tornado
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An EF-0 tornado has speeds somewhere between 65 to 85 mph, while an EF-1 ranges between 86 and 110 mph.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Those who experience a tornado in their community should stay away from cars and mobile homes — and go to the lowest floor of a building, Cooke said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Red apples made of foam drop from above in one scene, and leaves swirl during the tornado.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Severe thunderstorms were expected in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia, where NWS has predicted hail and "a tornado or two possible".
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
Just as it reached the walls, the fog pulled in on itself, swirling into the center of the room like a tornado.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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