Severe Storm Collection

Supercell thunderstorm, Kansas, USA C017 / 8422
Supercell thunderstorm forming over Sanford, Kansas, USA, at twilight. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Coloured satellite image of Hurricane Hugo

Hurricane Mitch. Coloured three-dimensional computer image, based on satellite data, of Hurricane Mitch (white cloud swirl, upper right). Mountainous areas of Central America (green) are brown

Lightning strikes from a supercell thunderstorm over the oil fields of New Mexico one evening; Maljamar, New Mexico, United States of America

Thundercloud forming over wheat field
A huge Arcus cloud from a severe thunderstorm sweeps across a wheat field on a stormy day in England; Thetford, Cambridge, England

Pop N Drop
Lightning strikes from a weak airmass thunderstorm at sunset in the Texas Panhandle; Texas, United States of America

Mammatus lit up by lightning as it crosses a highway
Mammatus from a collapsing severe thunderstorm is lit up by lightning as it crosses the highway; Durham, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sever thunderstorm developing over a country road
A developing severe thunderstorm with large hail crosses the highway in Colorado, near Burlington; Colorado, United States of America

Computer illustration of a tornado
Tornado. Computer illustration of a tornado. A tornado is a violent, rotating column of air characterised by a funnel-shaped cloud

Extratropical storm Katia, 2011
Extratropical storm Katia. Satellite image of the remains of Hurricane Katia approaching the UK as an extratropical storm on 11 September 2011. North is at top

Hurricane Sandy, 28th October 2012 C014 / 5781
Hurricane Sandy. Satellite image of hurricane Sandy off the east coast of the USA (top centre) on 28th October 2012 at 17.45 UTC

Hurricane Sandy, 29th October 2012 C014 / 5782
Hurricane Sandy, 29th October 2012

Supercell thunderstorm, S. Dakota, USA C017 / 8418
Supercell thunderstorm forming over rural South Dakota, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Supercell thunderstorm, Colorado, USA C017 / 8417
Supercell thunderstorm with lightning strike, over rural Colorado, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Supercell thunderstorm, Montana, USA C017 / 8416
Supercell thunderstorm and tornado over Judith Basin, Montana, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Supercell thunderstorm, Montana, USA C017 / 8415
Supercell thunderstorm with lightning strike, over Judith Basin, Montana, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Supercell thunderstorm, Montana, USA C017 / 8413
Supercell thunderstorm forming over rural Montana, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Supercell thunderstorm, Montana, USA C017 / 8414
Supercell thunderstorm forming over the Missouri River, Montana, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Supercell thunderstorm, Oklahoma, USA C017 / 8412
Supercell thunderstorm forming over rural Oklahoma, USA. A supercell thunderstorm is a severe long-lived storm within which the wind speed and direction changes with height

Storm chasing, Florida, USA
Storm chasing. Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck scanning the sky as Hurricane Frances approaches Fort Pierce, Florida, USA. Photographed on 4th September 2004

Storm chasing, Colorado, USA
Storm chasing. VORTEX 2 disdrometer recording data as a supercell thunderstorm tracks within close range. A disdrometer is an instrument used to measure the drop size

Storm chasing, Texas, USA
Storm chasing. Tornado researcher monitoring a severe thunderstorm from inside a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck

Storm chasing, USA
Storm chasing. Close-up of the undercarriage of a Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck, during a severe storm

Storm chasing, South Dakota, USA
Storm chasing. Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck scanning a severe thunderstorm. This truck is one of more than 100 research vehicles that participated in VORTEX 2

Storm chasing, Nebraska, USA
Storm chasing. Doppler on Wheels (DOW) portable weather radar truck scanning a severe thunderstorm. This truck is one of more than 100 research vehicles that participated in VORTEX 2

Coloured satellite image of Hurricane Linda
Hurricane Linda. Coloured computer three- dimensional reconstruction, based on satellite data, of Hurricane Linda off the coast of Mexico (top right). North is towards top left

Tropical Storm Lane, true-colour satellite image. This cyclonic storm began as Tropical Depression 14-E on 5 September 2000, over the Pacific Ocean around 200 miles off the Mexican coast

Satellite image of Hurricane Nora over the Pacific
Hurricane Nora. Satellite image of Hurricane Nora off the coast of Baja California, Mexico. The hurricane is the swirl of clouds surrounding the dark hole (the " eye" ) at lower right

Tropical cyclones over the Indian Ocean, satellite image. North is at top. The coast of Madagascar is at far left (green). The cyclones are (from left- right): Gerry, Hape, 18S and Fiona

NOa satellite image of hurricane Fran near USA

Eye of Hurricane Dean, 18 August 2007
Eye of Hurricane Dean. Clouds swirling around the eye of Hurricane Dean over the Caribbean at noon local time on 18 August 2007

Eye of hurricane Isabel. This image was taken from the International Space Station on 13th September 2003. At this time, the hurricane had not made landfall, and was classed as category 5

Coloured satellite image of Hurricane Pauline
Hurricane Pauline. Coloured computer three- dimensional reconstruction, based on satellite data, of Hurricane Pauline off the coast of Mexico (green). North is towards top

Perspective view of Hurricane Allen from space
Computer-generated perspective view of Hurricane Allen, seen over the Gulf of Mexico on 8 August 1980. The image was produced from two TIROS-N satellite images, one taken in visible light

Hurricane Emily, 14th July 2005
Hurricane Emily in the Caribbean Sea, at 19:15 GMT (20:15 BST) on 14th July 2005. At this stage Emily was a category four hurricane, the second strongest level

Hurricane Floyd. Coloured three-dimensional computer image, based on satellite data, of Hurricane Floyd. The hurricane is the white swirl of clouds in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida

Hurricane Isabel, 15th September 2003
Hurricane Isabel in the Caribbean Sea on 15th September 2003. The islands of Hispaniola (lower centre) and the eastern tip of Cuba (lower left) are seen

Tropical Cyclone Hary. Satellite image of Tropical Cyclone Hary approaching the coast of Madagascar. The storm affected the northern and eastern shores of Madagascar

Hurricane Florence from space shuttle
Hurricane Florence. Photograph of the clouds associated with Hurricane Florence, taken from Space Shuttle Atlantis during Mission STS-66 of 3- 14 November 1994

Tornado. Computer illustration of a tornado on a road with associated lightning. A tornado is a violent, rotating column of air characterised by a funnel-shaped cloud

Hurricane Isabel, 17th September 2003
Hurricane Isabel approaching the east coast of the USA on 17th September 2003. At upper right is the hook-shaped Cape Cod peninsula, with the Florida peninsula at lower left

Cyclone Rita over S. E. Asia showing the eye
Cyclone from space. Optical image of a tropical cyclone, a violent storm, from space. The cyclone is the swirl of clouds surrounding the dark hole (the " eye", at upper centre)

Hurricane Dean, 21 August 2007
Hurricane Dean, satellite image. North is at top. Image obtained at 15:05 local time on 21 August 2007 as the hurricane passed over Mexicos Yucatan peninsula

Typhoons Odessa and Pat, seen from Shuttle 51-I
Tropical typhoons over the western Pacific, photographed by the crew of space shuttle Discovery during Mission 51-I (27 August to 3 September, 1985). The typhoons are Odessa (far left) and Pat

Vapour spout. This type of weak localized vortex may occur over water near a lava flow that has reached the coast. Lava pouring into the sea boils the water, causing local cloud formation (top left)

Tropical Cyclone Erica (22P), satellite image, on 13 March 2003. North is at top. Erica peaked as a powerful Category 5 cyclone on 12 March 2003

European severe storm, isobar diagram. The isobars (white lines) connect areas of equal pressure, and are used on meteorological maps to help predict future weather patterns

Earth and Hurricane Dean, 20 August 2007
Earth and Hurricane Dean, satellite image. North is at top. Hurricane Dean is the large rotating cloud system (white) at upper left, in the western Caribbean, to the east of Mexico

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"Nature's Fury Unleashed: Witness the Power of Severe Storms" A Supercell Thunderstorm Engulfs Kansas, USA C017 / 8422: Brace yourself for a breathtaking display of nature's might as this colossal storm system takes over the skies. Coloured Satellite Image of Hurricane Hugo: Behold the swirling vortex of destruction as Hurricane Hugo wreaks havoc on its path, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Hurricane Mitch - Nature's Wrath Unleashed: This powerful hurricane demonstrates the sheer force and intensity that Mother Nature can unleash upon us, reminding us to always respect her power. Coloured Satellite Image of Hurricane Linda: Marvel at the mesmerizing beauty and terrifying strength captured in this satellite image, showcasing Hurricane Linda at its peak intensity. Lightning Strikes from a Supercell Thunderstorm: Feel your heart race as bolts of lightning illuminate the darkened sky during an electrifying supercell thunderstorm – a true spectacle to behold. Thundercloud Forming Over Wheat Field: Watch in awe as towering thunderclouds take shape above vast wheat fields, heralding an imminent onslaught from nature's wrathful forces. Pop N Drop - The Dance of Destruction Begins: Witness the birth pangs of chaos as ominous clouds gather momentum before unleashing their fury with torrential rain, fierce winds, and relentless lightning strikes. Mammatus Lit Up by Lightning Crosses Highway: A surreal scene unfolds before your eyes as eerie mammatus clouds are illuminated by dazzling streaks of lightning while crossing a desolate highway. Severe Thunderstorm Developing Over Country Road: Experience the raw energy building up within an approaching severe thunderstorm – watch out for pounding raindrops and deafening claps of thunder. Computer Illustration Reveals Tornado Terror.