A tornado warning is in place for Norfolk as strong winds are set to hit the county. 

The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) has issued a severe weather forecast for across the south of England tonight, including Norfolk and Suffolk.

A statement from the organisation said: "The tornado risk, although low, may take on a bi-modal distribution - with one area of slightly higher risk being across East Anglia on Saturday night.

"This area will be monitored on Saturday for a possible tornado watch."

Torro defines a severe thunderstorm as producing tornadoes, hail with diameter of at least 20mm or non-tornadic winds of 55mph or more near the ground.

This follows a tornado in Manchester earlier this week as Storm Gerritt saw roofs blown off houses and trees torn down. 

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The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Norfolk that is in place until 3am on Sunday.

Strong winds are expected to hit south and east Norfolk including Acle, Great Yarmouth and Loddon. 

A tornado was spotted in Norfolk in 2022 by BBC Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan.

She photographed the phenomenon while filming at Wild Ken Hill, near Hunstanton.