Storm Damage

Hurricane categories explained using the Saffir-Simpson wind scale to help you prepare for storm damage and intense wind speeds. Discover

Learn the critical differences between a Tornado Watch vs Tornado Warning to stay safe during severe weather. Understand how to respond and Find out.

Explore the impact and meteorological causes of the 1947 Sydney hailstorm. Learn about the record ice stones and structural damage across NSW. Discover

Learn how do downbursts form through evaporative cooling and negative buoyancy in severe thunderstorms. Find out how microbursts cause wind shear to See

How do bow echoes form via cold pools and rear-inflow jets? Understand the radar signatures and RKW theory behind severe straight-line wind damage.

How do derechos form via bow echo formation and rear inflow jets? Study the mechanics of straight-line wind damage and mesoscale convective systems.

Learn how an eyewall replacement cycle changes storm intensity and wind width. See how concentric eyewalls impact Australian coastal hazards and Read.

Review the October 2021 Adelaide hailstorm impact, from supercell damage in the Hills to the catastrophic insurance response and crop losses across SA.

2020 Canberra hailstorm facts including 5 cm hail and 116 km/h winds. See how a supercell caused millions in damage to vehicles and ACT buildings. Read

A look at the December 2018 Sydney hailstorm impact and supercell structure. Learn how hail damage hit the Sydney Basin and Central Coast. Read.

Review the March 2010 Melbourne hailstorm where golf-ball sized hail and intense rainfall caused city flash flooding. See how these supercell storms

Review the November 2020 South East Queensland severe weather event that brought giant 14cm hail, damaging winds and flash flooding to Springfield.