The tornado passed within 2 kilometers of Aldershot on Friday afternoon – a day after the Met Office issued a thunderstorm warning.
Near the city of Aldershot, 50 kilometers southwest of London, a tornado was recorded on Friday, damaging property and knocking down trees, the BBC reported.
The tornado passed within 2km of Aldershot on Friday afternoon – a day after the Met Office issued a thunderstorm warning.
Footage from doorbell cameras has surfaced on social media showing the wind lifting debris into the air. Broken roof tiles can be seen on roads and pavements in the Aldershot area.
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Just south of Aldershot this afternoon where there was a confirmed tornado following an investigation.
This possibly indicates a cyclonic circulation. pic.twitter.com/lQ4ROdLIkr
– Met4Cast. (@Met4CastUK) September 20, 2024
According to authorities in the community of Ramshire, which includes Aldershot, no one was injured as a result of the tornado.
Rescuers are encouraged to report damaged trees they believe pose a danger.
As the BBC notes, tornadoes are relatively rare in Britain – about 30 times a year.
We remind you that earlier at least 16 tornadoes were recorded in the United States – in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Dakota.
Source: korrespondent
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