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 rarely hits the city; historic incidents involve a 1954 twister that damaged Gunnersbury, injuring residents and roof collapses at railway stations. A 2006 rare event in south London with injuries reported and property damage reported. Recent reports from 2021 describe a tornado-related event in Barking with roofs damaged during unsettled weather. Reports note a tornado heralding unsettled weather ahead of a 25C heatwave (source discussions) imply turbulent meteorological patterns for the city. Watch for rare tornado activity.