11 minutes ago! 45,000 people have lost their homes in Italy! 100 year historical storm in Ponza!

Italy, France and Belgium also experienced extreme weather conditions, with thunderstorms in the Italian region causing thousands of lightning strikes and 4-5cm hail.

Gusts of wind were also recorded near , due to which the railways were suspended. A strong thunderstorm injured another dozen due to falling trees and collapsed roofs. That same storm produced wind gusts in excess of 130 miles per hour, leaving 45,000 households without power.