The number or size of thunderstorms is less important than how close the freezing layer is to the ground
Tornadoes are nearly impossible to study but we do know a lot about the mechanics of how they form
The area between the storm and cloud, clouds with bags hanging from them, and the wind are keys in spotting the danger
We still had nearly twice as many ‘hail events’ as usual, but Manitoba was worse off for once
Tornadoes have occurred in nearly all regions of Canada — here is what to look for when a severe storm is approaching
More extreme weather coupled with modern bins that are taller and lighter is a recipe for trouble
Everyone knows what a funnel cloud looks like, but understanding how it forms isn’t easy
A dark area between the storm and the ground, a green tint to the sky, and a line of swirling clouds are all danger signs
Farming Smarter has created a hail simulator so it can test ‘hail rescue’ treatments
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