
Tornado
Weather Phenomenon
Use 'tornado' for a specific, severe weather event, not mild winds or storms.
After the tornado, the whole neighborhood was unrecognizable.
Severity Indicator
'Tornado' implies extreme danger and potential for damage; it's not used for minor disturbances.
They took shelter when the tornado sirens started blaring.
Associated Precautions
'Tornado' is often preceded by terms like 'warning' or 'watch' to indicate safety measures.
The weather report issued a tornado watch for the afternoon.