Spinstorm
Spinstorm is a term used to describe a hypothetical atmospheric phenomenon in which rotational motion intensifies rapidly within a convective storm, producing multi-scale spins and potentially elevating tornado risk. It is not a formal classification in meteorology, but a concept found in speculative discussions and theoretical models used to illustrate rapid angular-momentum redistribution in storms.
Etymology and usage: The term combines spin and storm and is largely encountered in non-peer-reviewed discussions,
Characteristics and mechanisms: A spinstorm would feature strong vorticity at multiple scales, from mesocyclones to smaller
Relation to formal meteorology: Spinstorm is not recognized as a formal category in official weather literature.
See also: tornado, mesocyclone, cyclogenesis, vorticity, atmospheric convection.