Urgent tornado warning issued before Storm Eowyn smashes UK with 90mph winds
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Brits have been warned of the possibility of tornadoes hitting the country tomorrow, ahead of the arrival of Storm Eowyn. The European Storm Forecast Experiment says the chances of parts of the south having the rare rotating weather pattern "cannot be ruled out". It put out a level two warning, meaning there will be "severe wind gusts with a few tornado events possible".
The south of England is said to be of potential risk of tornadoes, especially between London and Bristol - potentially putting millions at risk. Level one warnings are in place for the rest of the south of England and into Wales, reports MailOnline. Last year, Brits were left terrified when a mini tornado ripped through a suburb in Finham, Coventry, as locals stressed it caused thousands of pounds of damage. Homeowner Kay Cooke said she thought her roof would cave in as "bricks came down" at around 6.30pm. While another resident said the fierce winds caused a "massive hole" after a tree collapsed to the ground.
One tree, which was around 100ft (30m) tall, crashed into four gardens in Beanfield Avenue while other trees were snapped in half "like twigs". The turbulent conditions saw panels "flying off the scaffolding", as residents sought safety in their homes. Homeowner Kay said: "I thought the conservatory roof was going to come in and the chairs outside were going everywhere.
Tomorrow's chance of tornadoes comes as Brits were told to brace for a "weather bomb" as Storm Eowyn is set to usher in "widespread disruption." Eowyn has triggered amber and yellow weather warnings ahead of its arrival from tomorrow with forecasters predicting wind speeds of up to 90mph in some regions bringing "widespread disruption".
