tornadoes

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In a first-of-its-kind large-scale study, scientists created giant fire whirls, spinning columns of flame that resemble fire tornadoes, and found they burn oil faster and more cleanly than conventional methods.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The next 50 most-expensive counties include areas of Oklahoma and Texas where hail, wildfires or tornadoes pose the biggest threat from nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

That part of the state typically has one or two tornadoes per year, he said, and about 100 since 1955.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

"But this is global warming. The East Coast is just tornadoes and snow, and here we are, we're sizzling."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Before Jack could even open his mouth to respond, the tornadoes began to slowly pull away from each other, separating enough to open the way into the palace.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley