The UK is at risk of being battered by a tornado tonight, a weather
expert has warned.

A band of heavy rain and strong winds are predicted to sweep eastwards
across the UK overnight, according to Julian Mayes of MeteoGroup.
The tornado could tear tiles and slates off roofs and branches off
trees, putting pedestrians and motorists at risk.
Mr Mayes said: 'Most people are going to notice some very gusty winds
tonight.

'When the wind direction changes very quickly it can sometimes trigger
a tornado, so it's a possibility.

'There might be one or two.'

Weather experts are unable to predict where in the UK the tornadoes
might occur but Mr Mayes said people would notice if they experienced
one.
He said: 'It's almost random where one may touch down.

'Each one may only cover a mile or two.
'We might get one and nobody even notices.
'If someone was to encounter one they would notice.

'There would be the sudden arrival of very strong winds which would
die down after a few minutes.'
Tornados are not uncommon in the UK, with approximately 35 each year.

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