Vihmasadu
Vihmasadu is a meteorological term used in Estonian to describe a localized, short-duration rain event. It involves a rapid onset of rainfall that covers a relatively small area and often lasts only minutes to about an hour.
Vihmasadu is typically produced by convective clouds, such as cumulus or cumulonimbus, in warm, moist air. Rainfall
Forecasting and observation rely on weather radar and high-resolution models to track the shower as it moves
In Estonia and other Northern European regions, vihmasadu is most common during warmer months when atmospheric
Impact and safety considerations include reduced visibility, slick roads, and possible localized flooding if rainfall rates