Second tornado confirmed as storms bring EF1 damage across London region

2 tornadoes confirmed in London area, with several downbursts also mapped in the Huntsville and Mattawa areas

Northern Tornadoes Project staff was examining a May 19 “bow echo” storm — which is one that produces intense straight-line winds that can cause a downburst, as well as tornadoes along the leading edge of the storm.

Storm near London was more severe than experts initially thought

After reviewing photos, the pathways and satellite imagery from May 19, the Northern Tornadoes Project determined that there were two tornadoes and a downburst that touched down in and near London, Ont. In an earlier statement, the research initiative at the University of Western Ontario said it believed at least one tornado was produced during […]

Second tornado confirmed as storms bring EF1 damage across London region

Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has now confirmed a total of two tornadoes and one downburst associated with storms on May 19.