Storm Aurore swept across parts of northern Europe on Thursday, leaving four dead in Poland and causing substantial damage in Germany, France, the Netherlands and elsewhere.
In the Netherlands, there were reports of mini-tornadoes injuring four people.
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A campsite in Zelhem near the German border was also struck by a whirlwind with a tree branch hitting a chalet, media reports said.
In France, around 40,000 homes were still without power by Thursday evening, with some 4,000 technicians called out to reconnect some affected 250,000 households.