2022 Russia–Ukraine tornado outbreak explained

Duration:18–19 September 2022
Tornadoes:8+
Fujita-Scale:F3
Fatalities:3
Injuries:8
Damages:Unknown
Affected:Eastern Ukraine, Western and Central Russia
Season:tornado outbreaks of 2022

On 18 September 2022, a small but significant and fatal tornado outbreak began in Eastern Ukraine and moved into Russia, producing at least 8 tornadoes, including an intense F3 tornado and three possible, unconfirmed tornadoes. On September 19, a significant tornado occurred in Russia, with another possible, unconfirmed tornado and severe straight-line thunderstorm wind damage. Through the event, 3 people were killed and at least 8 others were injured.[1]

Meteorological history

On September 18, thunderstorms developed over northwest Ukraine. The environment the storms began to move into had strong low-level wind shear, which is needed for severe wind gusts and tornadoes.[2] On September 19, Tomas Pucik, a researcher for the European Severe Storms Laboratory, noted the environment on the 18th was “very conductive” for tornadoes.[3]

Tornadoes

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LocationOblast/SubregionCountryStart Coord.Time (UTC)Path lengthMax widthSummary
September 18
FUDonskoyeKaliningrad OblastRussiaUnknown07:30 ± 30 minUnknownUnknownA rope tornado was sighted and caught on video in the Donskoye area. No known damage occurred.
F3Buryn'Sumy OblastUkraine13:30 ± 15 min15.6abbr=onNaNabbr=on250abbr=onNaNabbr=on1 death — The tornado caused significant damage to the city of Buryn, where many homes and apartment buildings sustained major structural damage. Many residential buildings had their roofs torn off, and several had destroyed exterior walls. One fatality occurred when a wall fell onto a person. Many trees were snapped and stripped of limbs, cars were tossed, and metal pylons were toppled along a set of railroad tracks. A gas station was also damaged, and debris was scattered throughout the damage path. About 10,000 customers were left without electricity, and eight injuries occurred from this tornado. The European Severe Storms Laboratory initially rated this tornado F2, though it was upgraded to F3 on September 21, based on severe structural damage to well-built brick buildings.[4] [5] [6]
F2Sumy OblastUkraineUnknown13:45 ± 30 minUnknownUnknownHomes and other buildings were damaged, some of which had roofs torn off. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted in wooded areas, and large power line pylons were bent.
F1ShurovеSumy OblastUkraine13:45 ± 30 minUnknownUnknownThe tornado damaged or destroyed power and telecommunication lines. Homes sustained major damage to their roofs, and many trees were snapped or uprooted.[7]
F1Ol'govkaKursk OblastRussia15:05 ± 15 minUnknownUnknownA high-end F1 tornado caused major damage to structures in the village of Ol'govka. Numerous residential buildings were damaged, most of which were poorly-built homes.[8] [9] [10]
F2/T5L'gov, Prigorodnaya SlobodkaKursk OblastRussia15:30 ± 30 minUnknownUnknownOver 200 structures were damaged or destroyed as a result of this strong wedge tornado. Many residential structures had roofs torn off, and some sustained collapse of their exterior walls, but most of these structures were poorly built homes. Numerous trees were downed, and high-voltage power lines were also damaged or destroyed.[11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]
F1KurskKursk OblastRussia17:00 ± 30 minUnknownUnknown2 deaths — This high-end F1 tornado impacted an automotive technical college in the city, causing significant damage as the roof of a dormitory building was torn off. Other buildings suffered roof damage, cars were damaged by flying debris and falling trees, and streets were left strewn with debris. A student was killed after being struck in the abdomen by a piece of roof, which entered through a nearby window. The student was reportedly filming the tornado during that time. Another victim was found under a downed tree near the college.[17] [18] [19] [20] [21]
September 19
F2SvechaKirov OblastRussia14:20 ± 15 minUnknown200abbr=onNaNabbr=onA strong tornado occurred in a forest, flattening a swath of trees. Large branches were broken, large trees were snapped or uprooted, and roads were left closed and impassible.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

Possible tornadoes

Around 13:00 ± 30 minutes UTC on September 18, severe wind damage occurred in the town of Sulimy and minutes later in the town of Konovaly, Ukraine. Power lines were damaged or destroyed, the roofs of 25 homes were damaged or destroyed, and trees sustained damage or were snapped or uprooted. The European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL) noted these events may have been tornadoes. As such, both were given a rating of F1 on the Fujita scale. However, a tornado was not confirmed in either event.[1] [28]

Just over an hour later, around 14:20 ± 30 minutes UTC, at least 13 households (6 in particular) were damaged in Tyazhino, Kursk, Russia after the passage of a thunderstorm. The structures suffered mostly damage to roofs with a few roofs being completely destroyed. The European Severe Storms Laboratory noted this event may have been a tornado. As such, it was given a rating of at least F1/T3, however a tornado was not confirmed with this event.[1] [29] [30]

Around 15:15 ± 5 minutes UTC on September 19, wind damage to roofs in particular, was reported in Khokhlovshchina, Kirov, Russia, after the passage of a thunderstorm. The European Severe Storms Laboratory noted this event may have been a tornado. As such, ESSL gave a rating of F1 to the damage, however, a tornado was not confirmed with this event.[1] [31]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: European Severe Weather Database . European Severe Storms Laboratory . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921155820/https://eswd.eu/ . 21 September 2022.
  2. Web site: Pucik . Tomas . Thunderstorms have formed over NW Ukraine and are moving to Russia in the environment of strong low-level wind shear. Severe wind gusts and tornadoes are the primary threats. More pronounced hodograph curvature is simulated further east towards the evening. . Tomas Pucik (ESSL Researcher) . 20 September 2022 . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921000806/https://twitter.com/Djpuco/status/1571496709225877506 . live .
  3. Web site: Pucik . Tomas . While we are still gathering information about the intensity of the tornadoes of yesterday, the environment was sure very conducive to them. Both modeled and observed (Voronezh 12 UTC) hodographs suggest large amounts of streamwise vorticity present in the bottom 1 km. . Twitter . Tomas Pucik (ESSL Researcher) . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919204224/https://twitter.com/Djpuco/status/1571829755456131074 . live .
  4. Web site: Катастрофические последствия прохождения торнадо.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191306/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?w=wall-68463802_397216 . live .
  5. Web site: Непогода на Сумщине: в Бурыни погиб 1 человек и 8 человек травмированы (фото) . 18 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191246/https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/nepogoda-na-sumschine-v-buryni-pogib-1-chelovek-i-8-chelovek-travmirovany-foto-2160466.html . live .
  6. Web site: Погодный "апокалипсис" на Сумщине: из-за бури погибли и пострадали жители, а тысячи людей остались без света (фото) . 18 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919171001/https://telegraf.com.ua/mestnyiy/2022-09-18/5716859-pogodniy-apokalipsis-na-sumshchini-cherez-buryu-zaginuli-ta-postrazhdali-zhiteli-a-tisyachi-lyudey-zalishilisya-bez-svitla-foto . live .
  7. Web site: Archived copy . 20 September 2022 . . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918060120/https://www.facebook.com/groups/137973913412934/posts/1231408240736157 . live .
  8. Web site: Торнадо в селе Ольговка Кореневского района.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191246/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?w=wall-68463802_397164 . live .
  9. Web site: В Курской области вчера 18 сентября несколько.. | Голос Района. Коренево | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191252/https://vk.com/wall-173724116_10929 . live .
  10. Web site: Video by Yana Sulyatitskaya — Video | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191250/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?z=video-68463802_456245642/f3d728fb00b40aeb14/pl_post_-68463802_397234 . live .
  11. Web site: ⚡СВЕЖИЕ НОВОСТИ ОТ НАШЕЙ КОМАНДЫ ОХОТНИКОВ.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191256/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?w=wall-68463802_397148 . live .
  12. Web site: Последствия торнадо в Льгове, Курская область,.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191312/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?w=wall-68463802_397161 . live .
  13. Web site: Another footage of tornado in L'gov, Kursk oblast, Russia that happened today's evening. ️ Small outbreak of currently 4 tornadoes has happened. Gonna write an post about it later. #russia #tornado #weather . Twitter . EdsenTheWeather . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191245/https://twitter.com/EdsenTheWeather/status/1571597340057784322 . live .
  14. Web site: Damage of yesterday's tornado in L'gov. Entire house is completely destroyed, windows is also completely destroyed. #tornado #russia #lgov . Twitter . EdsenTheWeather . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191246/https://twitter.com/EdsenTheWeather/status/1571846554838761473 . live .
  15. Web site: Yet another footage of incredible tornado that happened yesterday in L'gov, Kursk oblast, Russia. Intensity of tornado is currently unknown, but storm chasers from here saying that's it was an EF3. @Djpuco #tornado #russia #lgov . Twitter . EdsenTheWeather . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191243/https://twitter.com/EdsenTheWeather/status/1571845764984311809 . live .
  16. Web site: Во Льговском районе от удара торнадо пострадали более 200 домов | Газета Курьер . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191244/http://kurierlgov.ru/content/news/vo-lgovskom-rayone-ot-udara-tornado-postradali-bolee-200-domov/6798 . live .
  17. Web site: Разрушительный торнадо прошел около часа назад.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191309/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?w=wall-68463802_397219 . live .
  18. Web site: В Курске произошёл самый настоящий «пункт назначения»... | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919171026/https://vk.com/wall-68463802_397259 . live .
  19. Web site: В Курске ураган сорвал крышу с общежития, погиб студент . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919144219/http://www.dddkursk.ru/lenta/2022/09/18/089956/ . live .
  20. Web site: Над Курской областью пронёсся торнадо . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191247/https://kpravda.ru/2022/09/19/nad-kurskoj-oblastyu-pronyossya-tornado/ . live .
  21. Web site: Жители улицы Юности в Курске остались без стекол.. | Курская правда | VK . 20 September 2022 . 19 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220919191258/https://vk.com/wall-113721728_73399 . live .
  22. Web site: #фото@meteokirov WOW! Последствия.. | Любительская Метеорология в Кирове | VK . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920133035/https://vk.com/meteokirov?w=wall-41106721_35061 . live .
  23. Web site: Tornado outbreak продолжился сегодня в Поволжье.. | Метеодневник | Погодный Лентач | VK . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173007/https://vk.com/meteodnevnik?w=wall-68463802_397547 . live .
  24. Web site: #фото@meteokirov WOW! Оперативный.. | Любительская Метеорология в Кирове | VK . 20 September 2022 . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918060126/https://vk.com/wall-41106721_35084 . live .
  25. Web site: #фото@meteokirov ФОТО ДНЯ: Поздний.. | Любительская Метеорология в Кирове | VK . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172945/https://vk.com/wall-41106721_35093 . live .
  26. Web site: #фото@meteokirov WOW! Поздний.. | Любительская Метеорология в Кирове | VK . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173004/https://vk.com/wall-41106721_35085 . live .
  27. Web site: #видео@meteokirov Последствия.. | Любительская Метеорология в Кирове | VK . 20 September 2022 . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921155902/https://vk.com/wall-41106721_35082 . live .
  28. Web site: Khmelivska community in Sumy region remains without electricity due to bad weather, 25 houses are damaged . 21 September 2022 . 21 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921042515/https://suspilne.media/283635-hmelivska-gromada-na-sumsini-cerez-negodu-zalisaetsa-bez-svitla-poskodzeni-25-budinkiv/ . live .
  29. Web site: ❗️На фото последствия непогоды в деревне Тяжино.. | Новости Тёткино | VK . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920214238/https://m.vk.com/wall-135543124_76746 . live .
  30. Web site: Глава Глушковского района Павел Михайлович.. | Глушковский район | VK . 20 September 2022 . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920214238/https://m.vk.com/wall-172124451_6044 . live .
  31. Web site: #фото@meteokirov WOW! Последствия.. | Любительская Метеорология в Кирове | VK . 20 September 2022 . 18 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230918060126/https://vk.com/wall-41106721_35083 . live .