Alsace Mini-Tornado: 125 km/h Winds Surprise Storm Chasers

Mini-Tornado Strikes Alsace, France: Winds Reach 125 km/h A mini-tornado touched down in northern Alsace, France, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, around 8 PM, causing minor damage and surprising storm chasers. The unexpected weather event, with winds estimated at 125 km/h, occurred unusually early in the season. "It was quite something," said one storm chaser, who captured the event on video. "I've been chasing storms for years, and I've never seen anything like it so early in the season." The storm chaser's video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the mini-tornado's rapid rotation and the debris it picked up. The early arrival of this severe weather event has prompted meteorologists to review weather patterns and forecasts. While the damage was relatively minor, the incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather. The unexpected tornado underscores the importance of preparedness and awareness of changing weather conditions.