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Tornadoes
Tornadoes: An Introduction
From the Weather Channel
Ready America: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms. They can appear suddenly without warning and can be invisible until dust and debris are picked up or a funnel cloud appears. Planning and practicing specifically how and where you take shelter is a matter of survival. Be prepared to act quickly. Keep in mind that while tornadoes are more common in the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, they can occur in any state and at any time of the year, making advance preparation is vitally important.
Ready.gov home page
Severe Weather
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tornadoes
Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. During a tornado, people face hazards from extremely high winds and risk being struck by flying and falling objects. After a tornado, the wreckage left behind poses additional injury risks. Although nothing can be done to prevent tornadoes, there are actions you can take for your health and safety.
Tornadoes: Nature’s Most Violent Storms
Although tornadoes occur in many parts of the world, these destructive forces of nature are found most frequently in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains during the spring and summer months. In an average year, 800 tornadoes are reported nationwide, resulting in 80 deaths and over 1,500 injuries. A tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or more.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Tornado
Includes what to do before, during and after a tornado.
The Online Tornado FAQ
Frequently asked questions about tornadoes. By Roger Edwards, Storm Prediction Center, NOAA.
Weather Underground Interactive Tornado Map
