Critical

Severe thunderstorm with hail — Havana

Ongoing alert in Cuba — started August 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM. This page updates as the situation evolves.

Started: August 27, 2026 at 8:00 PMupdated 6 hours ago
HighCritical

What's happening

A severe thunderstorm with hail is affecting Havana and the surrounding area within approximately 60 km. The event began on 27 August at 20:00 UTC and is expected to continue until 30 August at 00:00 UTC. Conditions are classified as extreme severity.

If you are on site, expect intense rainfall, lightning, and hail. Seek shelter indoors immediately and avoid outdoor activities, vehicles, and open areas. Do not attempt to travel unless absolutely necessary. Hail can cause injury and property damage, and lightning poses a serious risk to anyone exposed.

Follow all instructions from local authorities and emergency services. Monitor local weather updates regularly. If you experience any health concerns related to the weather, contact local health authorities for guidance. This alert is based on confirmed weather data.

Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 27, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced

How it evolved

  1. Severity escalatedCritical

    August 27, 2026 at 7:47 AM

  2. Update

    August 27, 2026 at 3:08 AM

  3. Alert raisedHigh

    August 27, 2026 at 1:47 AM

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