A suspected mini-tornado hit Littlehampton in West Sussex, causing damage to houses, cars, and property. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) confirmed it as a definite tornado after a site investigation. Residents described the event as scary, with rain and debris flying around. Fences, furniture, and trampolines were ripped apart, and cars were damaged. Emergency services were present, and the tornado was reported to be stronger than the previous one.
A roof was ripped off a house and cars and property were damaged as a suspected mini-tornado hit a West Sussex town on Saturday night.
The weather event came after heavy rain showers moved north east from the English Channel on Saturday evening.She said: "It was quite scary. All you could see was rain and debris flying around." "Our trampoline is currently in someone else's garden, other neighbours' cars have been damaged by debris and walls in front gardens have come down too.Littlehampton resident Naomi Theobold said it "happened really fast"
Sussex Police said it supported the fire and ambulance service in North Street, Littlehampton, following reports of phone lines collapsing onto a property at about 19:00 BST.
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