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Rare Tornado Whips Through Small Australian Town

A rare tornado streaked through Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging trees and property amid severe thunderstorms.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read

In brief

On 3 October, residents of Ulladulla captured a rare tornado tearing through the town. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology linked the event to strong thunderstorms and described it as unusual in populated areas. Damage included fallen trees and property harm.

Several people in Ulladulla, New South Wales, captured a rare tornado tearing through the town on 3 October.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said the phenomenon was caused by "severe" thunderstorms, noting that it is "very uncommon to see one in such a populated place".

The weather event damaged properties and knocked over trees across the town.

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