The Rare World Of Anticyclonic Tornadoes
May 20, 2026Updated: May 20, 2026, 5:21 am EDTPublished: May 19, 2026, 5:42 pm EDT

Did you know not all tornadoes spin the same direction? We’re breaking down one of the most fascinating and rare phenomena in severe weather: the anticyclonic tornado. This type of twister defies the typical rules of atmospheric rotation. Here’s why:

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