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How often do we get tornadoes in the UK?

Posted on 8 May, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Over the past few weeks there have been several reports of funnel clouds and tornadoes across the UK. So what are tornadoes and how do they form? Tornadoes form when the weather is ‘unstable’ and showery. They are narrow, spinning columns … Continue reading →

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