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August 2026 southern France tornado
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1 DAYS
26 FACTS
2 EVENTS
3 SOURCES
FIRST ENTRY AUG 25
AUG 25 · Day 1
Tornado tears through southern France near Carcassonne
A tornado occurred near Carcassonne in southern France.
Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Al Jazeera reported that at least 26 people were injured.
AUG 25 · Day 1
Tornado tears through French village
Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said there were flight delays and cancellations at airports in Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse and north of Paris.
An estimated 300 homes were damaged by the tornado.
A resident named Pierre said half the village of Pomas was destroyed.