Was it a tornado that hit Lightwood Green farm?

Shane Thomson writes: "Audlem fire station attended an incident at Brooks Mill Farm, Lightwood Green, at about 6.00pm tea time (Friday) where a house had its roof ripped apart. There was lots of debris, tiles, glass – the out-buildings were also damaged with galvanized sheets blown about 150 yards into the fields.

"When we spoke to the owner he said there was a loud rumbling noise, the windows were moving in and out and then shattered. I'm no expert but it had all the hallmarks of a tornado. The owner said it lasted a few seconds.

"I would like to know if anybody knows more about tornadoes and if this was indeed a tornado or a mini one a least."

You can contact Shane on 01270 811773 or

Email: shane@shanethomson.wanadoo.co.uk">shane@shanethomson.wanadoo.co.uk

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