Experts have confirmed part of Tameside was hit by a tornado last night believed to be the strongest in the UK in almost two decades - during which wind speeds could have topped 150mph.
A total of 16 tornadoes touched down in the area over Memorial Day weekend, the strongest being an EF-2 twister in Milam County. Only 13 tornadoes were reported statewide in 1952, the fewest for ...