2026 Turkey tornado outbreak

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A violent tornado outbreak took place on 3 May, 2026 across the Middle Eastern countries of Turkey and Syria. Throughout the day, several weak to strong tornadoes touched down in southern Turkey and Syria, severely damaging multiple structures and vegetation. Of the 14 tornadoes which occurred during the outbreak, nine tornadoes were rated at or above IF2. One tornado which crossed the Turkey/Syria border received a rating of IF4, marking it as the first violent (IF4+) tornado in the Middle East and the first of such tornadoes to occur outside of the Americas since 2021. In total, the outbreak would produce 14 tornadoes, injuring 21 people. A significant wind event accompanying this outbreak would kill 3 people and injure a further 46 other people.

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