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Yes, tornado counts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are abnormally high in 2021

Storm damage after the tornado hit in Trevose, Pa., on July 29 during a
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Storm damage after the tornado hit in Trevose, Pa., on July 29 during a "rare" tornado outbreak.
The year-to-date annual tornado numbers are running below normal nationally, no thanks to what has been happening in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Both states already have well-exceeded their twister averages for an entire year, bumped up by the "rare" supercell outbreak of July 29 that included one with Tornado Alley-like 140 mph winds, and last week's Fred-related twisters, one of which traveled almost nine miles.

So far in 2021, 19 tornadoes have touched down on Pennsylvania soil, three above the 30-year annual normal and eight more than what would be the average total through August, according to the government's Storm Prediction Center.

Cloud Precipitation

Hailstorm in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain affected more than 6,000 hectares of crops

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According to Agroseguro, the strong rain and hail storm in Castilla-La Mancha on August 24 affected more than 3,800 plots and more than 6,000 hectares in the autonomous community.

The province of Ciudad Real concentrates most of the damage, which extends to numerous municipalities: Campo de Criptana, Tomelloso, Manzanares, Daimiel, Arenales de San Gregorio, and Valdepeñas, among others.

The storm affected almond, pistachio, onion, melon, watermelon, and olive crops; so far grapes have been the most affected, with more than 4,100 hectares affected, just at the beginning of the harvest season.


Cloud Precipitation

Severe hailstorm hits Curitiba, Brazil leaving streets covered with ice

Neighborhood is covered with ice stones, in Campina Grande do Sul
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Neighborhood is covered with ice stones, in Campina Grande do Sul
A storm with hail hit Curitiba and region this Monday morning (16).

Streets, parking lots and roofs in the region were covered by ice.

In Campo Largo, in the Metropolitan Region, more than 200 people sought out Civil Defense and the city government asking for tarpaulins to cover roofs in the city.


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Rare snowfall in August blankets Chilean desert

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A rare snowfall surprised the residents of El Salvador, a small town located in the Chilean desert of Atacama.


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August snowfall hits province of southwest China

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Tourists on Wednesday enjoyed the mesmerizing views of this year's first snowfall at the Dagu Glacier scenic area in Heishui County, southwest China's Sichuan Province.

At 4,860 meters above sea level, visitors enjoyed the fresh air while taking in the views of white mountains glittering against the seamless sky.

Galitai in Songpan County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan also welcomed its first snow this year on Thursday, surprising residents.


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Waterspout filmed off Cebu, Philippines

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Tornado- Waterspout at sea, between Baybay, Leyte, and Pilar, Camotes Island of Cebu, this Wednesday afternoon, August 25


(Translated by Google)

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Waterspout churns off Galveston, Texas

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A waterspout churned in the waters off Galveston, Texas, on August 25, as scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through southeast Texas. The National Weather Service commented that if a spray ring is visible at the surface of a waterspout, it means winds around it are at least 35 mph, and warned mariners to avoid the area. Credit: Chad Casey via Storyful


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Waterspout looms near Louisiana coast as tropical system develops

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A waterspout sighting was reported in Venice, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 25, as a tropical disturbance strengthened in the south-central Caribbean. Credit: Jansyn Williams via Storyful


Cloud Precipitation

Severe hailstorm hits the city of Daqing, China - Crops damaged, large hailstones smash cars

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On the afternoon of August 23, a rainstorm engulfed hail and raided Saertu, Longfeng, Ranghu Road, Honggang, Zhaozhou and other places in Daqing. The maximum rainfall reached 83 mm, and the size of the hail was larger than a goose egg.


(Translated by Google)

Cloud Lightning

144,000 lightning bolts hit southeast Europe in 24 hours - One person struck and killed in Sofia, Bulgaria

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144,000 lightning bolts fell in 24 hours in Southeast Europe.

Thunderstorms were accompanied by hail as 144,000 lightning bolts have fallen in Southeast Europe in the last 24 hours.

This shows a reference from "Blitzortung" platform, which registers real-time thunderstorm activity.

About 1/4 of all of them are on the territory of Bulgaria.