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Storm with strong winds and thunderstorms in Istria and Rijeka, lightning hits refinery

started August 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM · last changed 6d ago

Summary

A storm with strong winds, rain and thunderstorms hit Istria and Rijeka, with lightning striking a refinery substation and leaving it without power, while authorities warned of a flood risk to parked vehicles in Pula and forecast wind gusts over 64 km/h and up to 70 mm of rain.

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Foto/video. Oluja u Istri i Rijeci. Vjetar rušio stabla, u Puli izdali hitno upozorenje: 'Mičite aute da ne završe u moru' Munja je udarila u

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Severity37

Total — band povišeno (20–39)

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