Symmetric or organized multi-vortex tornadoes are a class of tornadoes characterized by multiple sub-vortices (a smaller, intense vortex that rotates within a larger tornado or storm circulation) …

Many tornadoes contain smaller, rapidly spinning whirls known as subvortices, or suction vortices; but they are not always as clearly visible. Suction vortices can add over 100 mph to the ground …

Jun 5, 2025 · Multiple-vortex tornadoes are characterized by the presence of multiple subvortices within a single tornado circulation. These subvortices are smaller, rotating columns of air that …

A multiple-vortex tornado is a tornado that contains several vortices (called subvortices or suction vortices) revolving around, inside of, and as part of the main vortex.

These small embedded vortices—sometimes termed suction vortices—are often found in the most violent tornadoes and may contain the highest wind speeds known (greater than 500 km per …

A tornado which contains several vortices that are called suction vortices or sub-vortices, rotating inside or around as a part of the main vortex is called a multiple-vortex tornado.

The multiple-vortex pattern in this tornado was very complex. It is likely that some vortices were transient and/or interacted in complex fashions with other vor- tices.

On 3 May 1999, several dozen tornadoes occurred over Oklahoma and Kansas. One of these was observed by a DOW to exhibit pronounced multiple vortex structure.

A multi-vortex tornado is a type of tornado in which two or more smaller, rapidly spinning vortices exist within the main tornado circulation. These subvortices rotate around the tornado’s central …

A multiple-vortex tornado is a tornado that contains several vortices (called subvortices or suction vortices) revolving around, inside of, and as part of the main vortex.