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Posted on May 21, 2024 at 5:44 pm
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Cyclone in Graz - Weather phenomenon throws the Styrians into turmoil

A tornado caused a stir in the Ekenberg district today, May 21, 2024, when heavy rains lashed downtown Cross.

Van Julia Waldhauser

Team photo from 5min.at: Julia Waldhauser Gross works in the online editorial team.Team photo from 5min.at: Julia Waldhauser Gross works in the online editorial team.

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The change in weather has put the people of Gross and especially the Eckenberg district on high alert. After a full day of bright sunshine, the city received heavy rain today. Several 5 Minutes readers reported an unusual event: A tornado was moving through Eckenberg County.

Meteorologists confirm tornado sightings in Graz

Confirmed against 5 min Geography Austria Hurricane Vision. She was noticed by many in the West of Cross. “Constellations are favorable today, and wind vortices are likely,” the meteorologists continued. The Gross Professional Fire Department has filed several reports of damage. According to the 5 minute interview, 20 jobs are currently open. However, reports of damaged roofs in Eggenberg were denied.

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The reader observed the tornado from up close with her 5-year-old daughter

A mix of excitement and fear A 5-minute reader and her 5-year-old daughter had an exciting few minutes watching the tornado. “Crazy! My daughter was so excited and of course a little scared! But tomorrow at kindergarten she will definitely tell everyone what she saw! The strange thing is that she has often watched tornado videos on the Internet and once said she wanted to see one too! Now she has!” says the reader excitedly.

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The photo on 5min.at shows a weather map of Styria.The photo on 5min.at shows a weather map of Styria.

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Due to the current weather conditions, the Extreme Weather Service (UWZ) has issued a warning for the whole of Eastern Styria.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hurricanes

A severe thunderstorm not only produced large amounts of rain overnight in 2006, but also produced a small tornado southwest of Graz. The Center for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) measured storm gusts of up to 130 kilometers per hour around Seersberg and Thalerhof Airport.

A tornado is a narrow, rotating column of air that extends from the ground to the base of a thunderstorm cloud. It is associated with very strong winds and can cause significant destruction.

Cyclones form when warm, moist air masses meet cold, dry air masses combined with strong thunderstorms. These collisions create vertical wind movements that can develop into a rotating vortex.

Hurricanes can occur anywhere in the world, but they are more common in some areas than others. In the United States in particular, there is an area known as “tornado alley” that is particularly prone to tornadoes.

Tornadoes in Austria are rare, but do occur occasionally. They are generally weak and do limited damage. They often occur in spring and summer during or after thunderstorms, especially in the eastern and southeastern parts of the country.

There are different types of hurricanes, which differ mainly in their size and duration. There is a distinction between landfalls, watersheds, and supercell hurricanes, with the latter representing the greatest threat and often causing the most severe damage.

To protect yourself from tornadoes, it’s important to take warnings seriously and take safety precautions. This includes finding a safe area such as a basement or interior room with no windows. Listening to weather warnings and having an emergency kit are also important precautions.

Note: This article has been updated to reflect new information.

An announcement: This post was last updated on May 21, 2024 at 6:41 pm

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