Severe Weather

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is an intense storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

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What is Tornado Alley?

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Tornado Alley is a region in the United States where about 75% of the world's tornadoes occur, particularly in spring and early summer.

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What are hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet, known for their strong winds and heavy rainfall.

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What is thunder?

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Thunder is the sound created by the rapid expansion and contraction of air heated by lightning.

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What forms a tornado?

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A tornado forms when a rapidly spinning column of low-pressure air, called a funnel cloud, touches the ground.

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What are the main characteristics of severe weather?

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Severe weather includes intense storms, high winds, heavy precipitation, and phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes.

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What causes lightning?

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Lightning is caused by the discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, often during thunderstorms.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, rapidly rotating column of air that touches the ground, while a hurricane is a large, organized storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What conditions lead to the formation of tornadoes?

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Tornadoes typically form when cold, dry air meets warm, moist air, creating instability in the atmosphere.

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What is the Fujita scale?

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The Fujita scale is a system used to rate the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.