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Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO)
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A privately supported organisation, founded in 1974, which carries out research into high impact convective weather in the UK.
www.torro.org.uk
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Final talk of the day - tales from this years US storm chase from Chris Bell and Berni King.
October 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Dr Rob Doe brings in a light hearted talk. 'Have I got Tornado News For You'.
October 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Tony Gilbert sharing his decades of experience of damage site investigations.
October 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Dr Matt Clark looking at Mesoscale cyclonic storms associated with tornadoes and localised wind damage in frontal rainbands for the first afternoon talk.
October 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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@sarahhants.bsky.social undertaking site investigation training.
October 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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It's the TORRO autumn conference today, with talks from many fantastic speakers.

First up, Henry Wells talking about the convective environment climatatology for both large hail and tornadoes.
October 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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We are now seeking any other reports of damage associated with strong winds in southern English coastal counties from Devon through to Kent between 2pm and around 7:30pm on 7th June. We are particularly interested in areas east of Pulborough through W. & E. Sussex and into Kent after 17:55.
June 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Thread... A site investigation at Pulborough in West Sussex revealed evidence of a moderate tornado (T2) , which occurred around 17:55 on Saturday 7th June. Thankfully no homes were found to have been damaged. A report is being written.
June 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The TORRO Spring conference is under way. First up, Jonathan Webb conducting an annual review of 2024.
April 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Message from the TORRO team.
Image reads: Hi all - we've been issuing forecasts for severe convective weather, on a regular basis, for the last 20 years or so. Through the period, the long-term average is that around 50% of the tornadoes which have occurred in the UK have developing within a TORRO forecast. Early-on, TORRO was generally quite unique in issuing such forecasts, but that has changed over the years, with various outlets and individuals offering such forecasts. At the same time, the appetite from sections of the media to consume such forecasts, and then dramatically overplay them, has grown rapidly. It's at the stage where I feel that such overblown news stories could be damaging to TORRO. Also, it takes time and effort to produce such forecasts, and - whilst not onerous - it's not always possible to be able to give as much consideration to them as we'd like. Thus, TORRO will stop issuing such forecasts until further notice. Of course, TORRO will continue in its investigations and collation/documentation of tornado and other severe weather reports. Thus, please continue to report them to us! Paul.
January 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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One year today, parts of Greater Manchester, including Stalybridge, was hit by a T4/5 tornado causing substantial damage to many homes. Read the TORRO report
www.torro.org.uk/research/event
Terraced houses with front of the roof removed and a collapsed gable end.
December 27, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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A Convective discussion has been issued. This is not a tornado warning, nor a tornado forecast. It highlights where there are enhanced risks of severe convective weather.
www.torro.org.uk/forecast
December 18, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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A convective discussion has been isssued for 16:00-04:00 this afternoon until tomorrow.

Please note that the large scale high winds associated with Darragh are covered by the relevant national met service warnings.
www.torro.org.uk/forecast
December 6, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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We have issued a convective discussion primarily for squally winds but including the risk for isolated tornadoes. This covers this afternoon until 21:00.
www.torro.org.uk/forecast
Convective discussion covers England, Wales, IoM, S Scotland, Eastern RoI and eastern N Ireland.
December 5, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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We have issued a convective discussion for S Wales, S England, parts of the Midlands, far south of E Anglia and the Channel Islands for the remainder of today, Monday 7 Oct.

Note:This is NOT a tornado warning. TORRO do not issue tornado warnings.
www.torro.org.uk/forecast
October 7, 2024 at 12:04 PM
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A convective discussion has been issued for the risk of gusty winds, small hail and CG lightning. Isolated tornadoes can't be ruled out. Please see www.torro.org.uk/forecast for further details.
October 6, 2024 at 1:12 PM
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A convective discussion has been issued for Thursday 26 September until 19:00
See link for further details.
www.torro.org.uk/forecast
September 26, 2024 at 7:52 AM
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Hello all, we have issued a convective discussion until 10am tomorrow 26 Sept.
Please see torro.org.uk/forecast for further details.
September 25, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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TORRO have issued a convective discussion for today. (20/9/24)
See link for further details.
www.torro.org.uk/forecast
September 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
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Just over a month before our TORRO 50th Anniversary conference in Reading. All are welcome - whether a seasoned forecaster or an interested amateur. Register early to guarantee your space. Pre-registration required. torro.org.uk/conference
September 2, 2024 at 8:56 AM