based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Large tree branch(es) broken, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
https://arbuztoday.ru/v-astraxani-padayut-derevya-iz-za-silnogo-vetra/
Reference: "В Астрахани падают деревья из-за сильного ветра ", ARBUZ TODAY, 18 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, an eyewitness report of the damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21697_1713439465.7824.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/groups/666817646689036/permalink/7416937018343698/
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=998467008948943&set=a.520469376748711

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, an eyewitness report of the damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21702_1713441738.6073.jpg

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, an eyewitness report of the damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
Prima tromba marina // First waterspout
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21700_1713440766.9739.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=806988084811694&set=a.410281964482310

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

based on information from: a trained storm spotter, an eyewitness report of the damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
occurring over: water
The funnel cloud was observed.
Seconda tromba marina // Second waterspout
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21701_1713441442.6231.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=806988084811694&set=a.410281964482310

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

based on information from: government-based sources / administrative organisations, a report on a website
wind speed: 31.4 m/s
https://www.meteociel.fr/obs/classement.php?mode=1&all=1&ua=0&pays=&u2=1&archive=1&jour=18&mois=4&annee=2024&heure=5&ud=0&dec=0&alt=1

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Nicolas Baluteau (Voluntary Observer Person)

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Damage to roof or chimney, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
Downed trees and damaged roofs were reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://www.flagman.bg/article/319197
https://www.flagman.bg/news/2024/04/18/171342314689734.jpg
Reference: "Бурята събори дърво върху лек автомобил в бургаския ж.к."Изгрев"", flagman.bg, 18 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: a damage survey by a severe weather expert, a trained storm spotter, an eyewitness report of the damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
occurring over: land
intensity and other characteristics: IF0.5 , Damage Indicator: TRW, Degree of Damage: 3
the intensity rating was based on photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a damage survey by a severe weather expert.
The funnel cloud was observed.
path length: 0.15 km
maximum path width: 20 m
direction of movement: N-S
Impacts: Damage to roof or chimney, Large tree branch(es) broken, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
Debole landspout che ha toccato brevemente il suolo. Erba allettata, piccoli rami spezzati ed un paio di piccoli alberi abbattuti, lievi coperture danneggiate // Weak landspout that briefly touched down. Flattened grass, small branches snapped and a couple of small trees downed, damage to light roofing
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21694_1713432553.6332.jpg
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21694_1713432553.6369.jpg
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21694_1713432553.6373.jpg
http://stormreport.meteonetwork.it/asset/photo/21694_1713438847.1947.jpg
https://www.facebook.com/carolina.battistella.3/posts/pfbid0grZAW88uWigQsdQpEPAqgYErk5AqkczS5vuJKsGJynJBJpuVZzxngN8EaJ2oR3adl
https://www.facebook.com/mauro.piovesan.7505/videos/1882088872252561/
https://www.facebook.com/meteoinveneto.it/posts/pfbid0239WgzGv4Z4iJxezc6GcPNuhZVsLLRLtiW1GV12yRfSxCzNPncF4ZNNehdeiDQoLBl
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0YfvnqL4NpV348RZ3qNTDNohshKhtAFxygyLirSUycRhJoKVZxLfKVHhHjQLznPyBl&id=100005698602424

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: MeteoNetwork Pretemp

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail reported in Tulcea around 14:30 UTC.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7bRpYwdP1Dw87Sxs/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Reference: Meteoplus (on Facebook), 17 Apr 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Jakub Gorlic

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report
Impacts: Building(s) damaged
Danni ad una chiesa // Damage to a church
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=917824433454995&set=p.917824433454995&type=3
Reference: Giulia Zornetta (on Facebook), 18 Apr 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: PRETEMP - Previsione temporali

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Basement(s) flooded, Flooding of ground floor
Local flooding was reported after the passage of a thunderstorm.
https://www.ziarulzigzag.ro/eveniment/aseara-prapad-la-slava-cercheza/
Reference: "Aseară, prăpăd la Slava Cercheză", Ziarul ZIG-ZAG, 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to 2 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Damage to crops occurred. Time was based on SAT data / Blitzortung lightning detection system.
http://www.radioconstanta.ro/2024/04/18/foto-grindina-si-vijeliile-au-facut-ravagii-in-dobrogea/
Reference: "FOTO | Grindina și vijeliile au făcut ravagii în Dobrogea", Radio Constanta, 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to 2 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data / Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/vremeaBuzau/posts/pfbid02qtythM7bxADKLNuAb67eEXsgXLsZXoSkYdp7s4Jf5uS7deAVnoYVX7FZETpEvUxrl
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Buzau Original (on Facebook), 17 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
maximum hail diameter: 3 cm
Impacts: Tree(s) damaged, Crops/farmland damaged
Large hail up to at least 3 cm in the longest direction was reported. Time was based on SAT data / Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02YjrnadyCecBrmabDKzUr48d8dkFjcccNLtUQPc2epaHhLftNqRyuaBVtPntWVt8Vl&id=100067689262322
http://www.radioconstanta.ro/2024/04/18/foto-grindina-si-vijeliile-au-facut-ravagii-in-dobrogea/
http://www.radioconstanta.ro/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/04/grindina-1-saraiu.jpg
http://www.radioconstanta.ro/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/04/grindina-3-saraiu.jpeg
Reference: Eyewitnesses report via Meteoplus (on Facebook), 17 APR 2024. "FOTO | Grindina și vijeliile au făcut ravagii în Dobrogea", Radio Constanta, 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
A downed tree was reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://www.nitrak.sk/clanky/1868/foto-silny-vietor-lamal-v-suranoch-stromy-jednu-z-ciest-musela-policia-na-cas-uzatvorit
Reference: "FOTO: Silný vietor lámal v Šuranoch stromy, jednu z ciest musela polícia na čas uzatvoriť", Nitrak, 12 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
maximum hail diameter: 2.5 cm
Impacts: Tree(s) damaged
Large hail up to 2.5 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on radar data.
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/posts/pfbid02GsDa6uuzekVbWEWmCamMqr1UL5npyhzArGqgjZQXPfm6ETULVGWygofEWqJrnhJ6l
https://www.facebook.com/meteobulgaria/videos/1352977722036975/
https://www.facebook.com/Silvia.Pikianska/posts/pfbid02ggj19Rfvgye148ee63nxYdpH2df9zwiQW5h94tfnPREHkTd4DiKYkBX6TSbSXar7l
Reference: Eyewitnesses reports via Меteo Bulgaria (on Facebook), 17 APR 2024. Eyewitness report (on Facebook), 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Power transmission damaged or destroyed, Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Large tree branch(es) broken, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
Downed trees were reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://allszg.com/2024/04/17/44980/
Reference: "14 СИГНАЛА СЛЕД БУРЯТА В СТАРА ЗАГОРА", All SZG, 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, a report on a website, photo or video of the event
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Large hail up to 2 cm in the longest direction (roughly estimated) was reported. Time was based on SAT data / Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.facebook.com/vremeaBuzau/posts/pfbid0rw3jGoUi9UwfsRMjpNfxAhNoTWHjki3yi5QW9LYHPYtuKpUy3UC2noWDWAmpkFLHl
Reference: Eyewitness report via Meteo Buzau Original (on Facebook), 17 APR 2024.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Car(s) damaged (unspecified), Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
A downed tree was reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://telegraph.bg/bulgaria/novini/vremeto-se-ozybi-gradushki-silni-vetrove-i-padnali-dyrveta-podplashiha-strana-potrosheni-sa-pokrivi-i-avtomobili-na-mesta-se-ochakvat-valezhi-do-40-litra-na-kv.m-snimki-411551
Reference: "ВРЕМЕТО СЕ ОЗЪБИ: Градушки, силни ветрове и паднали дървета подплашиха страна! (СНИМКИ)", telegraph.bg, 16 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: a newspaper report, a television or radio broadcast, a report on a website
estimated peak current: 346 kA
polarity: negative
Number of people injured: 3. 3 toerist were hit by lightning. All 3 persons were taken to hospital. 1 person was severely injured.
https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/1070119238/drie-toeristen-getroffen-door-bliksem-bij-camperduin
Reference: drie-toeristen-getroffen-door-bliksem-bij-camperduin, telegraaf.nl, 17 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Bas van der Ploeg (Voluntary Observer Person)

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a newspaper report, a report on a website
Impacts: Tree(s) damaged
A tree was hit.
https://www.omroepwest.nl/nieuws/4829842/112-nieuws-boom-aan-flarden-na-blikseminslag-man-aangehouden-voor-geweldsincidenten
Reference: 112-nieuws-boom-aan-flarden-na-blikseminslag-man-aangehouden -voor-geweldsincidenten, omroepwest.nl, 17 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Bas van der Ploeg (Voluntary Observer Person)

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
A downed tree was reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://www.haskovo.net/news/585727/silniyat-vyatar-sabori-darvo-v-kv-baykal-na-kardzhali-dvizhenieto-po-ulitsata-e-preustanoveno
Reference: "Силният вятър събори дърво в кв.“Байкал“ на Кърджали, движението по улицата е преустановено", Haskovo.NET, 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: an eyewitness report of the damage, photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, a report on a website
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Tree(s) uprooted or snapped
A downed tree was reported after the period of strong wind gusts.
https://www.haskovo.net/news/585704/vyatarat-stovari-chast-ot-darvo-varhu-kashta
https://img.haskovo.net//images/news_images/2024/04/17/20321a2a30631.jpg?v=1713344676
https://www.facebook.com/haskovo.net/videos/343669265357360/
Reference: "Вятърът стовари част от дърво върху къща", Haskovo.net, 17 APR 2024. Haskovo.NET - Всичко за Хасково (on Facebook), 17 APR 2024.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

based on information from: a report on a website
wind speed: 29.9 m/s
Reference: WS report. ogimet.com. Checked: 18 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)

based on information from: a newspaper report
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed
https://angi.ru/news/2915493-%D0%9D%D0%B0%20%D0%AF%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%20%D0%B8%D0%B7-%D0%B7%D0%B0%20%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE%20%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%20%D0%B8%20%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B8%20%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%80%D1%8B%D1%82%D0%BE%20%D0%B4%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5%20%D0%BD%D0%B0%20%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B5%20%D0%B4%D0%BE%20%D0%A1%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%85%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%B0%20%D0%B8%20%D0%A5%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BF%D0%B0/
Reference: "На Ямале из-за сильного ветра и метели перекрыто движение на дороге до Салехарда и Харпа", AGENTSTVO NEFTEGAZOVOY INFORMATSII, 17 APR 2024

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Thilo Kühne (ESWD management/ESSL Team)