A powerful storm, described as a supercyclone formed by the merger…
A powerful storm, described as a supercyclone formed by the merger of two cyclones, hit Moscow and surrounding regions on July 11, bringing heavy rain, hail, strong winds, lightning, and widespread damage including flooded subway entrances, fallen trees, damaged buildings, and power outages. The event was forecasted to continue through early July with severe weather affecting multiple areas.
Consensus
- A powerful storm occurred in Moscow and the surrounding regions on July 11.
- The storm included heavy rain, hail, strong winds, lightning, and thunderstorms.
- The storm was caused by the merger of two cyclones: 'Bernadette' from the North Atlantic and a thermal cyclone over the Caspian Sea.
- Damage occurred including fallen trees, flooded subway entrances, damaged buildings, and power outages.
- Authorities advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel and stay indoors during the storm.
- The weather event was expected to continue into early July with heavy precipitation across central Russia.
Points of divergence
- A forecast of severe weather including storms, hail, wind gusts up to 25 m/s, and potential emergencies affecting utilities is expected on July 15 in eight Russian regions: Primorsky Krai, Khabarovsk Krai, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Karachay-Cherkess Republic, Kabardino-Balkar Republic, and Stavropol Krai. — vm
- On July 13 in Moscow, the weather will be determined by the 'back' part of a large cyclone; there is a forecast for thunderstorms, heavy rain, variable cloudiness, and an unusual anomaly. The temperature on Monday will be slightly below normal (19–22°C), with gradual warming through mid-week to reach 25°C. — vesti
- On the evening of July 11, Moscow and the Moscow region were hit by a strong downpour with large hail. The storm was caused by the merger of two cyclones: 'Bernadette' (from the North Atlantic) and 'Kaspiets' (from the Caspian Sea). There were reports of flooding at the 'Trubnaya' metro station, fallen trees blocking trams in Verkhny Sosnalny Lane, a roof blown off a building on Vinzavod, summer verandas destroyed, and lightning striking two men watching football at the 'Trud' stadium. One man lost consciousness. — meduza
- On July 11 in Moscow, strong winds with gusts up to 15–20 m/s caused fallen trees and structural damage; emergency services were on high alert, and residents were advised not to park near trees or go out unnecessarily. — interfax
- The storm was described as a supercyclone with a scale of thousands of kilometers formed by the merger of 'Bernadette' (from the Baltic Sea) and a thermal cyclone over northern Caspian Sea. The system created a unified vortex rotating counterclockwise, leading to heavy precipitation across European Russia for the next week. — fontanka
- On July 10 evening, a powerful hurricane with thunderstorms hit Moscow region after affecting Ryazan Oblast; in Ryazan, dozens of trees were felled and recreational facilities damaged. In the Moscow region, strong winds bent trees, roads turned into rivers, and lightning struck frequently. — riamo
- On July 11–12, residents of the Moscow region faced a powerful storm with thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail (especially in western areas), wind gusts up to 20 m/s. The atmospheric front moved from west to east across the city after noon. On July 12, temperatures reached 24°C and winds were expected at 15 m/s. — mn
- The storm hit Moscow region on July 10–11 following Ryazan Oblast; in Ryazan, the weather caused damage to a beach and recreation facilities. In Moscow region, videos showed roofs being torn off, trees falling, and roads turning into rivers. — tg_mash
Coverage (16 sources)
- Thunderstorms and Hail Expected to Strike Eight Russian Regions on July 15 — Вечерняя Москва
- Meteorologist Explains How a Cyclone Formed 'Behind the Lines' to Set Moscow's Weather — Вести
- Storm winds in Moscow felled trees and damaged structures — Вести
- Moscow strengthens city services due to strong winds and rain — Вечерняя Москва
- Tornado in Moscow: What's Happening Due to the Collision of Cyclones 'Bernadette' and 'Kaspiec' — Meduza
- Tree falls due to wind recorded in Moscow — Интерфакс
- Trees fall and structures break in Moscow due to storm — Вести
- Not just a cyclone, but a supercyclone. What happened in Moscow — Фонтанка
- Powerful hailstorm hits Moscow; cyclone collision expected — Вечерняя Москва
- What will the weather be like in Moscow in mid-July? — Вечерняя Москва
- Moscow and the region are clearing up after Hurricane Bernadette — Вести
- 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
- Strong wind and hail expected in Moscow over the weekend — Московские новости
- Powerful thunderstorm hurricane hits Moscow region following Ryazan — Mash
Key entities
- Moscow
- Moscow Oblast
- MCHS
- Russia
- Ryazan Oblast
- Max
- Phobos
- Mikhail Leus
- Kaspiyets
- INTERFAX.RU
- GU
- Telegram channel
- Ostorozhno, Moscow
- Evgeny Tishkovets
- Aleksandr Shuvalov
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