Rare Tornado Rips Into London
One Man Hospitalized, Five Others Injured As Freak Twister Slams Into Residential Neighborhood
www.cbsnews.comLondon tornado is a rare event; historic incidents involve a 1954 twister that damaged Gunnersbury, injuring residents and roof failures at railway stations. South London saw a rare tornado in 2006 with reported injuries and property damage. 2021 accounts describe a tornado-related incident in Barking with roofs damaged during unsettled weather. London weather: Tornado heralds weekend washout before 25C heatwave (source discussions) imply unsettled atmospheric conditions for the city. London remains cautious about rare twisters.