Stalybridge T5 tornado is 'strongest to hit UK in almost 20 years', experts say
manchestereveningnews.co.ukExperts have confirmed part of Tameside was hit by a tornado last night believed to be the strongest in the UK in almost two decades - during which wind speeds could have topped 150mph.
Around 100 properties in the Carbrook and Millbrook areas of Stalybridge were damaged in Wednesday night's (December 27) incident, which hit at around 11:45pm.
Some properties saw their roofs completely ripped off, while the winds blew tiles and chimneys off others, as well as trees being uprooted and cars damaged by flying debris.
Thankfully no injuries were reported but a major incident was declared as emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the weather event, initially described by the police and local council chiefs as a 'localised' or 'mini' tornado. READ MORE: 'I went out into the street to get the debris from the tornado - then saw my neighbour had half his house torn off' READ MORE: CCTV captures terrifying moment epicentre of tornado hit Greater Manchester street The Tornado and Storm Research organisation (TORRO), who keep records of tornadoes, large hail and severe storms across Britain and Ireland, today carried out an investigation of the affecteed area.
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