as in hurricane
a violent and destructive storm in which powerful winds move around a central point
A siren alerted the town that they were in the path of a tornado. a tornado warning
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Recent Examples of tornado
In the metro, tornado watches are in place in Atchison, Buchanan, Clinton, Holt and Nodaway counties.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The risk for tornadoes will enhance later in the evening and night, AccuWeather reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Any tornadoes that do form could reach EF-2 strength.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 Apr. 2026
AccuWeather meteorologists reported that the strongest storms could produce winds up to 75 mph, large hail and even a few tornadoes as the threat area expands on Tuesday from northern Texas through western New York.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
The risk for tornadoes will enhance later in the evening and night, AccuWeather reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Any tornadoes that do form could reach EF-2 strength.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 Apr. 2026
AccuWeather meteorologists reported that the strongest storms could produce winds up to 75 mph, large hail and even a few tornadoes as the threat area expands on Tuesday from northern Texas through western New York.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tornado
hurricane
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But with warmer ocean temperatures this summer, there's likely going to be hotter temperatures, especially at the coast, with less fog, higher fire danger with drier weather, and even the potential for stronger Pacific hurricanes.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Even with early forecasts predicting a below normal hurricane season in the Atlantic, forecasters warn dangerous storms can rapidly intensify.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Tornado.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tornado. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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