summer and are characterized by a rotating updraft of warm, humid air that brings strong winds, ...

New research has revealed how climate change is intensifying supercell thunderstorms in Europe. The study, published in Science Advances, warns that the Alpine region and parts of Central and Eastern ...