Tornado Uproots Trees, Damages Homes Across Perth
PERTH METROPOLITAN AREA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – The tornado caused extensive damage including roofs torn off and flooding across multiple Perth suburbs, with 110 emergency calls and 150 personnel deployed for response efforts.
- On Wednesday afternoon, the storm intensified around 5.20pm in City Beach, Rivervale and Swanbourne, and the Bureau of Meteorology confirmed it as a tornado.
- Amid a cold front, meteorologists observed swirling clouds near the coast and Jessica Lingard said it `maybe started off as a waterspout`.
- During the storm, 110 calls flooded State Emergency Services and 150 personnel were dispatched, while wind gusts topped 87km/h on Rottnest Island.
- In South Perth, up to 71mm of rain was recorded, a multi-million-dollar home lost its roof and streets including Roe Highway and Kwinana Freeway were flooded.
- The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts cooler temperatures and possible storms on Thursday in Perth, while authorities urge drivers to be cautious of fallen trees and powerlines as the clean-up continues.
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