tornadoes

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But even if you skip a marathon art-viewing session this week, there’s plenty to enjoy among the whirlwind of fairs dotted across the city like tornadoes on a Kansas plain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The last time that area had four tornadoes in a single day was in 2000, and before that in 1996, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

"But this is global warming. The East Coast is just tornadoes and snow, and here we are, we're sizzling."

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

At least six people have died and more than a dozen others injured after tornadoes struck Michigan and Oklahoma, in severe storms that swept across parts of the US.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

“Shoo...shoo,” Ella hollered even though she usually loved it when he'd appear in her room or chase her around, making tornadoes together until Mama fussed about the mess.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton