Whirlwind dream meaning is explained below using 17 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream that you are in the path of a whirlwind, foretells that you are confronting a change which threatens to overwhelm you with loss and calamity.

For a young woman to dream that she is caught in a whirlwind and has trouble to keep her skirts from blowing up and entangling her waist, denotes that she will carry on a secret flirtation and will be horrified to find that scandal has gotten possession of her name and she will run a close risk of disgrace and ostracism.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 2 — Eric Ackroyd

(see also Spiral, Wind)

A dream containing a whirlwind would normally be a nightmare. Have you been feeling some powerful prompting recendy? And are you afraid of it? Why? Perhaps it wants to lift you out of your accustomed mode of life on to a ‘higher level of existence. Determine to stay with the nightmarish image the next time it appears in a dream, to take a closer look at the psychic force it symbolizes.

Source: A Dictionary of Dream Symbols • Author: Eric Ackroyd

Interpretation 3 — Martha Clarke

Depending on the meaning, the movement in a spiral that characterizes the whirlwind represents the creation or destruction of the world. When its speed overtakes you, it means that the circumstances are dominating you, and there is nothing you can do. Certain circumstances could be familial, social, or professional. The dream tasks you with reversing this force, such that it is you who has control in your life.
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 4 — DreamForth

To dream of yourself standing in front of an upcoming whirlwind is a warning. There will be changes to your waking life. These changes may bring about uncomfortable feelings and situations. You may experience a loss, or scandal may enter your life. Be leery, as the thoughts and desires you are hiding will soon be brought to the forefront.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis • Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 5 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 03-12-16-22-24-44

devastation caused by a: discovery of a disposition not in accordance with your wishes.

losing property in a: your emotions are running away with you.

of a: dangerous reports are impossible to analyze wel with your schedule.

watching a: wil be lifted up and resettled in a new Oz.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 6 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

This dream is about feeling overwhelmed while you are in the midst of major transformation. Your dream is giving you the message to find your center, the eye of the storm, a solid place to stand and a non-resistant attitude that will allow you to be unruffled by the winds of change.

See Wind and Breakdown/Breakthrough Dreams.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

To encounter a whirlwind in a dream may indicate that the dreamer has been on a whirlwind schedule.

The force and power of a whirlwind might also indicate that the dreamer is being lifted up and placed on an entirely new life path.

Source: Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia • Author: James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver

Interpretation 8 — Tyler Wolfe

A whirlwind can be symbolic of God’s presence, Nah. 1:3. It can also be symbolic of calamity, Prov. 1:27.

If you survive the whirlwind it signifies your righteousness, Prov. 10:25

Source: Christian Dream Symbols • Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 9 — Vincent Wienand

See also Clouds, Thunder, Tornado

1. Resurrection;

2. Destruction;

3. Judgment

4. Power on a large scale; King 2:1-11; Ps. 58:9; Eph. 4:14; John 3:8; Acts 2:2-4; Job 1:12.

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model • Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 10 — Stephen Girard

To dream that you are subjected to a whirlwind, and in danger of being destroyed by it, denotes that you will be successfnl in any enterprise you may be purposing to accomplish. 
Source: The Mystic Dream Book • Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 11 — Gillian Holloway

A young woman who dreams that she is in the center of a whirlwind which blows her skirts upward is very likely to get into scandalous difficulties through secret flirtations.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 12 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Sudden changes which will require quick decisions are forecast in a dream featuring this revolving mass of air.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 13 — Raymond Buckland

You will get into a tremendous argument with a relative and say things that you will later regret.
Source: Gypsy Dream Dictionary • Author: Raymond Buckland

Interpretation 14 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Beware of danger from seemingly nowhere.

2. One is very fast and efficient.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 15 — Katherine Taylor Craig

Heavy troubles (Gypsy). For physical causes see Whirlpool.
Source: The Fabric of Dream • Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 16 — Margaret Hamilton

Confusion involving futile words
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 17 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

Beware of dangerous reports.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous