Storm Fergus Unleashes Havoc: Tornado Strikes County Leitrim, Leaving Destructions…
Dublin: In the aftermath of Storm Fergus wreaking havoc across various counties, an unexpected tornado struck Leitrim village in County Leitrim, instilling an unusual sense of fear. Storm Fergus, with speeds reaching up to 85 km/h in the Galway region, prompted a status orange alert across western counties, lifted at 9 p.m. yesterday. Dublin and other parts of the country experienced heavy rainfall during this period.
The tornado in Leitrim village, described by the Leitrim County Council as an ‘unusual weather event,’ resulted in significant damage to several homes and vehicles. Emergency services promptly responded to the incident, as the accompanying thunder and lightning heightened the level of panic among the villagers.
The Leitrim County Council reported severe damage, including the complete collapse of the roof of one building and roof damage to several others. The primary R280 road passing through the village is currently closed due to the aftermath of the tornado.
Meteorologist Liz Walsh from the Met explained that such uncommon weather phenomena in Ireland are associated with thunderstorms. Despite their rarity, these conditions can occur due to a change in wind direction, leading to the collision with clouds that induces rotation. When funnel clouds or tornadoes make direct contact with the ground, they generate straight-line shocks, resulting in substantial damage.
In light of the events, the community is now focused on recovery efforts and assessing the extent of the damage caused by this unexpected tornado in the wake of Storm Fergus.
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