Deep convective event occurred over Madeira on 20^th February 2010

         A convective system passed over the Portuguese island of Madeira on 20^th February. The heavy rain caused flash floods and landslides. Many casualties were reported as a consequence of this severe event.

         The hardest period took place around the 12:00 UTC. Both CRR instantaneous rain rates and Day Microphysics RGB at 12:00 UTC are presented in the following image.

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       A loop of the CRR instantaneous rain rates showing the event from 00:00 to 17:30 UTC can be found below.