On Sunday December 10, 2023, the small Irish village of Leitrim was the scene of an exceptional meteorological event, causing extensive damage. A sudden tornado ripped off roofs and overturned cars, leaving residents stunned.
The meteorological phenomenon occurred on December 10, when exceptionally strong winds swept through the region. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos, with trees uprooted, roofs torn off and objects hurled at high speed.
Incredible footage of the tornado ripping through Leitrim County, Ireland this afternoon! ?
? mcnally_92 via Reddit pic.twitter.com/I4vcpe5hSI
— Kildare Weather (@KildareMet) December 10, 2023
The storm was so strong that the powerful winds caused extensive material damage, including to cars and houses.
The local authorities quickly intervened to assess the extent of the damage and ensure the safety of residents.
Rescue teams were also mobilized to assist affected residents and coordinate repair efforts.
The villagers are still reeling from this surprising event. For many, this tornado would have appeared suddenly without warning. In a panic, the inhabitants did everything they could to protect themselves and find shelter.
Fortunately, most of the damage was material. Apart from a few minor injuries, the inhabitants of the village of Leitrim managed to stay safe until the tornado had passed.
This video shared on Snapchat shows rotation which supports the reports of a Tornado in Leitrim Village today. Hoping everyone is OK after this shocking event. pic.twitter.com/iYShm8PW15
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) December 10, 2023
This event highlights the unpredictability of the weather in Ireland, a country more often associated with constant rainfall than tornadoes. Although tornadoes are rare in Ireland, this incident is a reminder that extreme weather conditions can occur at any time, and are a direct consequence of current climate disruption.
Also, local politicians and safety organizations said it would be interesting to work on a warning system to better prepare for this kind of climatic event. Advance detection of a tornado would enable people to be informed a few minutes in advance, so they could take effective shelter.
For the moment, the village of Leitrim is taking stock of the damage. The insurance companies are already hard at work, and the streets are being cleared. A very sad event just a few days before Christmas…
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