10/05/2026
Thunderstorms, Medium Rain , Very Strong Winds of approx 40-50 kmph speed experienced at 2:11 AM at VisvVerse Smart Luminary Building 42/2 in Lalit Nagar Chatrokhari MLM College Road Sundernagar.
What is happening now matches the IMD forecast in your screenshot.
Why strong winds and storm happened just now:
1. Fresh Western Disturbance (WD) entered the Western Himalayas on May 10
* This is the main trigger.
* It brings cold upper-level air over Himachal. 
2. Daytime heating on May 10 was strong in Sundernagar
* Your screenshot shows max ~33°C.
* Warm air near ground + cold air above = unstable atmosphere → thunderclouds build fast.
3. Sundernagar’s valley + mountain geography amplifies wind
* Being in Mandi district, surrounded by hills/valleys, air gets channeled like a wind tunnel, so gusts feel stronger.
4. Night thunderstorms are common in pre-monsoon season
* Even though forecast says “11 May”, IMD forecast windows run 0830 IST to next 0830 IST—so storms can happen anytime overnight.
5. Moisture from northwest plains + Himalayan lift
* Moist air rises over hills → forms cumulonimbus clouds → thunder, lightning, sudden gusts, sometimes hail.
Your screenshot already predicted:
* 11 May: “Generally cloudy sky with light rain”
* Warning: Thunderstorm + lightning + gusty winds (30–40 km/h)
That’s exactly what you felt.
What likely happens next (today):
* More intermittent gusty winds
* Possible rain/showers
* Chance of thunder again in afternoon/evening
* Stronger risk on 12 May (your screenshot shows higher warning)
Safety right now:
* Stay away from balcony/roof/open field
* Unplug sensitive electronics
* Avoid standing under trees
* If driving, watch for fallen branches/reduced visibility
This is a normal pre-monsoon thunderstorm event, but triggered strongly by a Western Disturbance over Himachal.
