tornadoes
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Unlike tornadoes or thunderstorms, which can cause widespread destruction in a matter of minutes, El Niño influences weather patterns over many months.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
She also said officials were concerned about "spinoff tornadoes" in the state from the strong winds and heavy rain.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Severe convective storms are damaging storms that can include thunderstorms with lightning, tornadoes or destructive winds, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Earlier, residents of Kauai and Nihau were warned to watch for tornadoes -- though it was not immediately clear if these did in fact form.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Nobles’ sons are one of nature’s great destructive forces, like floods or tornadoes.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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