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Meet the thunderstorm that shows up at 3 PM. Almost every day like clockwork

A unique thunderstorm named Hector forms daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands. This storm reliably appears each afternoon between September and March. Local microclimates and sea breezes create this predictable weather phenomenon. World War II pilots used Hector as a navigation beacon for flights. Scientists study Hector's consistent formation to understand storm mechanics.

9 Jul 2026 8:51 pm