Rare tornado damages property in Australian town of Ulladulla

A rare tornado struck the town of Ulladulla in New South Wales on October 3, causing property damage and downing trees. The BBC and thestar.com.my both reported that the event was captured on video by several local residents. [1][2]

According to the BBC, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology stated that the phenomenon was caused by severe thunderstorms. The weather agency added that it was very uncommon for a tornado to occur in such a populated area. [1]

Tornadoes can develop almost anywhere under the right weather conditions, although they occur most frequently in countries such as the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Bangladesh, and Eastern India. Tornadic events develop occasionally across Australia and are often accompanied by severe weather including strong winds, hail, and severe thunderstorms. [4]