
Twister
Weather Severity
Used specifically for severe weather events, emphasizing their powerful and dangerous nature.

The twister uprooted trees and homes.
Sudden Onset
Often suggests the sudden and unexpected appearance of a violent storm.

A twister touched down without warning.
Historical Usage
The term 'twister' might evoke imagery of historical America, especially the Great Plains.

Pioneers feared the sight of a twister on the horizon.
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