TORNADOES

WHAT ARE TORNADOES

• A violently rotating column of air
• Between the surface and a cumulonimbus cloud
• Has different shapes and sizes
• Wind speeds about 110 miles per hour

How They Form

• Air rotates from wind shear
• The wind moves faster and creates a funnel cloud
• The funnel gets longer and reaches the ground.

DAMAGE

• Can destroy whole towns
• Rip apart house in seconds
• Flying debris
• Destroys cars

How To Be Safe

• Get to shelter
• Find a spot low to the surface
• Stay away from windows
• Stay down and cover your head