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Incredible waterspout is spotted off the coast of a major Australian city

Freddy Pawle
Daily Mail
Sat, 13 May 2023 10:59 UTC
A huge tornado-like water spout that dwarfed tankers (pictured) has been spotted off the coast of Sydney as a storm moves its way onto land
A huge tornado-like water spout that dwarfed tankers (pictured) has been spotted off the coast of Sydney as a storm moves its way onto land
A huge tornado-like water has been spotted off the coast of Sydney, dwarfing two tankers seen sailing on the horizon.

The spout formed just off the coast near South Coogee in Sydney's eastern suburbs on Saturday as a storm moved closer to hitting the fringes of the city.

Water spouts form as heavy winds travel in opposing directions, causing the air to be drawn upwards in a spiralling column.

The rising air carries water vapour along with it into the sky where it can create showers and storms.

While mostly harmless, water spouts can cause damage if they move ashore, with one destroying a dozen homes in Lennox Heads in 2010.

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Massive waterspout descends upon Dubrovnik, Croatia amidst unseasonably stormy weather

Mark Thomas
The Dubrovnik Times
Sat, 13 May 2023 10:52 UTC
Waterspout near Dubrovnik island
Waterspout near Dubrovnik island
The weather in Dubrovnik this weekend, and by the looks of it all weekend, has been decidedly unspring like. And today this video shows the power of nature as a huge waterspout formed near a Dubrovnik island.

Stormy skies, rain and wind have been the order of the day for the past week and today the terrible weather brought with its this monstrous waterspout near the island of Koločep near Dubrovnik.

The Adriatic Sea and the sky joined as the towering waterspout spun close to the shore. The video was sent to us by a reader who was on a local ferry between the islands.

Such weather conditions aren't that unusual in the south of Croatia, they are however strange at this time of the year when it is normally sunshine and blue skies.

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Thousands lost power after heavy, wet May snow in Teller County, Colorado

Ashley Portillo
koaa.com
Thu, 11 May 2023 12:08 UTC
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Thousands of people were without power on Thursday in Teller county after heavy and wet snow hit the area. Throughout the day, about four to six inches of wet, heavy snow fell across the county, making for a snowy and slushy commute for many.

At one point, more than 8,000 customers with Core Electric Cooperative were without power. Teller County offices also shut down because of the snow.


Comment: Elsewhere in the state:
Crews at Arapahoe Basin worked to clear inches of snow from the parking lot following an overnight storm.



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Rare tornado-like clouds spotted above storm-hit UK

Sara Odeen-Isbister
Metro (UK)
Fri, 12 May 2023 10:32 UTC
The funnel cloud pictured above south Lincolnshire
© @loki_weatherThe funnel cloud pictured above south Lincolnshire
A rare weather phenomenon that looks like a tornado was spotted across the UK as storms battered the country.

The funnel clouds were seen above parts of northern England and the Midlands yesterday.

The Met Office describes them as 'extended, spinning fingers of cloud'.

Also known as 'tuba', they extend from the base of a cloud towards the ground but never reach the surface.

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Hundreds of muttonbirds fall from the sky in storm in New Zealand

John Lewis
Star News
Thu, 11 May 2023 13:43 UTC
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Freezing gale force winds are believed to be behind the downing of hundreds of tītī (muttonbirds) in Central Otago, northern Southland and the Lakes District last night.

It is believed the birds were migrating south to the Tītī/Muttonbird Islands for breeding season, but were blown off course and exhausted by the wintry blast.

Garston business owner Robert Durling said he was alerted to the plight of the birds when he heard a thump on his roof, about 9pm last night.

"We just thought it was a possum or a big clump of snow.

"Then we heard another one, so I went out to have a look, but I couldn't see anything.

"Then all of a sudden, I saw this odd-looking bird on the lawn, and then I saw two or three of them, and then another one crashed into the tree beside us, and they kept hitting the roof for ages."
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Rare funnel cloud hovers over Montana mountains

Angeli Gabriel
Fox Weather
Wed, 10 May 2023 12:34 UTC
Funnel cloud in Montana.
© @isleyreustFunnel cloud in Montana.
Video captures views of a funnel cloud forming over Mission Valley in western Montana early Tuesday evening.

Recorded by Isley Reust, the footage shows a dark gray cloud hanging over the black, snow-laced mountains in the distance. From that cloud, a funnel extends below, appearing to kick up snow into the air.

Tornadoes rarely form over mountains, as conditions would not be optimal, according to the National Weather Service. They noted, however, that tornadoes have crossed the Appalachian Mountains and a 10,000-foot-tall mountain in Yellowstone National Park.

About 300 miles northwest of Yellowstone, the town of St. Ignatius was able to see such a unique sight forming over their own mountains.

"I'm happy I got to witness it," Reust said in a tweet.

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Sierra Leone - 7 fatalities after floods hit Freetown

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 11 May 2023 12:09 UTC
Floods in Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 2023.
© Government of FreetownFloods in Freetown, Sierra Leone, May 2023.
At least 7 people have lost their lives after storms and heavy rain caused flooding and mudslides in parts of Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone in West Africa.

Stormy weather hit the city from 09 to 10 May 2023. Flash flooding swept through city streets, washing away cars and damaging buildings. Six people died and 2 were injured when a wall collapsed due to flooding in Cline Town. Another fatality was reported after a mudslide in the Moyeiba area of the city. The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) also reported flood damage to the Leone Oil Facility in Kissy.

Sierra Leone Red Cross Society were providing support to affected communities Cline Town, including first aid services and psychosocial support for affected families.

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Lightning strike kills 3 in Magura, Bangladesh


Jagonews24.com
Wed, 10 May 2023 08:17 UTC
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Three people were killed in a lightning strike at Sreepur upazila in Magura on Wednesday afternoon, reports BSS.

The deceased were identified as Nizam Sheikh, 60, Mohammad Ali Biswas, 50, and Shahadat Ali, 60. Nizam Sheikh and Shahadat Ali were the residents at Char Chaugacha village in Sreepur Upazila while Mohammad Ali Biswas was a resident in Rajbari district.

Local people said Nizam Sheikh, Mohammad Ali and Shahadat Ali were struck by a thunderbolt at around 3:30pm during rain in a crop's field in Char Chaugacha village area. They were brought at Sreepur Upazila Health Complex where the duty doctor declared them dead.

Sreepur Upazila Nirbahi Officer Shyamananda Kundu said they would give Taka 25,000 each of the victim's family.
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Flash flooding in Houston as cars submerged


Fox Weather
Tue, 09 May 2023 12:41 UTC
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Houston is experiencing flash flooding as heavy rain drenches parts of the state on Tuesday leading to cars submerged in water and water rescues.

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Heavy rain in southwest Germany floods basements, forces train routes to temporarily close


Fox News
Mon, 08 May 2023 12:45 UTC
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Heavy rains in southwestern Germany have flooded roads and basements, forced train routes to close temporarily and left some residents trapped in their homes.

In Zollernalbkreis county in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, hundreds of firefighters were on duty late Sunday after thunderstorms led to creeks bursting their banks and flooding streets, German news agency dpa reported Monday.

Several families in the town of Balingen were unable to leave their homes because floodwaters had risen around the buildings, according to dpa. They had to flee to upper floors where they waited until firefighters rescued them using ladders.

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