Supercells

Understand how supercell tornado formation occurs through vertical wind shear, rotating mesocyclones, and the rear-flank downdraft in this expert guide.

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

Learn how supercell thunderstorm formation occurs through instability and wind shear to create rotating mesocyclones. Understand severe weather 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.

The 2014 Brisbane hailstorm caused $1.3 billion in damage across South East Queensland. We cover the meteorology and insurance data behind this supercell.

Review the 1985 Brisbane hailstorm that hit The Gap with 184 km/h winds and large hail. See how this supercell changed south-east Queensland storm

The 1999 Sydney hailstorm caused $9 billion in damage and massive insurance losses. Learn how this supercell became a catastrophic natural disaster.

Review the most damaging hailstorms in Australian history by insured loss. See how giant hail forms and why a severe thunderstorm warning saves lives. Read