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Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car
Dashcam footage obtained by the BBC shows a tornado in eastern Wisconsin toppling power lines onto a car during a severe storm system on 27 July. The incident illustrates the destructive force of the weather, which damaged buildings and caused widespread electricity outages.
Despite the extensive damage, no deaths were reported. Thousands of people were left without power after storms affected parts of eastern Wisconsin.
In short
- Tornado footage shows power lines falling onto a car
- Eastern Wisconsin suffered building damage and power cuts
- No deaths were reported
Explained simply
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that forms during severe thunderstorms and can cause significant damage to buildings and infrastructure as it passes. On 27 July, such a tornado brought severe damage to eastern Wisconsin as part of a larger storm system. These weather events occur periodically in the region, particularly during summer months when atmospheric conditions favour their formation.
The tornado and accompanying storms damaged power lines and buildings across eastern Wisconsin, leaving thousands of people without electricity. No deaths were reported despite the extent of the damage, though the outages disrupted many households and businesses in the affected area.