Supercells

Meteorological data shows Tornado Alley is moving east. Learn why severe weather patterns are shifting from the Great Plains toward the Midwest.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.