Tornado in Lyudenevichi, Belarus

On Friday, June 27, 2025, at approximately 17:15 UTC, a weak tornado (rated IF0) was confirmed near Lyudenevichi in the Gomel region of Belarus (coordinates 52.22° N, 27.70° E). The tornado occurred over land and was documented through eyewitness reports, photographs, and video footage.

The tornado was characterized by limited intensity, causing minor damage primarily involving broken large tree branches (Damage Indicator: TRW, Degree of Damage: 1). Despite its relatively low strength, the event is significant due to its meteorological context.

This tornado was part of a mesocyclonic system formed within a supercell thunderstorm featuring a low cloud base (6-7 km). The funnel’s touchdown was observed directly. Its formation was linked to a convergence line and strong wind shear in the lowest atmospheric layer (0-1 km), exceeding 30 knots. The convective available potential energy (CAPE) in the 0-3 km layer was estimated around 200 J/kg, conditions conducive to tornado development albeit weak in this case.

While no serious damage or injuries were reported, this event highlights the sporadic occurrence of tornadoes in Belarus, typically associated with strong localized atmospheric dynamics.