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Rare tornado hits small Australian town

Original: Rare tornado whips through small Australian town https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c69qzvggzppro?at_medium=RSS&at_campai

A rare tornado has swept through a small town in Australia, causing damage that is being widely reported. Footage shared by BBC News shows the funnel whipping through the community, an unusual event for the country. Weather watchers are discussing how uncommon tornadoes are in Australia and the impact on residents.

Why now: Tornadoes are rare in Australia, so dramatic footage of one striking a town is drawing wide attention.

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