Mini-Tornado Sweeps Through French Beach, Sends Parasols Flying

A brief but powerful mini-tornado swept through the beach of La Ciotat in southern France on June 15, 2025, creating a scene of both chaos and awe. Eyewitnesses described the event as "très soudain, très intense" (very sudden, very intense), with parasols being ripped from the ground and flung across the road. The video shows beachgoers scattering as the swirling vortex of wind and sand approaches. While the event caused a brief disruption, there were no reported injuries, and the beach quickly returned to normal, highlighting the unpredictable nature of summer weather in the region. The incident serves as a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of being prepared for sudden weather changes.