Whirling Wind is a term used to describe two different types of wind phenomena. The first is a TORNADO, which is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. Tornadoes can cause significant destruction and are often accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain. The second type of whirling wind is an EDDY, which is a small-scale current of air or water that moves in a circular motion. Eddies are usually caused by the interaction of two larger currents and can be found in both air and water.