tornadic

adjective

tor·na·dic tȯr-ˈnā-dik

-ˈna-

: relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a tornado

tornadic winds

a tornadic storm

Examples of tornadic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Severe storms overnight brought extremely high winds, rain and tornadic activity across the region, causing elevated electric power outages in the service area. —

Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2024 Instead, it was canceled Monday over weather concerns including high winds, tornadic activity, large hail and thunderstorms. —

Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024 Large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and tornadic threat may all be possible on Thursday, according to the NWS. —

Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024 While another round of severe weather, including tornadic activity, is not likely Wednesday evening, showers and thunderstorms are still expected. —

Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for tornadic

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