TORNADOES

CONDITIONS

• During this storm you may experience very strong winds and debris getting blown around.
• Depending on the rating of the tornado, you may not experience those effects often

CAUSES

• Tornadoes occur when different temperatures and humidity come together.

LOCATION AND TIMING

• The Midwest states are very prone/at risk of tornado activity, as it is part of Tornado Alley.
• Tornados mostly occur in the summer because of the warm and humid climate.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Go to a safe place such as a basement or sellar
• Stay away from windows
• Protect your head

SEVERITY OF THE STORM

• A watch means that the atmospheric conditions have created a significant risk for it.
• A warning is that it's been spotted on the ground and is active.

MILD TORNADO SPEED

SEVERE TORNADO SPEED

TRI-STATE TORNADO

• Killed 695
• Injured 2,027
• Winds were at 260+ mph
• Rated at F5
• The deadliest tornado in the United States that ever occurred.