Thunderstorms conjure ghostly coronae in treetops, observed outdoors for the first time https://phys.org/news/2026-02-thunderstorms-conjure-ghostly-coronae-treetops.html paper: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2025GL119591

"For the first time, researchers have observed and measured weak electrical discharges on #trees during #thunderstorms. A new study describes the near-invisible sparkles appearing similarly on branches of several #tree species... implying that thunderstorms may paint entire canopies with a scintillating blue glow, too faintly for human eyes to see"

A departure delay has been issued for Sarasota Bradenton International #Airport (#SRQ) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 61-75 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International #Airport (#ATL) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

Inbound aircraft to Orlando International #Airport (#MCO) are currently being held at their origin #airport due to #thunderstorms. Operations are expected to resume at 10:00 PM. #AirportStatusBot

Inbound aircraft to George Bush Intercontinental Houston #Airport (#IAH) are currently being held at their origin #airport due to #thunderstorms. Operations are expected to resume at 7:15 PM. #AirportStatusBot

Inbound aircraft to William P Hobby #Airport (#HOU) are currently being held at their origin #airport due to #thunderstorms. Operations are expected to resume at 7:15 PM. #AirportStatusBot

Inbound aircraft to Dallas Love Field (#DAL) are currently being held at their origin #airport due to #thunderstorms. Operations are expected to resume at 5:00 PM. #AirportStatusBot

Inbound aircraft to Dallas Fort Worth International #Airport (#DFW) are currently being held at their origin #airport due to #thunderstorms. Operations are expected to resume at 5:00 PM. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Dallas Love Field (#DAL) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Dallas Fort Worth International #Airport (#DFW) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

Inbound aircraft to Dallas Fort Worth International #Airport (#DFW) are currently being held at their origin #airport due to #thunderstorms. Operations are expected to resume at 11:45 AM. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Southwest Florida International #Airport (#RSW) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for George Bush Intercontinental Houston #Airport (#IAH) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

Tamil Nadu braces for thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall this weekend https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-rains-return-weekend-isolated-heavy-showers-azo7lrtv?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #TamilNaduWeather #Rains #HeavyShowers #Thunderstorms #Lightning

A departure delay has been issued for Southwest Florida International #Airport (#RSW) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 31-45 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International #Airport (#FLL) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 31-45 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Miami International #Airport (#MIA) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

A departure delay has been issued for Miami International #Airport (#MIA) due to #thunderstorms. Current delays are 16-30 minutes and increasing. #AirportStatusBot

Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQMQgl #Australia #FlashFlooding #SevereWeather #GreatOceanRoad #Thunderstorms