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A “terrifying” tornado swept through Hampshire yesterday, leaving a trail of destruction.

No one was injured when the unusual weather event hit Aldershot around midday.

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) said it had tracked the length of the tornado’s movement up to 2 km.

The organization’s investigator posted on Twitter that they had given the tornado a preliminary rating of T1 or T2, which would classify it as a light or moderate tornado.

Her neighbour Louise Le Poidevin said: “I was coming back and it was really cloudy, and when we got home the thunder started and the rain started, it was really torrential rain.

“The trees in the back garden were bent and it was scaring us, everything was lifted off the ground, the leaves were in a big spiral that was going around.

A tornado swept through Aldershot today, causing significant damage, including the destruction of a chimney. The incident occurred at around 12:25pm on Friday 20 September. Residents were caught off guard by the unexpected weather event and reports quickly surfaced on social media of the damage in the area. One of the most striking impacts was the destruction of a chimney, which was toppled by the force of the tornado. Tornado hits Aldershot in Hampshire destroys chimney Emergency services have been called to assess the damage and ensure public safety. No injuries have been reported at this time, although the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Tornado hits Aldershot in Hampshire destroys chimney Local authorities are urging residents to remain cautious as they clear debris and assess the risk of further structural damage in affected areas. Tornado hits Aldershot in Hampshire destroys chimneys and rips off roofs Weather officials are expected to provide more information on the strength and path of the tornado in the coming hours.

Residents were taken by surprise by the unexpected weather event (Photo: UKNIP)

“I thought the doors and windows were going to come in, the noise was terrifying, then a gazebo flew up to the fence next door.

“And then, as soon as it started, 30, 40, 50 seconds later, it was gone.”

Ms Le Poidevin, who runs a grounds maintenance business, added: “I thought it was a tornado because of the spiral, I’ve never seen anything like it and I’m a big weather observer.

“Luckily, no one was hurt, I don’t know how, because it was at noon.”

A tornado swept through Aldershot today, causing significant damage, including the destruction of a chimney. The incident occurred at around 12:25pm on Friday 20 September. Residents were caught off guard by the unexpected weather event and reports quickly surfaced on social media of the damage in the area. One of the most striking impacts was the destruction of a chimney, which was toppled by the force of the tornado. Tornado hits Aldershot in Hampshire destroys chimney Emergency services have been called to assess the damage and ensure public safety. No injuries have been reported at this time, although the full extent of the damage is still being assessed. Tornado hits Aldershot in Hampshire destroys chimney Local authorities are urging residents to remain cautious as they clear debris and assess the risk of further structural damage in affected areas. Tornado hits Aldershot in Hampshire destroys chimneys and rips off roofs Weather officials are expected to provide more information on the strength and path of the tornado in the coming hours.

The tornado caused significant damage, including the destruction of a chimney (Photo: UKNIP)

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters were part of a joint response to an incident in Aldershot yesterday after a number of properties and trees were damaged by high winds.

“Rushmoor and Surrey FRS teams were first called shortly after midday and worked closely with partner agencies to secure the scene.”

In a statement, Rushmoor Council said: “There has been a weather event in Cadnam Close, Aldershot, which has caused damage to two blocks of flats and brought down several trees.

“Fortunately, no one was injured.

Property damage was also reported in the vicinity of Lower Farnham Road, Osprey Gardens, Basing Drive, Andover Way, Ayling Lane, Sandown Crescent and Boxalls Lane.

“We are now working closely with all our partner agencies to secure the premises.”

Alex Baker, Labour MP for Aldershot, posted on X: “I have spoken to residents whose homes have been damaged.

“Thank you to Rushmoor Firefighters, VIVID Homes crews and everyone who came out to help with the clean-up – a fantastic community effort.”

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