TORNADOES

WHAT IS A TORNADO

• It is a cone-like shape that drops from a cloud.
• They are strong,spinning winds

WHERE DOES IT HAPPEN

• Mostly happens in open areas such as fields and may happen in cities.
• They often occur in an area known as Tornado Alley which includes several states.

WHAT MAKES IT DANGEROUS

• They suck up everything in their path
• Their wind speed goes 65-85 miles per hour.

PREDICT TORNADOES

• The doppler radar tracks by looking in the sky.
• Scientists look for fishhook shapes in pictures.

PROTECT OURSELVES

• Find a safe place like a basement or a small closet in your home.
• Always stay away from windows.
• If outside, lie flat in a field or a ditch.

INTERESTING FACTS

• The United States has more tornadoes than any other country.
• The fastest tornado reported had wind speeds of 318 miles per hour.