Exactly what the storm was remains unclear - it has been described variously as a nor'wester and a cyclone and also spawned a tornado.
Times, Sunday Times
The thunderstorm that had spawned the tornado probably lifted the loose papers into vigorous updraughts, and when the winds died down dropped them far away.
Times, Sunday Times
The cyclone spawned a tornado which moved across the northwest section of the city.
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