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selected: all reports
- occurring between 19-03-2023 00:00 and 26-03-2023 24:00 GMT/UTC

number of selected reports: 37
Only the first 25 selected events are shown in the table
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tornado tornado   wind severe wind   hail large hail   rain heavy rain
  funnel funnel cloud   gustnado gustnado   devil lesser whirlwind
  snow heavy snowfall/snowstorm   ice ice accumulation   avalanche avalanche   lightning damaging lightning
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tornado

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Turin 
Italy (45.03 N, 7.67 E) < 3 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
22:55 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report

report status: as received (QC0)

contact: EWOB Upgrade

large hail

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Bioska  Zlatiborski okrug 
Serbia (43.86 N, 19.65 E) < 3 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
18:05 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, an eyewitness report of the damage, a report on a website
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
Impacts: Crops/farmland damaged, Greenhouse(s) damaged or destroyed
Large hail up to 2 cm i.d. was reported after passage of a thunderstorm. Damage to crops and greenhouses occurred. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/krupan-grad-zasuo-uzice-i-pozegu-probijeni-plastenici-na-imanjima-a-na-stotine/0q8m2h9
Reference: "Krupan grad zasuo Užice i Požegu, probijeni plastenici na imanjima, a na stotine meštana u selima ostalo bez struje (VIDEO)", Blic.rs, 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Ponikve  Zlatiborski okrug 
Serbia (43.89 N, 19.72 E) < 3 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
18:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
Power outages were reported after passage of a thunderstorm. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/krupan-grad-zasuo-uzice-i-pozegu-probijeni-plastenici-na-imanjima-a-na-stotine/0q8m2h9
Reference: "Krupan grad zasuo Užice i Požegu, probijeni plastenici na imanjima, a na stotine meštana u selima ostalo bez struje (VIDEO)", Blic.rs, 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Volujac  Zlatiborski okrug 
Serbia (43.89 N, 19.77 E) < 3 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
18:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
Power outages were reported after passage of a thunderstorm. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/krupan-grad-zasuo-uzice-i-pozegu-probijeni-plastenici-na-imanjima-a-na-stotine/0q8m2h9
Reference: "Krupan grad zasuo Užice i Požegu, probijeni plastenici na imanjima, a na stotine meštana u selima ostalo bez struje (VIDEO)", Blic.rs, 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Bioska  Zlatiborski okrug 
Serbia (43.86 N, 19.65 E) < 3 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
18:00 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: a report on a website
Impacts: Power transmission damaged or destroyed
Power outages were reported after passage of a thunderstorm. Time was based on SAT data and Blitzortung lightning detection system.
https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/krupan-grad-zasuo-uzice-i-pozegu-probijeni-plastenici-na-imanjima-a-na-stotine/0q8m2h9
Reference: "Krupan grad zasuo Užice i Požegu, probijeni plastenici na imanjima, a na stotine meštana u selima ostalo bez struje (VIDEO)", Blic.rs, 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

large hail

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Steyr 
Austria (48.04 N, 14.41 E) < 3 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
17:48 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report
maximum hail diameter: 2 cm
[2cm] Hagel bis 2 cm in der Innenstadt von Steyr

report status: as received (QC0)

contact: EWOB Upgrade

large hail

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Njivice  Primorsko-Goranska 
Croatia (45.16 N, 14.54 E) < 1 km
25-03-2023  (Saturday)
13:20 UTC (+/- 15 min.)

based on information from: an eye-witness report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
thickness of hail cover: 5 cm
small hail, created hail-layer locally up to 3 - 5 cm thick; time estimated by radar;
https://www.facebook.com/RiMeteo/videos/226400169911918
Reference: RiMeteo via Facebook, 25 MAR 2023;

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Mario Sekulic (Voluntary Observer Person)

severe wind

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Sherkin Island  Wales 
Ireland (51.47 N, 9.42 W) < 3 km
24-03-2023  (Friday)
16:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03951) recorded a peak wind gust of 25 m/s (+/- 0.5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03951&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=25&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Llanwddyn  Wales 
United Kingdom (52.76 N, 3.46 W) < 3 km
24-03-2023  (Friday)
16:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03410) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0.5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03410&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=25&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Torsvåg Fyr  Troms 
Norway (70.25 N, 19.50 E) < 3 km
24-03-2023  (Friday)
11:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 26 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 01033) recorded a peak wind gust of 26 m/s (+/- 0.5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=01033&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=25&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Mace Head  Co. Galway 
Ireland (53.32 N, 9.89 W) < 3 km
24-03-2023  (Friday)
07:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 29 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03963) recorded a peak wind gust of 29 m/s (+/- 0.5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03963&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=25&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Kýthira  Attikí 
Greece (36.16 N, 22.99 E) < 1 km
23-03-2023  (Thursday)
10:30 UTC (+/- 3 hrs.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 16743) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0.5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=16743&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=24&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Aberdaron  Wales 
United Kingdom (52.78 N, 4.73 W) < 1 km
23-03-2023  (Thursday)
10:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03405) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0.5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03405&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=24&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Kråkenes  Sogn og Fjordane 
Norway (62.03 N, 4.99 E) < 1 km
23-03-2023  (Thursday)
01:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 01203) recorded a peak wind gust of 27 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=01203&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=24&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Cork 
South Parish: Barrack street area Co. Cork 
Ireland (51.89 N, 8.47 W) < 1 km
23-03-2023  (Thursday)
00:55 UTC (+/- 5 min.)

based on information from: photograph(s) and/or video footage of the inflicted damage, an eyewitness report of the damage, a newspaper report, photo or video of the event, a report on a website
It is possible that this was a tornado.
Impacts: Road(s) impassable or closed, Power transmission damaged or destroyed, Damage to roof or chimney
possible tornado; packages of insulation were blown away, roofs were damaged (ripped off tiles and metal sheets) at one house there were cracks in the ceiling of the roof.
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/crazy-cctv-footage-shows-cork-29539975
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/video-emerges-mini-tornado-rips-29529402
https://twitter.com/CarlowWeather/status/1638834703095705600
https://twitter.com/imashacosta/status/1638795010098475008
https://www.thejournal.ie/cork-city-mini-tornado-6026555-Mar2023/
Reference: crazy-cctv-footage-shows-cork, irishmirror.ie, 24 MAR 2023 video-emerges-mini-tornado-rips, irishmirror.ie, 23 MAR 2023 cork-city-mini-tornado, thejournal.ie, 24 MAR 2023 "Crazy CCTV footage shows Cork mini tornado wreaking havoc in real-time", Irish Mirror, 23 MAR 2023. Carlow weather (on Twitter), 23 MAR 2023. Imasha Costa (on Twitter), 23 MAR 2023. "Clean up efforts underway after 'freak high winds' caused havoc on Cork city street", The Journal, 23 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Bas van der Ploeg (Voluntary Observer Person) / Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Swansea  Wales 
United Kingdom (51.57 N, 3.98 W) < 1 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
21:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03609) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03609&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Lerwick  Scotland 
United Kingdom (60.13 N, 1.19 W) < 3 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
19:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03005) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03005&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Stonybreck 
Fair Isle Scotland 
United Kingdom (59.53 N, 1.63 W) < 1 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
15:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27.3 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03066) recorded a peak wind gust of 27.3 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03008&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Kirkwall  Scotland 
United Kingdom (58.95 N, 2.90 W) < 3 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
14:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 26.8 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03017) recorded a peak wind gust of 26.8 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03017&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Stornoway  Scotland 
United Kingdom (58.21 N, 6.33 W) < 1 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
12:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03026) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03026&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Inverbervie  Scotland 
United Kingdom (56.85 N, 2.27 W) < 3 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
12:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 25.2 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03088) recorded a peak wind gust of 25.2 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03088&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: plausibility check passed (QC0+)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Wick  Scotland 
United Kingdom (58.46 N, 3.09 W) < 1 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
12:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27.3 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03075) recorded a peak wind gust of 27.3 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03075&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Kinloss  Scotland 
United Kingdom (57.64 N, 3.57 W) < 1 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
11:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27.3 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03066) recorded a peak wind gust of 27.3 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03066&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

severe wind

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Groigearraidh  Scotland 
United Kingdom (57.33 N, 7.37 W) < 3 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
10:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 26.8 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03023) recorded a peak wind gust of 26.8 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03023&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)

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Aultbea  Scotland 
United Kingdom (57.86 N, 5.64 W) < 1 km
22-03-2023  (Wednesday)
09:30 UTC (+/- 30 min.)

based on information from: a report by a weather service, a report on a website
wind speed: 27.8 m/s
Weather station (WMO ID: 03034) recorded a peak wind gust of 27.8 m/s (+/- 0,5 m/s)
https://www.ogimet.com/cgi-bin/gsynres?ind=03034&lang=en&decoded=yes&ndays=2&ano=2023&mes=03&day=23&hora=00
Reference: Ogimet.com, date of access: 25 MAR 2023.

report status: report confirmed by reliable source (QC1)

contact: Igor Laskowski (ESWD management)



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