Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.
Tag: Tornadoes
Jasper Fire Worsened by Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud
Blazes that generate such stormy conditions can be nearly impossible to put out and pose special dangers to firefighters.
Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know
Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging.
Tornado Kills 5 in Guangzhou, a Chinese City Battered by Recent Rains
Videos shared by Chinese official media showed transmission towers and power lines igniting and debris swirling in the air in the city, a manufacturing and technology hub by the Pearl River.
Storm Isha Sweeps Britain With Powerful Winds, Disrupting Travel
Powerful winds swept the region overnight into Monday, causing travel disruptions and power outages. A second powerful storm is expected to bring similarly windy conditions.
‘Significant Damage’ Reported As Storm Gerrit Moves Through Britain
Strong winds and heavy rain are expected in England over the coming days, according to forecasters.
Buenos Aires Drenched by Storm That Killed 13 in Bahía Blanca
There were reports of power outages and damage across Argentina’s capital as it was swept by the storm that earlier had a deadly impact on the port city of Bahía Blanca.
3 Tornadoes Strike Germany, Amid Heat Wave in Southern Europe
Extreme weather was also felt elsewhere in Europe as heat waves threatened Spain and parts of southern France.
Six Days Afloat in the Everglades
After a storm disrupted plans for a 99-mile paddling trek, a Times journalist’s time on the water took a more reflective turn. Come look and listen alongside him.
‘They Were Just Gone’: Two Baby Boys Survive Tornado in Kentucky
Without a basement, Clara Lutz of Barnsley, Ky., sheltered her infant grandsons in the bathtub for safety. A powerful tornado pulled the tub from her grip and sent the babies flying.