Publication

Why we need to better understand severe thunderstorms in mountainous regions

In this recent paper we review the current state of research on severe thunderstorms in and near complex terrain. Better understanding and forecasting these damaging weather events across Europe is key to reduce costly and destructive impacts. The pan-European field campaign Thunderstorm Intensification from Mountains to Plains (TIM) aims to address these knowledge gaps through gathering coordinated and dense data using innovative sensors and remote sensing techniques to improve warnings, forecasts, and climate impact assessments.