London weather: Tornado heralds weekend washout before 25C heatwave
Londoners faced torrential rain and even an tornado on Friday before a 25C heatwave next week.
www.standard.co.ukA London tornado appears occasionally; notable events include a 1954 twister that damaged Gunnersbury, injuring several and roof collapses at stations. In 2006 a rare south London tornado with injuries reported and property damage reported. Recent reports from 2021 describe a tornado-related incident in Barking with roofs damaged during unsettled weather. Reports note a tornado heralding unsettled weather ahead of a 25C heatwave (source discussions) imply unsettled atmospheric conditions for the city. London remains cautious about rare twisters.