Hurricane-Force Winds Slam Popular Croatian Cruise Port
A violent storm packing hurricane-force winds slammed into the popular Croatian port of Split on the morning of July 8, causing widespread damage, flooding, and maritime chaos.
Winds reaching over 140 km/h (87 mph) swept through the city shortly after 9 AM local time, toppling trees, damaging infrastructure, and knocking out power in several areas. The storm, part of a fast-developing mesoscale convective system, unleashed torrential rain and hail, triggering sirens and sending residents and tourists scrambling for cover.