On the evening of December 28, 2023, the quiet community of Millbrook, Stalybridge, was rocked by what is believed to be a potential tornado, leaving behind significant damage to roofs and structures. While investigations are ongoing to determine the exact nature of the event, radar data has suggested the possibility of a tornado signature.
Reports started emerging late in the evening, with local weather enthusiasts and meteorological observers taking to social media to share their observations. The first indication of an unusual weather event came around 11pm when radar composites showed a potential tornado signature passing through the area.
Local weather enthusiast ChadWeather reported a jump in wind gusts on Wunderground data between 23:04 and 23:09, coinciding with the radar data. This raised the possibility that a tornado had indeed touched down.
Met4CastUK also weighed in on the situation, noting that the tornado report in Stalybridge east of Manchester aligned with a very intense radar echo passing over the area at around the same time.
Tracy Lee Lockett from Mossley, a neighbouring area, confirmed that the weather event was not consistent with straight-line winds. She described how it rattled the back of her house before moving to the front, indicating a more erratic pattern typically associated with tornado activity.
While the investigation is ongoing, residents and authorities are assessing the extent of the damage caused by this unusual weather event. Tornadoes in the UK are relatively rare, and their occurrence often captures significant attention from meteorological enthusiasts and the general public alike.
As more information becomes available, authorities and weather experts will work together to provide a clearer understanding of the event and its impact on the community of Millbrook, Stalybridge.
Emergency services have advised that they are dealing with a serious incident within the area.
|GMP say they are responding to various weather-related incidents in #Stalybridge. Tameside Council have opened a reception area at Dukinfield Town Hall for any displaced residents or for anyone who feels unsafe.
