Powerful Tornado Hits Small Village in France

A powerful tornado — a spinning column of air that touches the ground — struck the village of Pomas in southwestern France on 24 August 2026. It injured 41 people, 15 seriously, and damaged about 300 homes, tearing off roofs and collapsing walls. France's weather service issued its top danger warning. Such tornadoes are rare there, making this unusually destructive.