tornado

This emoji represents a whirlwind or tornado. It's used to express very strong winds or dangerous situations.

It's often used to warn about typhoons or strong winds. It can also be used to express a very busy or chaotic situation.

Besides representing natural disasters, it's also used metaphorically to express very confusing or chaotic situations in everyday life. It frequently appears when discussing the 'Tornado Alley' culture of the central United States.

It's also used as a symbol to raise awareness about environmental issues and climate change. Recently, it's often used on social media in exaggerated expressions like 'My life is a tornado' or to depict humorous situations.