Locals initially believed debris sucked up into the tornado were birds. Email us at aucklandnewsroom@stuff.co.nzLocals in Mangawhai, about two hours north of the Auckland CBD, reported seeing debris being sucked into the air. READ MORE:* Clean up under way after tornado cuts through seaside settlement* Families forced from their homes after properties torn apart by tornado in Northland* Caravan flips and building damage after tornado hits Far NorthThe weather had since settled and the tornado dissipated, he added. “It came up the ridge and was ripping up trees, it was pretty full on actually.”Rob Cameron told Stuff he watched as the tornado touch down a few times. Samuel Garratt Mangawhai locals have reported seeing debris being sucked into the sky by a tornado.

Source: Stuff June 26, 2020 04:48 UTC