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24/09/2007
England Hit By 'Mini-Tornadoes'
England has been hit by a series of mini-tornadoes, causing damage to homes and vehicles and uprooting trees.
The powerful gusts of wind have caused chaos in a number of areas throughout the Midlands and the south of England.
One squall hit Northampton, where an empty school bus was damaged by falling branches.
Thirty-five homes were also damaged by strong winds in Nuneaton.
Other affected areas included Farnborough, Luton and Nottingham.
There have been no injuries reported so far.
(KMcA)
The powerful gusts of wind have caused chaos in a number of areas throughout the Midlands and the south of England.
One squall hit Northampton, where an empty school bus was damaged by falling branches.
Thirty-five homes were also damaged by strong winds in Nuneaton.
Other affected areas included Farnborough, Luton and Nottingham.
There have been no injuries reported so far.
(KMcA)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, most persistent and occasionally heavy across southern and western counties this afternoon. Risk of low cloud and fog patches affecting the Down coast. Light winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Continuing cloudy through the evening with further outbreaks of rain, the rain turning lighter and patchier from the south overnight. Winds remain light. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
