What does the cryptic crossword clue "Disastrous weather? To business welcoming military force (7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TO (synonym="TO") + RN (synonym="=military force, i.e. Royal Navy") + ADO (synonym="=business, fuss") = TORNADO The answer is TORNADO.

Disastrous weather? To business welcoming military force (7)

Independent Cryptic #11960 | 27 Across | 2025-02-07 flower

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