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Intense hailstorm and downpour hit Gorya Klych area

Abnormal climate conditions descend upon the city during afternoon hours, precisely as weather forecasters had predicted.

Severe hailstorm and rain battered Gorya Klych
Severe hailstorm and rain battered Gorya Klych

Intense hailstorm and downpour hit Gorya Klych area

Severe Weather Hits Southern Russia: Residents Share Storm Stories

Several districts in the Krasnodar Krai region of southern Russia are bracing for dangerous waterspouts off the coasts of Tuapse and Sochi, as a severe weather warning remains in effect until midday on August 21st.

The warning, which includes powerful thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds, was proven accurate when it hit Goryachy Klyuch on August 20th. Residents of the town are sharing their storm experiences in a local group, posting photos and videos of the intense weather.

One video's author commented that it was like snowing, and the hail was white. The hail covered the ground in Goryachy Klyuch, and some residents reported power outages due to the storm.

The weather included a sudden downpour and hail in some areas, with the wind also picking up during the storm. Some districts expected to experience heavy rainfall include Belorechensky, Apcheronsky, Novokubansky, Uspensky, Kurganinsky, Otradnensky, Labinsky, Mostovsky, Krymsky, Abinsky, Seversky, Goryachy Klyuch, and Armavir.

Tuapse and its surroundings, as well as Kavkazsky, Tblisisky, and Gulkevichsky districts, may also be affected by the severe weather. The meteorologists' forecast of the storm proved accurate, and the storm's fury is being shared by residents in the local group.

Residents of Goryachy Klyuch are encouraged to stay safe and follow local authorities' instructions as the storm continues to move through the region. The storm's impact on the coasts of Tuapse and Sochi is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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