Rare tornado hits Australian town, outdoor furniture swept up in the air

A small town in Australia was hit by a rare tornado. Outdoor furniture was blown up into the air by strong winds. Local people couldn't help but exclaimed in disbelief after witnessing it.

Agence France-Presse reported that the tornado hit Ulladulla after noon on the 3rd local time, a small town located about 226 kilometers south of Sydney.

Videos circulating on social media showed tornadoes tearing through suburban residential areas, with strong winds and heavy rain pummeling homes and yards.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that emergency responders received more than 10 reports of tornadoes, and there were also downed trees and power lines.

Julius Machado, the owner of a local cafe, told ABC that the storm came "in the blink of an eye" and "we had to close early to clean up... All the glass tableware was broken, plates and cups were scattered everywhere, and the whole store became a mess."

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said, "It is really unusual to see a tornado in such a densely populated area. Houses and other buildings were damaged, and trees were blown down."

The Bureau of Meteorology points out that there are about 50 tornadoes in Australia every year.

As this tornado struck, large areas of eastern and southern Australia were also affected by severe storms.

Heavy rain occurred in Sydney, Australia's largest city, on the evening of the 3rd, causing streets to flood like rivers.