London weather: Tornado heralds weekend washout before 25C heatwave
Londoners faced torrential rain and even an tornado on Friday before a 25C heatwave next week.
www.standard.co.ukA London tornado is a rare event; historic incidents involve a 1954 twister that damaged Gunnersbury and nearby areas, causing injuries and roof failures at stations. A 2006 rare event in south London with injuries reported and property damage. In 2021 reports described a tornado-related event in Barking with roofs damaged during unsettled weather. London weather: Tornado heralds weekend washout before 25C heatwave (source discussions) imply turbulent meteorological patterns for the city. Watch for rare tornado activity.