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Tornadoes by: Mrs. Hudson November 2008. What is a tornado?. A tornado is a spinning, funnel shaped, column of air that touches the ground. Tornadoes are smaller, but much stronger, than hurricanes. How do tornadoes form?. Tornadoes form beneath thunderstorm clouds.
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What is a tornado? • A tornado is a spinning, funnel shaped, column of air that touches the ground. • Tornadoes are smaller, but much stronger, than hurricanes.
How do tornadoes form? • Tornadoes form beneath thunderstorm clouds. • Warm air and cold air combine, and the cold air goes down as the warm air rises. • The warm air eventually twists into spiral, forming a funnel cloud. • As the sky begins to turn a very dark green color, the tornado begins its path of destruction.
Tornado Safety • When there is a TORNADO WARNING that means a tornado has been sighted and one may be heading your way. • Wear sturdy shoes that cover every part of your foot. (Ex. Running Shoes) • Get to the lowest interior room of your home. • Keep the radio on and tuned into a station broadcasting the weather report. • Have a flashlight handy and an emergency kit. • Remain calm!!!