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selected: all reports
- occurring between 28-04-2024 00:00 and 05-05-2024 24:00 GMT/UTC

number of selected reports: 986
Only the first 25 selected events are shown in the table
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tornado tornado   wind severe wind   hail large hail   rain heavy rain
  funnel funnel cloud   gustnado gustnado   devil lesser whirlwind
  snow heavy snowfall/snowstorm   ice ice accumulation   avalanche avalanche   lightning damaging lightning
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large hail

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Rusko Selo  Severnobanatski okrug 
Serbia (45.76 N, 20.57 E) < 3 km
04-05-2024  (Saturday)
17:05 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large hail up to at least 2-3 cm i.d. (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/tunde.csanyi.9/posts/pfbid0oXH62BNBBLZyk6KY1GbVaao7MJLyprZis1WWUQLGcAqs2WGa2JjuHeh8L9LKJzLzl
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jhkeMsjeC/?utm_source=ig_embed&img_index=1
Reference: Eyewitness report via hailz_srbija (on Instagram), 04 MAY 2024. Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Banatska Topola  Severnobanatski okrug 
Serbia (45.67 N, 20.47 E) < 3 km
04-05-2024  (Saturday)
17:05 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm i.d. was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/mirko.brkanlic/posts/pfbid0uSdk88cW8gCj1BKAtFvNib3FcqD3CBttgbVthNJpbjX4W6DuGPuWogAHzQMyKo7El
Reference: Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Yesilyurt  Konya Province 
Turkey (37.77 N, 33.73 E) < 3 km
04-05-2024  (Saturday)
16:20 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm i.d. was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://twitter.com/fathhakan/status/1786806243681521728
Reference: Eyewitness report (on X), 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Piechowice  Dolnośląskie 
Poland (50.85 N, 15.58 E) < 3 km
04-05-2024  (Saturday)
15:45 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm i.d was reported. Time was based on radar data.
https://twitter.com/SOB_pl/status/1786786782392005115/photo/1
Reference: Eyewitness report via Sieć Obserwatorów Burz (on X), 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Poźrzadło Wielkie  Zachodniopomorskie 
Poland (53.37 N, 15.88 E) < 3 km
04-05-2024  (Saturday)
14:45 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to at least 2 cm i.d was reported. Time was based on radar data.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPZLB/posts/4157119957849901
Reference: Eyewitness report via Zachodniopomorscy Łowcy Burz (on Facebook), 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Cabo Busto  Galiza 
Spain (43.57 N, 6.47 W) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
22:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27 m/s
Weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 27 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s).
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=08010&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2024&mes=05&day=04&hora=03
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Fisterra  Galiza 
Spain (42.88 N, 9.27 W) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
19:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27 m/s
Weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 27 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s).
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=08040&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2024&mes=05&day=04&hora=03
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 04 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Estaca de Bares  Galiza 
Spain (43.79 N, 7.69 W) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
18:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25 m/s
Weather station recorded a peak wind gust of 25 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s).
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=08004&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2024&mes=05&day=04&hora=03
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 04 MAY 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Salice Salentino  Puglia 
Italy (40.39 N, 17.96 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
16:10 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, a trained storm spotter
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21887_1714761717.107.jpg
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21887_1714761717.1133.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/groups/supermeteo.direttameteosalento/permalink/1081522529617371/
https://www.facebook.com/daniele.guerrieri.167/posts/pfbid02fudZ48gKahM5dMxwZoSuCx1VD5Hf4LNJYrtyZeq9tePt33b4aNii1kjHez9JUytal

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

large hail

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Tycherón  Évros 
Greece (41.03 N, 26.28 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
14:12 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Large amounts of small hail reported in Tychero, Evros on 03.05.2024 ; EDIT: Hail up to 2-2.5 cm i.d.
https://www.facebook.com/weathernewss/videos/351913827894959/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1430921990850823
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25191398533837586/
Reference: Eyewitness report via Weather News Greece (on Facebook), 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person) / Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Aisími  Evros 
Greece (41.02 N, 25.95 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
13:50 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
event duration at place of observation: 10 minutes
Large amounts of small hail reported in Aisimi, Evros on 03.05.2024
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25191427713834668/
Reference: KairikaNeaThrakis via Facebook

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person)

large hail

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Sapes  Rodopi 
Greece (41.02 N, 25.69 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
13:40 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
Large amounts of small hail reported in Sapes, Rodopi on 03.05.2024
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25191958487114924/
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25191524700491636/
Reference: KairikaNeaThrakis via Facebook

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person)

large hail

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Kalamókastron  Rodopi 
Greece (41.04 N, 25.36 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
13:31 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail was reported near Kalamokastro, Rodopi on 03.05.2024
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25191228943854545
Reference: KairikaNeaThrakis via Facebook

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person)

large hail

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Byal Izvor  Kardzhali 
Bulgaria (41.54 N, 25.07 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
12:40 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Tree(s) damaged, Crops/farmland damaged
Significant damage to crops caused by hail was reported. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/posts/pfbid02gAvLeWLmZ7MAZ7ThVQKbNUS4LBHqDTDAJtJ9hS6UdpyxDx2QSm5cUJHosRpN82znl
Reference: Eyewitness report via Меteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Xánthi  Xánthi 
Greece (41.14 N, 24.88 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
12:05 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large amounts of small hail reported in Xanthi on 03.05.2024
https://www.xanthinea.gr/2024/05/sta-lefka-oi-dromoi-estrose-chalazi-stin-xanthi-vinteo
https://www.facebook.com/xanthinea/videos/779086784193472/
https://www.facebook.com/xanthinea/videos/1605802193520848/
Reference: Eyewitness report via XanthiNea.gr (on Facebook), 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person) / Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Atabağı  Siirt Province 
Turkey (38.07 N, 41.67 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
12:05 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a newspaper report, photo or video of the event, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
maximum hail diameter: 3 cm
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
https://www.iha.com.tr/siirt-haberleri/siirtte-ceviz-buyuklugunde-dolu-yagdi-79388924
Reference: "Siirt’te ceviz büyüklüğünde dolu yağdı", IHA, 03 MAY 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

severe wind

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Nilüfer  Bursa 
Turkey (40.29 N, 28.94 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
12:00 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://www.iha.com.tr/bursa-haberleri/agaclara-yildirim-dustu-firtina-hayati-olumsuz-etkiledi-79384023
Reference: "Ağaçlara yıldırım düştü, fırtına hayatı olumsuz etkiledi ", IHA, 03 MAY 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

damaging lightning

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Hamitler  Bursa 
Turkey (40.26 N, 28.98 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
12:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a newspaper report, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Tree(s) damaged
https://www.iha.com.tr/bursa-haberleri/agaclara-yildirim-dustu-firtina-hayati-olumsuz-etkiledi-79384023
Reference: "Ağaçlara yıldırım düştü, fırtına hayatı olumsuz etkiledi ", IHA, 03 MAY 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

large hail

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Amvrosía  Rodopi 
Greece (41.08 N, 25.23 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:54 UTC (+/- 1 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Large amounts of hail reported in Amvrosia, Rodopi on 03.05.2024
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25190281073949332
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https://maronnews.gr/%ce%bf%ce%bb%ce%bf%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b7%cf%81%cf%89%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ad%cf%82-%ce%ba%ce%b1%cf%84%ce%b1%cf%83%cf%84%cf%81%ce%bf%cf%86%ce%ad%cf%82-%ce%b1%cf%80%cf%8c-%cf%84%ce%b7%ce%bd-%cf%87%ce%b1/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR09PMCJf-_vhUshFs2KRnVWstNlx5Y-1GLFg5fMP-kjUHbw7JcOHoT2dL0_aem_AXIQZP9W4AGq4tdB0veexH7UscKCs-4JqB9A7lZYI_gxNMdShCOQi52nv4GaWRr4l9ecVdCCOpB_QNyZSRt_2eck
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25190440707266702/
Reference: KairikaNeaThrakis via Facebook

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person) / Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Sálpi  Rodopi 
Greece (41.05 N, 25.20 E) < 1 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:50 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report received by e-mail, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
Large amounts of small hail reported in Salpi, Rodopi on 03.05.2024
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25192407587070014/
Reference: KairikaNeaThrakis via Facebook

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: George Papavasileiou (Voluntary Observer Person)

tornado

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Koutsó  Piraiós Nomós 
Greece (41.06 N, 25.07 E) < 5 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:30 UTC (+/- 1 hrs.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
occurring over: land
The funnel cloud was observed.
Tornado was observed, probably in Koutsó area. Time was based on SAT data.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/KairikaNeaThrakis/posts/25190268623950577/
Reference: Καιρικά Νέα Θράκης (on Facebook), 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Dialampí  Piraiós Nomós 
Greece (41.09 N, 25.15 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:10 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Significant damage to crops was reported. Time was based on radar data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://maronnews.gr/%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%BF%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7%CF%81%CF%89%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%86%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%B1%CF%80%CF%8C-%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BD-%CF%87%CE%B1/
Reference: "Ολοκληρωτικές καταστροφές από την χαλαζόπτωση στον κάμπο της Ροδόπης – Στο σημείο ο αντιπεριφερειάρχης Μανώλης Ταπατζάς.", Maron News, 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Galáni  Piraiós Nomós 
Greece (41.10 N, 24.78 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:10 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Significant damage to crops was reported. Time was based on radar data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://maronnews.gr/%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%BF%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7%CF%81%CF%89%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%86%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%B1%CF%80%CF%8C-%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BD-%CF%87%CE%B1/
Reference: "Ολοκληρωτικές καταστροφές από την χαλαζόπτωση στον κάμπο της Ροδόπης – Στο σημείο ο αντιπεριφερειάρχης Μανώλης Ταπατζάς.", Maron News, 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Mosaïkón  Piraiós Nomós 
Greece (41.10 N, 25.20 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:10 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged
Significant damage to crops was reported. Time was based on radar data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://maronnews.gr/%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%BF%CE%BA%CE%BB%CE%B7%CF%81%CF%89%CF%84%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%84%CF%81%CE%BF%CF%86%CE%AD%CF%82-%CE%B1%CF%80%CF%8C-%CF%84%CE%B7%CE%BD-%CF%87%CE%B1/
Reference: "Ολοκληρωτικές καταστροφές από την χαλαζόπτωση στον κάμπο της Ροδόπης – Στο σημείο ο αντιπεριφερειάρχης Μανώλης Ταπατζάς.", Maron News, 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

tornado

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Afiónas  Kérkyra 
Greece (39.71 N, 19.64 E) < 3 km
03-05-2024  (Friday)
10:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
Waterspout was observed. Time was based on SAT data.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/13490723682/posts/10160417841063683/
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteoclub.gr (on Facebook), 03 MAY 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)



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