Chobham tornado 'lifted cats in air'

[cronus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-25902371

Chobham tornado 'lifted cats in air'

A "mini-tornado" brought down trees, damaged property and even lifted cats in the air, an eye-witness has said.

People living in Chobham, Surrey, said the wind hit the area at about 17:00 GMT on Saturday.

It is also reported to have swept through Sussex, from Midhurst, Petworth and Fittleworth through to Crawley.

UK Power Networks said about 13,000 customers were left without power in Kent, Sussex and Surrey after storms on Saturday.

Mini-tornado in Chobham
The phenomenon arrived in Chobham at about 17:00 GMT on Saturday
On Sunday, the firm's spokesman said the number had been "significantly reduced", although about 1,100 customers were still affected.

Surrey Fire and Rescue said its control room took a series of calls reporting fallen trees and damaged roofs across the county on Saturday.

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[Svartalf]

dammit, I thought it was a tornado to lift the armour off a tank...

[cronus]

They were feral cats....most tame house cats these days are far too obese to life anywhere let alone up in the air.

[HomerJay]

meh, it's raining cats AND dogs here.

[laklak]

Meh.

[JacksSmirkingRevenge]

^ Meh.

You know it's a badass tornado when steals your burger, fries and drink:-

[Bella Fortuna]

Wave your cats in the air like you just don't care!