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Russian HydroMet Center's scientific supervisor, Roman Vilfand, pinned the 'disastrous' storm from November 26-28 on a forceful cyclone. According to his assessment, published by Izvestia and Sputnik Radio, the incoming warm air to the east of Russia's European territory triggered heavy rains....

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Roman Vilfand, Scientific Director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, Identifies the Driver Behind the Devastating Storm that Hit Russian Regions from November 26-28

Streets in Sochi to experience power outage on May 7th

Roman Vilfand has pointed the finger at a powerful cyclone as the prime suspect, as reported by "Izvestia," citing "Sputnik" radio. The expert explained that warmer air initially moved into the eastern part of European Russia, leading to torrential downpours. Later, cold Arctic air surged southward along the western border, causing a clash with subtropical air.

Though the arrival of the cyclone was predicted by meteorological services, Vilfand noted. He recalled that temperatures in Kuban’s capital soared close to +22°C on November 26, only to plummet by 20°C two days later. The weather expert highlighted that the storm’s intensity resulted from the collision of two air masses with contrasting properties and temperatures.

For the latest weather updates in the Krasnodar region as of May 2025, check HERE. Meteorologists have revised the forecast for improved weather in the Kuban region, and you can find more details HERE.

In terms of the current situation, the following is a summary of the weather conditions to expect in Krasnodar through May [2][4]:

  • Temperatures: Daytime highs between 18–26°C, nighttime lows between 6–16°C.
  • Precipitation: No considerable rainfall is forecasted for early May; around 6.78 mm of rain is expected around May 12 [4].
  • Wind: Wind speeds of up to 33 km/h (21 mph) by May 9 [4].
  • Alerts: The latest notice indicates possible "ожидается местами гроза" (thunderstorms expected locally) in the southern parts of the region [1], though the exact timing hasn’t been specified.

Please note that the search results do not reference the November 2024 storm directly, nor do they provide details on its consequences. For long-term or historical storm impact assessments, local meteorological reports or archival data would be required. In case of disaster-related updates, consult regional emergency services or specialized climate databases beyond the scope of general forecasts.

  1. Roman Vilfand, the Scientific Director of the Russian Hydrometeorological Center, noted that the devastating storm in November 2024 was exacerbated by the collision of two air masses with contrasting properties and temperatures.
  2. As reported by "Sputnik" radio, Vilfand pointed the finger at a powerful cyclone as the prime suspect for the November storm, highlighting that warmer air initially moved into the eastern part of European Russia, causing torrential downpours.
  3. In environmental-science terms, the storm's intensity was a result of the clash between cold Arctic air surging southward along the western border and subtropical air.
  4. Though the arrival of the cyclone was predicted by meteorological services, it led to a significant drop in temperatures, with Kuban’s capital seeing temperatures close to +22°C on November 26 before plunging by 20°C two days later.
Russian Hydrometcenter's Scientific Supervisor, Roman Vilfan, identified the origins of the devastating storm from November 26 to 28. Vilfan attributes the rain-soaked chaos to a potent cyclone, as stated by Izvestia, sourced from Sputnik radio. Notably, Vilfan explains that an influx of warm air soaked eastern Russian land initially, leading to excessive rainfall. Subsequently, frigid Arctic currents migrated southward along the western border, intensifying the storm's fury.

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