The tornado damaged the Top 10 Holiday Park in Levin. Photo: RNZ / Jazlyn Whales
As Horowhenua locals in Levin and Waikawa Beach clean up after a tornado struck earlier today, other parts of the country are facing strong wind warnings.
Thankfully, tornadoes are relatively rare in Aotearoa; but if pressed, could you explain the difference between a tornado and a hurricane? Do you know under what conditions they form?
NIWA research meteorologist, Dr Richard Turner explains all to Emile Donovan.
Tornado in Texas, 2015. Photo: Supplied
