Possible #tornado kills 1 in #Switzerland

A strong storm tore through Switzerland on Monday that produced massive #hailstones the size of softballs and a potential tornado that is being blamed for at least one fatality.

By Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer

Published Jul 25, 2023 4:08 PM EDT | Updated Jul 25, 2023 4:08 PM EDT

"At least one person has died in Switzerland following a violent #storm that swept through central #Europe on Monday.

"Strong winds tore through the town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, located in the northwestern part of the country, on Monday morning, where the storm 'unfortunately caused the death of a person in their fifties following the fall of a building crane,' Neuchâtel local police said in a press release.

"In addition to the death, around 15 other people were injured and were treated by the emergency services. Their injuries were not life-threatening.

"A wind gust of about 135 mph (217 km/h) was recorded at the Swiss weather service's station at La Chaux-de-Fonds Monday morning 'under a thunderstorm cell that suddenly strengthened as it reached the region,' #MétéoSuisse said on Twitter.

"The country's weather service later said that a probable tornado associated with a rapidly developing storm cell along the #JuraMountains hit the town, causing violent gusts of wind and significant damage. Photos of the area following the storm showed significant roof damage."

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https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/possible-tornado-kills-1-in-switzerland/1563974

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I’m not great a photo’s but I risked this shot yesterday morning walking the dog. The summit of the Jura mountains lit by sunlight contrasts with their middle hidden in clouds. A great way to start the day. #geneva #juramountains #dogsofmastadon