Our Autumn Conference will take place on Saturday 11th October 2025, at Oxford Brookes University. More details, including the agenda of presentations and ticket purchasing, can be found on our Conference page on our website: www.torro.org.uk/conference Hope to see you there!

If anyone would like a small insight into TORRO site investigations, #TheOneShow iplayer link is live.

We've had reports of damage in Chorlton This happened around 12:45. While we are aware of significant damage further north associated with the windstorm, we are seeking specific information about localised damage in the Manchester area. If anyone has any reports, please submit them to TORRO

With Storm Floris on people's minds today, The #OneShow will be featuring some of TORROs work on convective storm damage tonight.

With plenty in the news about the risk of thunderstorms for some over the next few days, what exactly are the risks and myths around lightning? Read our page on the subject: www.torro.org.uk/research/lig...

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.

The TORRO Spring conference is under way. First up, Jonathan Webb conducting an annual review of 2024.

Hello all, with just 10 days to go until our Spring Conference at Oxford Brookes, here is a reminder that the programme and how to register can be found here: www.torro.org.uk/conference Looking forward to seeing you there!

Our Spring Conference will be on Saturday 26th April 2025 at Oxford Brookes University. Please see torro.org.uk/conference for the programme and to register. Please note after a number of years free entry we are reintroducing a modest fee to cover venue hire costs.

Hello all, we have a report of wind damage associated with a thunderstorm that passed to the northwest of Reading just after 8am today (27/1). If anyone in the area has further information please can you send a report to: www.torro.org.uk/severe-weath...

There have been a couple of reports of possible tornadoes from Cornwall. If you have any more information, please do let us know! A tornado risk continues across southern England for the coming few hours. This is distinct from any impacts of Storm Eoywn tomorrow.

Message from the TORRO team.

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

The Stalybridge site investigation report has been added to the TORRO website. www.torro.org.uk/research/event

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

Check out the various reports on severe weather events that have been uploaded to the TORRO page. www.torro.org.uk/research/event #Stalybridge will be uploaded shortly.

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

We have had reports of wind damage near Holyhead, Wakefield, Kidsgrove, Congleton and Rawcliife (N Yorks). If anyone has reports of damage associated with the cold front yesterday afternoon/evening, please can you report to: www.torro.org.uk/severe-weath...

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

We've had a couple of reports of severe localised winds in Bournemouth from this morning - no damage associated with them. Any further information would be appreciated.

The report for the 26 September 2024 Hampshire damage is now available on the website. www.torro.org.uk/research/event

Many recent and historic reports have been added to the TORRO severe weather events page in the past weeks. www.torro.org.uk/research/event Keep checking back to see new additions. The report on the Hampshire damage 26 September 2024 is almost finalised and will be added soon.

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

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.

A convective discussion has been issued for Thursday 26 September until 19:00 See link for further details. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

Hello all, we have issued a convective discussion until 10am tomorrow 26 Sept. Please see torro.org.uk/forecast for further details.

TORRO have issued a convective discussion for today. (20/9/24) See link for further details. www.torro.org.uk/forecast

TORRO are looking to expand their network of volunteer damage site investigators. People must be age 18+, agree to a code of conduct and be members of TORRO. Training is available. /1

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

The TORRO Special 50th Anniversary Conference will be held on Saturday 5th October 2024 at the University of Reading. All are welcome. Entry is free but pre-registration is required. Please see torro.org.uk/conference for further details.