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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Watch: Rare roll cloud appears over Portugal beach, leaves the Internet in awe
In a breathtaking display of nature, a rare 'roll cloud,' a long, tube-shaped cloud formation, was spotted rolling over the coastline of Póvoa do Varzim, Portugal, on Monday. The unusual phenomenon unfolded as the country endured an intense heatwave, adding to a series of strange and unstable weather according to reports by EuroNews. The now-viral video captures the cloud sweeping in from the ocean, looking like a giant white cylinder slowly approaching the beach. As it nears the shore, strong gusts of wind whip through the area, startling beachgoers. The video was shared by @volcaholic1 on X with the caption, 'Incredible roll cloud in Póvoa do Varzim, Portugal yesterday… ' The video has garnered 31.2K views on the social media platform. Incredible roll cloud in Póvoa do Varzim, Portugal yesterday… 📹 António Pereira/fb — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) June 30, 2025 Another wrote, 'Holy canoly! Is this the storm front that will give Europeans a respite from the heatwave in a few days?' A third user said, 'They used to be very common here in Northern Portugal back when my parents were kids (60s–70s), and then they disappeared until yesterday.' One Instagram user said, 'I'd sit on the beach and imagine it was a gigantic wave!' According to EuroNews, the roll cloud appeared on multiple beaches along the Portuguese coast. Its appearance coincided with a weekend of extreme heat across mainland Portugal, where violent thunderstorms, hailstorms, and freak rain showers were reported in the country. The country's National Civil Protection Authority has issued heatwave alerts and fire warnings, with the risk level for wildfires ranging from 'Very High' to 'Maximum' in areas like the North, Centre, and Algarve. Authorities have urged residents to follow safety precautions as temperatures are expected to climb further this week. A roll cloud, also known as volutus, is a rare meteorological phenomenon classified under arcus clouds, a group of low, horizontal cloud formations often linked to thunderstorms. Roll clouds are distinct in their tube-like shape and the way they appear to rotate slowly along a horizontal axis, independent of the parent storm. These clouds form under specific atmospheric conditions, usually when cold downdrafts from a storm hit the ground and push outward, forcing warmer, moist air upward. As this air rises and cools rapidly, condensation occurs, creating the cloud. Roll clouds can also occur due to coastal breezes, where cooler air from the land pushes beneath warmer sea air, triggering similar cloud formation. Though dramatic in appearance, roll clouds rarely pose a danger, but they do offer a spectacular visual display of the atmosphere in motion.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Watch: Rare 'tsunami roll cloud' appears over Portugal beaches, sparks doomsday debate
A rare roll cloud surprised beachgoers in Portugal amidst a severe heatwave, appearing along the coast on Monday. This unusual weather event, captured in social media videos, followed unexpected rain, hail, and thunderstorms on Sunday. Authorities have issued fire risk warnings as temperatures are expected to rise further, urging the public to follow safety guidelines. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Heatwave triggers unusual weather patterns What is a roll cloud or Tsunami cloud? Social media reactions Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Authorities issue fire risk warnings A rare meteorological event known as a " roll cloud " appeared over beaches in Portugal on Monday, catching beachgoers by surprise and gaining attention on social media. According to EuroNews, the cloud formation occurred as the country faced a severe heatwave. The unusual cloud was seen rolling in from the ocean along several parts of the Portuguese has been experiencing extreme temperatures over recent days, with the heat triggering unstable weather across the mainland. On Sunday, various parts of the country witnessed unexpected weather events including sudden rain, hail, and thunderstorms. The roll cloud on Monday added to the list of rare occurrences.A roll cloud is a low, horizontal, tube-shaped arcus cloud that moves along a horizontal axis. It forms when cool air flows into warm, moist air, often ahead of a thunderstorm. Though it resembles a massive ocean wave, it is unrelated to clip shared on social media shows the dense cloud emerging from the ocean and rapidly approaching the beach. As it moves inland, strong winds begin to blow, startling people on the video, posted by the user @volcaholic1 on June 30, 2025, has gathered over 20,000 views and continues to circulate widely online."Holy canoly! Is this the storm front that will give Europeans a respite from the heatwave in a few days?" one user asked."It's interesting, because they used to be very common here in Northern Portugal back when my parents were kids (60s-70s) and then they disappeared until yesterday," wrote another."Wow, it's like a wave!" another viewer commented. "So ominous looking!" added a different temperatures are expected to rise further this week, the National Civil Protection Authority has issued alerts and safety recommendations. The agency has classified the risk of rural fires as 'Very High' to 'Maximum' in northern and central interior regions as well as the Also | Man jumps overboard to save daughter after she falls from Disney cruise shipAccording to EuroNews, the Portuguese authorities are closely monitoring weather developments and have urged the public to follow preventive guidelines to ensure safety during the ongoing heatwave.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Watch: Rare "Roll Cloud" Spotted Over Beach In Portugal During Heatwave
A dramatic video showing a "roll cloud" over a beach in Portugal is going viral on social media, leaving netizens mesmerised. According to EuroNews, the incident took place on Monday as the country sweltered under a heat wave. The "roll cloud" hit several beaches along the Portuguese coast. This rare meteorological phenomenon occurs when air masses of contrasting temperatures and sea breezes interact, forming a thick wave of cloud. These clouds are tube-shaped and move horizontally. They resemble a giant wave, but have nothing to do with tsunamis. A video of this rare phenomenon has surfaced on social media. The clip shows a dense cloud coming out of the ocean and heading towards the beach. As the clouds approach, strong winds appear, taking beachgoers by surprise. Watch the video below: Incredible roll cloud in Póvoa do Varzim, Portugal yesterday... 📹 António Pereira/fb — Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) June 30, 2025 Since being shared, the video has gone viral, garnering more than 20,000 views and several likes. "Holy canoly! Is this the storm front that will give Europeans a respite from the heatwave in a few days?" asked one user. "It's interesting, because they used to be very common here in Northern Portugal back when my parents were kids (60s-70s) and then they disappeared until yesterday," commented another. "Wow, it's like a wave!" wrote a third user. "So ominous looking!" added another. A roll cloud is a low, horizontal, tube-shaped, and relatively rare type of arcus cloud. They usually appear to be "rolling" about a horizontal axis. Roll clouds form near the edge of thunderstorms when relatively cool air moves ahead into the warmer and damper air that's feeding the storm. According to EuroNews, this rare phenomenon occurred amid a time when mainland Portugal is in the grip of a severe heatwave. On Sunday, the heat produced a wide variety of unstable weather phenomena in the country, such as freak rain showers, violent thunderstorms and hail. These phenomena were reportedly more intense in the interior of the country. With temperatures rising further into the week, the National Civil Protection Authority has issued a warning to the population with preventative measures and other recommendations. The agency warned that the danger of rural fires is 'Very High' to 'Maximum' in the interior of the North and Centre and in the Algarve.
Euronews
6 days ago
- Climate
- Euronews
Heat wave: rare meteorological phenomena observed in Portugal
Mainland Portugal is currently facing a heatwave which has encompassed most of mainland western Europe, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in some regions on the Iberian peninsula, Greece and France. The heat produced a wide variety of unstable weather phenomena in Portugal, such as freak rain showers, violent thunderstorms and hail. These phenomena were more intense in the interior of the country. Rolling cloud hits Portuguese beaches On Sunday, hundreds of sun bathers were surprised by a dense cloud coming out of the ocean and heading towards the beach. The phenomenon, called a roll cloud, hit several beaches along the Portuguese coast in the afternoon. The images were widely shared on social media. Roll clouds are a rare meteorological phenomenon, formed from the interaction of air masses of contrasting temperatures and sea breezes. These clouds are tube-shaped and move horizontally. Despite the clear resemblance to a giant wave, thankfully, they have nothing to do with tsunamis. As the clouds approached, strong winds appeared, taking bathers by surprise. With temperatures rising further into the week, fears of major forest fires are growing. The National Civil Protection Authority has issued a warning to the population with preventative measures and other recommendations. The communiqué states that the danger of rural fires is Very High to Maximum in the interior of the North and Centre and in the Algarve.
Arab News
28-04-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Large areas of Spain and Portugal hit by massive power blackout
MADRID/LISBON: Spain and Portugal were hit by a widespread power blackout on Monday that paralyzed public transport, caused large traffic jams and delayed airline flights, and utility operators were scrambling to restore the grid. Authorities were unable to explain the cause of the outage at least an hour after it occurred, though a possible cyberattack had not been ruled out and investigations were ongoing, officials said. A crisis committee was set up in Spain to manage the situation, according to people familiar with the situation. The Spanish and Portuguese governments convened emergency cabinet meetings after the outage, which also briefly affected a part of France, which borders northeastern Spain. Portugal's utility REN confirmed a cut in electricity across the Iberian Peninsula that also affected part of France, while Spanish grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with regional energy companies to restore power. 'All plans for the phased restoration of energy supply are being activated, in coordination with European energy producers and operators,' a REN spokesperson said. 'REN is in permanent contact with official entities, namely the National Civil Protection Authority. At the same time, the possible causes of this incident are being assessed.' Play at the Madrid Open tennis tournament was suspended, forcing 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov and British opponent Jacob Fearnley off the court as scoreboards went dark and overhead cameras lost power. Spanish radio stations said part of the Madrid underground was being evacuated. There were traffic jams at Madrid city center as traffic lights stopped working, Cader Ser Radio station reported. Hundreds of people stood outside office buildings on Madrid's streets and there was a heavy police presence around key buildings, directing traffic as well as driving along central atriums with lights, according to a Reuters witness. One of four tower buildings in Madrid that houses the British Embassy had been evacuated, the witness added. Local radio reported people trapped in stalled metro cars and elevators. Portuguese police said traffic lights were affected across the country, the metro was closed in Lisbon and Porto, and trains were not running. Lisbon's subway transport operator Metropolitano de Lisboa said the subway was at a standstill with people still inside the trains, according to Publico newspaper. A source at Portugal's TAP Air said Lisbon airport was running on back-up generators, while AENA, which manages 46 airports in Spain, reported flight delays around the country. In France, grid operator RTE said there was a brief outage but power had been restored. It was investigating the cause.
