To round off the conference, we have Peter Kirk presenting on the Kensal Rise tornado that occurred nearly 20 years ago in December 2006.

Onto rapid fire presentations, Ryan Finch with a rapid fire presentation on his site investigation on the Dereham (Norfolk) tornado

To start off the afternoon, we have Dan Holley presenting on very large hail and severe thunderstorms in eastern Scotland from August 2025

Peter Kirk with his annual review of tornadoes and waterspouts of 2025

Jonathan Webb starts with the annual thunderstorm review of 2025

Good morning from the TORRO Spring conference

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) TORRO is a privately-supported research body specialising in severe convective weather in Britain and Ireland

Not long to go now! If you're coming to the TORRO Conference on Saturday don't forget to purchase tickets in advance – there's still a few tickets available. More details on our website:
www.torro.org.uk/conference

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) TORRO is a privately-supported research body specialising in severe convective weather in Britain and Ireland

Please do send in any reports of any funnel clouds if you did see any yesterday, as conditions were suitable for their formation.
www.torro.org.uk/severe-weath...

A funnel cloud can be seen stretching from a black cloud above, with shrubbery seen below it

Sharon from Eastbourne has sent in this nice picture of a funnel cloud above Shinewater Park from a passing shower, taken yesterday at 11:24 BST. Light winds and sea breeze convergence likely helped it to form as the shower intensified.

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) TORRO is a privately-supported research body specialising in severe convective weather in Britain and Ireland

A week to go until the TORRO Spring Conference is held at Oxford Brookes - more information can be found at www.torro.org.uk/conference, and we look forward to seeing some of you there next Saturday!

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) TORRO is a privately-supported research body specialising in severe convective weather in Britain and Ireland

A week to go until the TORRO Spring Conference is held at Oxford Brookes - more information can be found at www.torro.org.uk/conference, and we look forward to seeing some of you there next Saturday!

Just over two weeks to go until the TORRO Spring Conference at Oxford Brookes University on Saturday 18th April 2026!

For more information on the agenda, and to purchase tickets please see torro.org.uk/conference ... we look forward to seeing some of you there!

We are seeking further information. If you witnessed a sudden severe wind event last night in those regions - strong enough to cause damage - then please fill out our report form:
www.torro.org.uk/severe-weath...

We have had reports of wind damage from varying locations across West Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. These reports range in timing from around 21:00-22:00.
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The report into the tornado which occurred in Seaford, East Sussex on 6th December has now been published on the TORRO website.

This was rated T3 tornado with a track length of 1.3km over a maximum width of 45m.

www.torro.org.uk/research/event

Finished up the site investigation at Seaford. A clear damage track around 45m wide was found along a 1.3km path originating from the seafront. A clear WS/tornado. Further analysis will take place before a damage rating is awarded.

Only one mangled trampoline found

What an absolutely filthy day for an @torrouk.bsky.social damage site investigation. Heading down to Seaford after reports of a narrow path of wind damage occurring during Friday night.

@thilokuehne.bsky.social

At least three funnel clouds hanging from clouds over the sea taken from the beach front across a road.

Jersey experienced some very photogenic funnel clouds today.
Sarah Willing sent in this photograph she took this afternoon from afar, showing at least three funnels.

A fruitful storm damage site investigation at Milford on Sea following reports on 1st Nov c. 12:15am of damage to homes.
A narrow 800m long damage track was found from the sea front extending across the E of the village. Provisional rating T1. Report to be written in due course.

Final talk of the day - tales from this years US storm chase from Chris Bell and Berni King.

Dr Rob Doe brings in a light hearted talk. 'Have I got Tornado News For You'.

Tony Gilbert sharing his decades of experience of damage site investigations.

Dr Matt Clark looking at Mesoscale cyclonic storms associated with tornadoes and localised wind damage in frontal rainbands for the first afternoon talk.

@sarahhants.bsky.social undertaking site investigation training.

It's the TORRO autumn conference today, with talks from many fantastic speakers.

First up, Henry Wells talking about the convective environment climatatology for both large hail and tornadoes.

Our Autumn Conference will take place on Saturday 11th October 2025, at Oxford Brookes University. More details, including the agenda of presentations and ticket purchasing, can be found on our Conference page on our website: www.torro.org.uk/conference

Hope to see you there!

The One Show - 04/08/2025 Helen George from Call the Midwife, actor and comedian Ade Edmondson, and former Little Mix star and singer-songwriter Leigh-Anne Pinnock join Alex Jones and Ronan Keating on the sofa.

If anyone would like a small insight into TORRO site investigations, #TheOneShow iplayer link is live.

We've had reports of damage in Chorlton This happened around 12:45.

While we are aware of significant damage further north associated with the windstorm, we are seeking specific information about localised damage in the Manchester area. If anyone has any reports, please submit them to TORRO

With Storm Floris on people's minds today, The #OneShow will be featuring some of TORROs work on convective storm damage tonight.

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope that you were able to recover well from the incident.