Question

Can create a horizontal, spinning column near Earth's surface, eventually turning into a vertical tornado.

Answer 1

This question looks familiar. The answer is Wind Shear

I would explain the answer but I'm actually out of time, but hopefully this helps :D

Answer 2

Thunderstorms can create a horizontal, spinning column near Earth's surface, eventually turning into a vertical tornado. Thunderstorm is either a product of instability (characterized by warm and humid conditions) and wind shear (defined by a changing wind direction) in the lower atmosphere.