Waterspout moves onshore in Kiel, throwing people into water and causing damage, Germany
Image credit: Malte Arwers
A waterspout formed in the Baltic Sea near the German port city of Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, and moved onshore, injuring at least 7 people, of which 3 severely.
Several members of a rowing club were thrown into the water while others jumped into the water to help them reach the shore.1
The tornado also downed trees and torn off roofs of several buildings.
The German Weather Service (DWD) had previously forecast winds of up to 110 km/h (70 mph) for the area from Wednesday evening until around midday Thursday, as well as exceptionally heavy rain into the weekend.
Just observed a tornado while riding the bus home. A lot of rescue staff on its way. Sad news is that there are reports of several people injured … Please stay safe @stadt_kiel @kn_online @NDRsh #Tornado #Kiel pic.twitter.com/Odfhmy4iwB
— Philipp Brandl (@lithophilipp) September 29, 2021
Kiel mal so: Where is YOUR Tornado? Credits to my friend Laura! I am moving to that city in 2 weeks #Kiel #tornadowarning pic.twitter.com/2LUdgETnpX
— SaeriFae (@FaeSaeri) September 29, 2021
Ups, was ist das? #kiel #windhose #tornado pic.twitter.com/owrZtgDLg6
— Malte Arwers (@MarwKiel) September 29, 2021
Blick aus dem Büro. pic.twitter.com/Uhoy8D8PzJ
— Fiete Kalscheuer (@FieteKalscheuer) September 29, 2021
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1 Tornado lashes German port of Kiel – DW
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