Violently whirling storm (7)

I believe the answer is:

tornado

(Other definitions for tornado that I've seen before include "Violent whirling wind" , "Strong wind" , "Destructive wind vortex" , "Rapidly whirling column of air" , "Severe wind" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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