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tornadic

  • a word derived from 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 city of Tallahassee said on the X social media platform that “possible tornadic activity” caused the widespread damage in the city of 200,000 people.

From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024

“Multiple businesses sustained damage, and the tornadic winds buckled metal garages.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

In the first track, immediate lunacy ensues with Mr. Black injecting his devilish brand of unbridled humor and sarcasm while the director tries to keep up with his tornadic and tangential themes.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 23, 2023

Or do you emphasize what the weather is going to be like most of the time that day, which is probably warm and partly cloudy until the isolated tornadic thunderstorms arrive?

From Slate ● May 1, 2023

A tornadic blaze surrounded the dervish and engulfed the tavern.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri