On August 28, 2026, a severe supercell storm impacted regions of France, Italy, and Switzerland, following a series of debilitating heatwaves. The storm produced giant hailstones and winds reaching 90 mph, resulting in significant damage. In France’s Seine-et-Marne region, intense winds caused chaos, with videos showing individuals being knocked over and trees bending under the force. Hail shattered car windows, and commuters on a Paris train experienced panic as a window caved in, allowing rain and hail to flood the carriage. Switzerland faced hailstones the size of golf balls, damaging homes, while northern Italy braced for heavy rainfall and severe weather warnings. The recent heatwaves have already caused an estimated €180 billion in economic damage and approximately 36,000 heat-related deaths across Europe, highlighting the urgent need for climate action.