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UK weather: Tornado and funnel cloud could hit parts of country today, Met Office forecaster warns
- On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the Met Office warned that parts of the UK, especially the South East, could experience a tornado or funnel cloud amid wet weather.
- This warning came after the UK experienced its lowest levels of spring rainfall in almost 60 years, due to a persistent high-pressure system that resulted in just 80.6mm of rain by May 16.
- Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkill described a distinct north-south weather split, with fine, sunny conditions in the north and wet, showery bursts pushing into southern regions.
- Alex Burkill highlighted a contrast in weather conditions today, with northern areas experiencing mostly dry and sunny spells while wetter weather affects the south. He also mentioned the possibility of a funnel cloud or a short-lived tornado occurring in parts of the South East.
- The approaching weather change may end the prolonged dry spell but could bring risks of thunderstorms, hail, and potential water use restrictions due to drought concerns this summer.
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Tornado could batter parts of England later today, Met Office warns
A Met Office meteorologist has warned that a "funnel cloud" and "maybe even a brief tornado" could hit parts of South East England, as heavy rain is forecasted for later today after an exceptionally dry spring.
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