Apocalyptic Scenes in Istria: Tennis Ball-Sized Hail Destroys Vehicles
Four supercell storms formed over the Adriatic Sea, bringing extreme weather conditions and rare cloud formations unseen in years.
The Croatian peninsula of Istria faced an unprecedented storm today after as many as four supercell storms formed over the sea and struck the mainland. This extreme meteorological phenomenon, which brought massive amounts of hail, has not been observed in this region in recent years.
The most dramatic situation unfolded in the Rovinj area, where ice pellets exceeding five centimeters in diameter fell from the sky. The enormous hail caused significant material damage, shattering windshields and destroying the bodywork of numerous cars left out in the open.
The Danger Moves Inland
After devastating the coastline, the destructive weather system continued its path toward the interior of the peninsula. Meteorologists warn that the supercell is currently heading toward the Žminj area, maintaining a high risk of further hailstorms, torrential rains, and intense lightning strikes.
Alongside the storm's destructive power, an exceptionally rare natural phenomenon was spotted in the sky above Istria. The cloud formations, known as "undulatus asperatus," created terrifying, wave-like structures. These clouds appear very rarely and serve as a clear indicator of extreme atmospheric instability.
The severe weather that swept through Croatia also left behind uprooted trees and damaged house roofs, leading to the closure of educational institutions in certain affected areas.
