This week, Europe faced intense thunderstorms causing widespread damage, especially in central France's Loire and Puy-de-Dome. A violent supercell thunderstorm produced hailstones as large as 6cm, flash flooding, and localized tornadoes, leading to extensive infrastructure destruction. Meteorological conditions, including warm air from the Mediterranean meeting cooler northern air, created significant instability, while the Vosges and Jura mountain ranges enhanced storm intensity. Concurrently, southern China experienced heavy rainfall, resulting in landslides and transport disruptions, exemplifying the broader impact of severe weather globally.
The severe thunderstorms in central France resulted in hailstones measuring up to 6cm in diameter, flash flooding, and significant infrastructure damage across the region.
The temperature contrast caused by warm, saturated air from the Mediterranean clashing with cooler northern air created significant atmospheric instability that fueled storm development.
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