Watch Lightning Storms Seen from Space

Earth's spectacular and remote 'capital' of lightning

| Meteorology101

On August 5, 2024, Calgary experienced a powerful thunderstorm that unleashed baseball-sized hail, leaving a path of destruction and awe in its wake. In this captivating video, we take you through the dramatic events of that evening, examining the meteorological conditions that led to such an extraordinary storm. Starting with the initial weather alerts issued by Environment Canada, we provide a timeline of the storm's rapid development, highlighting the moment the hail began to fall. With stunn