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VIDEO: Large, dark cloud over Kitchener sparked tornado concerns, expert weighs…
A video of a thunderstorm in Kitchener, ON, is circulating online and has sparked concerns over a possible tornado.
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Dramatic 'Tornado-Like' Thunderstorm Captured Over Kitchener, Ontario
Kitchener, Ontario – Residents of Kitchener, Ontario, witnessed a dramatic weather phenomenon on Monday, September 21, 2025, as a powerful thunderstorm swept through the region. Footage shared widely on social media, including by local news outlet Now Toronto, depicted dark, swirling cloud formations that many described as resembling a developing tornado. The video, originally captured by TikTok user "gsoakville," shows a massive, low-hanging cloud shelf dominating the sky over Kitchener. The structure of the cloud, with its distinct, undulating base, prompted immediate comparisons to funnel clouds and tornadic activity among observers. While no official confirmation of a tornado touchdown has been released, the visual intensity of the storm has sparked significant discussion among locals. "It looked absolutely wild, like something out of a movie," commented one social media user on the footage. Another added, "I genuinely thought it was a tornado forming right over us." The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the city, though the extent of any damage is yet to be fully assessed. Authorities have advised residents to remain vigilant regarding weather updates.
