Severe Weather - VibeWire Magazine

‘Significant and intense’ rainfall to drench Sydney and east coast of NSW

SES deputy commissioner Deb Platz said residents who have already weathered several major flood events this year should not be complacent.

As a result of the storm, the airport reported hundreds of flight disruptions, including numerous delays and cancellations.

Dust storms can have potentially catastrophic consequences for an aircraft.

Extreme weather conditions and lack of infrastructure make polar flight challenging.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused disruptions at Charlotte Douglas Airport.

Thunderstorms rolled across the state, bringing with them giant hail, destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

One of the pilots of the Costa Rica-bound flight described the situation as “a nightmare.”

Officials say they plan to keep the airport open and operational throughout the storm.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 had reached an altitude lower than the tops of some high-rise buildings just miles away.

From thunderstorms to excessive heat, discover how weather conditions impact US aviation and how the FAA works to mitigate these delays.