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tornadoes

  • plural
    of tornado.
    tornado
    noun
    a potentially violent and destructive system of atmospheric circulation, characterized by a long, funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground and made visible by condensation and debris: although tornadoes have occurred on all continents except Antarctica, they are most common in the United States, especially in the area known as Tornado Alley.

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The same problem exists with rainfall, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and wildfires.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 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

That doesn’t provide a lot of wiggle room to deal with emergencies like hurricanes or tornadoes, or with increased healthcare costs as you age.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

In the central province of Hubei, thunderstorms and gale-force winds have killed 11 people and injured 331, and tornadoes were reported elsewhere late on Monday, Xinhua said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

Seconds later, three venti appeared—dark air spirits swirling like miniature tornadoes laced with lightning.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan