Tornado alert issued for UK as Storm Darragh gathers pace

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A tornado alert has been issued for areas across the South West region overnight and tomorrow (Saturday, December 7). The warning, in place until 4am on Saturday, has been issued by severe weather watchers TORRO (Tornado and Storm Research Organisation).

Severe thunderstorms and winds of up to 75mph could hit part of southern England, according to TORRO, which keeps records of tornadoes, large hail and severe storms across Britain and Ireland, as well as issuing forecasts when there is a risk of severe storms, reports BristolLive.

TORRO says on its website: "Storm Darragh will push a frontal system across the area this evening and overnight. The cold front will tend to split, with the surface portion lagging behind the upper part.

This will encourage a shallow moist zone to develop. READ MORE: TV star joins Travellers protest as Manchester brought to standstill over 'shocking' police decision "A dry intrusion along should overspread this, especially across the southern half of the indicated area.