Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
A rare tornado struck the town of Ulladulla in New South Wales, Australia, causing property damage and downing trees. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology noted that such events are highly uncommon in populated areas.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing unpredictability of severe weather patterns in populated regions.
Rare tornado whips through small Australian town Close Several people in Ulladulla, New South Wales, filmed the moment a rare tornado came through the town on 3 October.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said the phenomenon was caused by "severe" thunderstorms and that it was "very uncommon to see one in such a populated place".
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