Hurricane-force winds have wreaked havoc in West Wales after what witnesses described as a freak tornado hit the town of Aberystwyth.
TORRO, the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation, said the reports were yet to be verified but warned the cold front was moving eastwards to parts of southern and central England, bringing with it the threat of isolated tornadoes, high winds and lightning.
The Mid and West Wales fire service dealt with 25 weather-related incidents after trees crashed onto roads, power lines fell, caravans overturned and tiles were flung from roofs.
No reports have been received of anyone being hurt in the storm, which saw winds of up to 94mph hit the area this morning.
Aberystwyth Lifeboat said they had heard reports of "lots of damage" in the area, while firefighters and police urged drivers to be careful due to debris on the roads.
In Clarach Bay, to the north of the town, Thomas Scarrott posted pictures on Twitter after the freak winds brought down caravans at his holiday park, Vale Holidays.
"Absolute carnage," he tweeted. "Emergency services on scene. Everyone is safe though."
Trees and roof tiles were blown into roads, with several being forced to close, Dyfed Powys Police said.
The strongest gust of 94mph was recorded shortly after 10.30am. Although this is fast enough to exceed hurricane speed, forecasters said it came in surges and was not prolonged enough to be classified as a hurricane.
Winds swept inland across mid-Wales towards Shrewsbury over the course of the day, Meteogroup said.
In the village of Shawbury, Shropshire, forecasters recorded a wind speed of 84mph.
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