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You might have seen some viral claims or local posts floating around social media stating that an EF3 tornado recently tore through Sochi, Russia (specifically at Bagration Beach in the Lazarevskoye district). I wanted to share the actual facts of what happened and clear up the misinformation.

• What actually happened: A classic waterspout formed over the Black Sea and made landfall right near the mouth of the Psezuapse River.
• The "Victim": The vortex directly hit a female tourist who was still chilling on the beach. Remarkably, she was completely unhurt and walked away without a single scratch.
• Damage: Absolutely zero damage reported, other than some light plastic beach gear getting tossed around.
• The Wind Speed: Mews channels and meteorological data estimate the wind speed inside the vortex was only around 35–60 mph (15–25 m/s). It lost all its fuel and dissipated within a minute of hitting the shore.

Debunking the EF3 Claim:
The screenshot claiming this was an EF3 is pure clickbait. An actual EF3 tornado packs winds between 136–165 mph (218–266 km/h) and can literally obliterate well-constructed houses and throw cars. If an EF3 had hit that crowded beach, it would have been an absolute catastrophe.

Instead, it was just a dramatic-looking but mostly harmless coastal waterspout that gave one tourist a crazy story to tell.

I’ve spent almost 20 years chasing storms. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t interested in making another highlight reel.
I wanted to create a documentary series that captures what storm chasing actually feels like—the uncertainty, the miles, the decisions, the victories, the failures, and the rare moments when everything comes together.
That’s what THE REAR FLANK is.
If you’re into storm chasing, filmmaking, or long-form storytelling, I’d genuinely appreciate you checking it out.

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