Rare Tornado Touches Down in Coastal Australian Town

A rare tornado struck the coastal town of Ulladulla in New South Wales, Australia, on October 3, causing damage to properties and uprooting trees. The phenomenon was captured on video by residents as it moved through the populated area.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology attributed the tornado to severe thunderstorms, noting that such events are uncommon in densely populated locations. The extent of the property damage and the number of trees affected were not specified, but the event prompted concern and filming by locals.