Tornado in Derbyshire: What you are saying on Twitter

THE Met Office has confirmed a tornado hit Derbyshire this afternoon, causing damage to houses and trees. Forecasters said the tornado reached Alfreton at about 3.30pm. It has also damaged trees in other parts of the county, including Duffield. Here's is what you have been saying about the tornado on Twitter.

Can't believe there's been a tornado in Alfreton #ExtremeWeather

— Ryan R (@Raeman94) October 8, 2014

Weather worthy of a Daily Express headline. My in-law's neighbours roof has been ripped off in a mini tornado in Derbyshire!

— Claire Singlehurst (@C_Singlehurst) October 8, 2014

BREAKING NEWS: #Tornado hits #Derbyshire. Homes and cars damaged. #Alfreton#UK

— Mohammad Ali Javed (@Ali_Javed20) October 8, 2014

October in Derbyshire thunder lightening monsoon rain and hear of a tornado at Alfreton!

— Simon Bacon (@Plantzzman) October 8, 2014

Took off roofs in Alfreton

— sarahstahh (@sarahstahh) October 8, 2014