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thunderstorm

5 recorded attention episodes across AU, US, GB.

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The dossier

Episodes: 5
Verified stories: 2
Regions: AU, GB, US
Coverage signals: 28

Tracked from Aug 1, 2026 through Oct 9, 2026.

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Interactive attention record

Latest episode

WITT Attention Index for thunderstorm in AU. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Oct 9, 02:40 UTC	200+	47.6
Oct 9, 02:50 UTC	500+	60.4
Oct 9, 02:54 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:00 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:10 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:14 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:20 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:30 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:34 UTC	500+	51.4
Oct 9, 03:40 UTC	1000+	64.0
Oct 9, 03:50 UTC	1000+	55.0
Oct 9, 03:54 UTC	1000+	55.0
Oct 9, 04:00 UTC	2000+	67.6
Oct 9, 04:10 UTC	2000+	58.6
Oct 9, 04:14 UTC	2000+	58.6
Oct 9, 04:20 UTC	2000+	58.6
Oct 9, 04:30 UTC	2000+	58.6
Oct 9, 04:34 UTC	2000+	58.6

Episode history

ended AU

October 9, 2026

Peak index: 68
Detected: 02:40 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

August 24, 2026

Peak index: 68
Detected: 19:00 UTC
Status: ended

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ended GB

August 18, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 05:10 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

August 8, 2026

Peak index: 64
Detected: 19:20 UTC
Status: ended

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ended US

August 1, 2026

Peak index: 52
Detected: 14:50 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended Weather 1 month ago

Why a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Triggered a Surge of Attention in Southeast Louisiana

A surge in attention followed a National Weather Service severe thunderstorm watch issued for Livingston, St. Helena, and Tangipahoa Parishes on August 24, 2026. The watch remained active until 7 p.m. as scattered showers and storms moved south through the region before clearing by early evening.

Index 0 US WITT Editorial Desk

ended Weather 2 months ago

Severe Storms Slam the Northeast Corridor With Warnings and Transit Chaos

The sudden surge in attention on thunderstorms stems from a high-impact weather event on August 8, 2026, when the National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings across major Northeast and Mid-Atlantic corridors. These warnings were accompanied by documented travel disruptions, including commuter rail suspensions near Newark.

Index 0 US WITT Editorial Desk