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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 6h

We’ve had a variety of talks since then! Here’s Sebastian Yelesen with his talk on the sciences of wind debris

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 10h

Sarah Horton with the reconstruction of the Coldwood tornado using public imagery and drone imagery

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 10h

Jonathan Webb starts with a review of this summer and the severe early season thunderstorms

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Both these cells have the chance of producing hail 2-3cms diameter, as well as a tornado. A funnel cloud has been reported from Gloucestershire recently, which may have been a tornado. Please let us know if you hear of anything. Thanks, Paul.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

With backed low-level flow ahead of these thunderstorms, and reasonable low-level shear/low cloud bases, a tornado is possible as they continue to drift in a general northerly direction, especially around Gloucs et al. Paul.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Hayley Lennox sent us this brilliant picture of a funnel cloud from Bagillt in Wales, seen around 11:15 BST this morning. Conditions today make it likely that more places have seen more funnel clouds - if you have seen any, please do report them to us! ~ Jamie 😁

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Thank you to John Murphy from County Galway for sending us a fantastic video of the tornado which occurred near Athenry yesterday. We are currently collecting information regarding this event. Note there is no sound on this video.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

A waterspout was spotted from Brighton Marina extending down from nearby clouds by Stephen Taylor just after 09:30 BST this morning. If you have any other reports or have seen any other waterspouts this morning then please do report them to us at our website - thanks 😁

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

To round off the conference, we have Peter Kirk presenting on the Kensal Rise tornado that occurred nearly 20 years ago in December 2006.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Onto rapid fire presentations, Ryan Finch with a rapid fire presentation on his site investigation on the Dereham (Norfolk) tornado

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

To start off the afternoon, we have Dan Holley presenting on very large hail and severe thunderstorms in eastern Scotland from August 2025

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Peter Kirk with his annual review of tornadoes and waterspouts of 2025

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Jonathan Webb starts with the annual thunderstorm review of 2025

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Sharon from Eastbourne has sent in this nice picture of a funnel cloud above Shinewater Park from a passing shower, taken yesterday at 11:24 BST. Light winds and sea breeze convergence likely helped it to form as the shower intensified.

A funnel cloud can be seen stretching from a black cloud above, with shrubbery seen below it

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Jersey experienced some very photogenic funnel clouds today. Sarah Willing sent in this photograph she took this afternoon from afar, showing at least three funnels.

At least three funnel clouds hanging from clouds over the sea taken from the beach front across a road.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Final talk of the day - tales from this years US storm chase from Chris Bell and Berni King.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Dr Rob Doe brings in a light hearted talk. 'Have I got Tornado News For You'.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Tony Gilbert sharing his decades of experience of damage site investigations.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Dr Matt Clark looking at Mesoscale cyclonic storms associated with tornadoes and localised wind damage in frontal rainbands for the first afternoon talk.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

It's the TORRO autumn conference today, with talks from many fantastic speakers. First up, Henry Wells talking about the convective environment climatatology for both large hail and tornadoes.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We are now seeking any other reports of damage associated with strong winds in southern English coastal counties from Devon through to Kent between 2pm and around 7:30pm on 7th June. We are particularly interested in areas east of Pulborough through W. & E. Sussex and into Kent after 17:55.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thread... A site investigation at Pulborough in West Sussex revealed evidence of a moderate tornado (T2) , which occurred around 17:55 on Saturday 7th June. Thankfully no homes were found to have been damaged. A report is being written.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

The TORRO Spring conference is under way. First up, Jonathan Webb conducting an annual review of 2024.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

One year today, parts of Greater Manchester, including Stalybridge, was hit by a T4/5 tornado causing substantial damage to many homes. Read the TORRO report www.torro.org.uk/research/event

Terraced houses with front of the roof removed and a collapsed gable end.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

A Convective discussion has been issued. This is not a tornado warning, nor a tornado forecast. It highlights where there are enhanced risks of severe convective weather. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

A convective discussion has been isssued for 16:00-04:00 this afternoon until tomorrow. Please note that the large scale high winds associated with Darragh are covered by the relevant national met service warnings. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

We have issued a convective discussion primarily for squally winds but including the risk for isolated tornadoes. This covers this afternoon until 21:00. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

Convective discussion covers England, Wales, IoM, S Scotland, Eastern RoI and eastern N Ireland.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 07/10/2024

We have issued a convective discussion for S Wales, S England, parts of the Midlands, far south of E Anglia and the Channel Islands for the remainder of today, Monday 7 Oct. Note:This is NOT a tornado warning. TORRO do not issue tornado warnings. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

A convective discussion has been issued for the risk of gusty winds, small hail and CG lightning. Isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. Please see www.torro.org.uk/forecast for further details.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 26/09/2024

A convective discussion has been issued for Thursday 26 September until 19:00 See link for further details. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Hello all, we have issued a convective discussion until 10am tomorrow 26 Sept. Please see torro.org.uk/forecast for further details.

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

TORRO have issued a convective discussion for today. (20/9/24) See link for further details. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) @torrouk.bsky.social · 02/09/2024

Just over a month before our TORRO 50th Anniversary conference in Reading. All are welcome - whether a seasoned forecaster or an interested amateur. Register early to guarantee your space. Pre-registration required. torro.org.uk/conference

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