As meteorologists promised, a powerful hurricane with thunderstorms… (ураган · мощный · гроза)
As meteorologists promised, a powerful hurricane with thunderstorms hit the Moscow region in the evening of July 10, following the Ryazan region where severe weather had already felled dozens of trees and covered local beaches and rest homes.
Consensus
- A powerful storm with thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, and hail affected Moscow Oblast on July 10.
- The storm followed severe weather in Ryazan, Tula, and Kaluga regions.
- In Ryazan Oblast, the storm caused damage to a beach area and a recreational facility, including downed trees.
- No casualties were reported from the storm events across the affected regions.
- Authorities advised residents to stay indoors, avoid parking under trees or weak structures, and refrain from unnecessary travel during peak rainfall hours.
Points of divergence
- The storm was described by eyewitnesses as 'scary and beautiful,' with videos circulating on social media showing roofs being torn off, trees falling, and roads turning into rivers. — riamo
- In Tula Oblast, a heavy downpour with large hail occurred; in the area northwest of Kaluga, a tornado funnel was observed by eyewitnesses. — vm
- Meteorologists forecasted up to three-quarters of the monthly rainfall norm for Moscow and its region over the weekend, especially on Saturday after noon. — riamo
- The meteorologist from 'Fobos' center stated that between July 10–12, Moscow could receive up to half of the monthly precipitation norm (84 mm), with uneven distribution across districts. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Powerful Hurricane Hits Moscow Region — РИАМО
- Meteorologist Leus: Moscow was lucky with the weather; thunderstorms bypassed the capital — РИАМО
- Powerful thunderstorm hurricane hits Moscow region — Вечерняя Москва