TVS

Tornado Vortex Signature (TVS)

In Twisted, the Tornado Vortex Signature or TVS is a special radar marker that shows up when the radar detects a tornado, which usually means there’s a tornado on the ground, about to form or that has just lifted. The TVS icon helps chasers know where the tornado is and helps track them more accurately, even if they can’t see them visually. Although this is an extremely helpful feature, it isn't perfect. It's important to always be aware of your surroundings, watch what other players are saying about the storm and make your own observations.

Things to know about TVS:

TVS is NOT indicative of an EF (Enhanced Fujita) scale rating. This should only be determined by players that are able to utilize the National Weather Service (NWS) game pass as they are able to assess damage and assign wind estimates.

The TVS will change color based off of estimated intensity A higher-end TVS is usually a sign of a stronger tornado.

In short, the TVS is your main radar tool for finding and chasing tornadoes, but it’s not perfect—always double-check what’s actually happening in-game.