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tornado

[tawr-nay-doh] / tɔrˈneɪ doʊ /


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Jon Malnekoff’s home borders the golf course, and he said he’s positive the wind burst was a tornado.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

I learned the hard way how important one of these can be, when a two-minute cyclone tornado came ashore Long Island Sound a few years ago and hit a major transmission line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Eyewitness footage from the region captured the swirling vortex of the tornado looming in the horizon above houses and trees.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Marie-Helene Bouissac, the regional deputy prefect, said the tornado was "an exceptional and highly traumatic event".

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Of learning that she’s kept him from experiencing something, even if it is a tornado drill, just because she doesn’t believe in him.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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

France sees several dozen tornadoes of varying intensity each year, according to weather agency Meteo-France.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Insurance costs have gone up significantly as severe storms, hail and occasional tornadoes plow through the area, Helbig noted.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Ivan spawned 119 tornadoes and created over $18 billion dollars in damage.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

As we recover from the tornados of this weekend and more that will surely come, we can be proud of the way communities come together to help people in need, no matter their political leanings.

From Salon ● May 29, 2024

Warnings for strong thunderstorms, flash flooding and tornados have been given for the area.

From BBC ● May 28, 2024

"Those who have past experiences with tornados reported that they needed fewer than 15 minutes to prepare when a warning was issued, but those without that experience wanted more lead time to prepare," Armstrong said.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024

In its latest eclipse forecast Sunday, the NWS also warned of potential severe weather including heavy rain, tornados and hail which may affect travel in Texas and nearby states.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2024

It’s actually tornados that I'm terrified of, ever since I watched The Wizard of Oz at Naano’s house with Jamal Mamoo when I was little.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan


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