- plural of tornado.
tornadoes
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Developers can’t protect assets from the most severe grade of tornadoes, but rely on the fact that the chances of one hitting any particular location is very low, according to Clark.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 5, 2026
On average, France experiences several dozen tornadoes per year, according to the country's national weather service Météo-France.
From BBC β Aug. 25, 2026
St. Louis lies near “Tornado Alley,” which refers to the region in the center of the U.S. where tornadoes occur the most.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 22, 2026
Insurance costs have gone up significantly as severe storms, hail and occasional tornadoes plow through the area, Helbig noted.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 22, 2026
Seconds later, three venti appeared—dark air spirits swirling like miniature tornadoes laced with lightning.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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