A warning has been issued for possible tornadoes and lightning to hit parts of England today.
The forecast of severe weather during Storm Franklin has come from the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO), a group comprised of professional and amateur meteorologists.
The organisation is warning of gusts of up to 70mph and possible 'brief/weak tornadoes'.
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In a forecast published today on its website, TORRO said: "One or more narrow rainbands should develop, and these will aid in the downward transfer of momentum.
"Strong flow in the near surface layer suggests that gusts of 50-60mph, locally 70mph will be possible.
"Additionally, very strong low-level shear... suggests brief/weak tornadoes are possible, especially across parts of Wales, the Midlands, and East Anglia..."
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Around 30 tornadoes a year are reported in the UK, according to the Met Office.
These are typically small and short-lived, but can cause structural damage if they pass over built-up areas.
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that reaches between the base of a storm cloud and the ground.
They form in very unsettled weather conditions as part of severe thunderstorms.
Today the Met Office warned of "very strong gusty winds" and "possibly severe" gales hitting the UK.
There is currently an amber warning for very strong winds for a very large swathe of England, Wales and parts of Scotland. Follow our live flood coverage here .
It means that damage to buildings may occur, as well as trees being brought down.
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