Tornado Alley Is Expanding, Hitting More Southern States Than Ever

The video discusses the expansion of Tornado Alley, now affecting areas like Dixie Alley in the southeast U.S. Tornado activity has increased in 20 states since 2020, possibly due to climate change. Tornadoes form when warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico meets dry air from the West, creating wind patterns that can lead to twisters. The Enhanced Fujita scale measures tornado strength, and predictions suggest an increase in tornadoes and severe storms. Legislation aims to improve forecasting and warnings, extending warning times from 15 minutes to one hour to enhance public safety.

Which region is now at a greater risk for tornadoes due to the expansion of Tornado Alley?

• The Midwest

• The Northeast

• The Pacific Northwest

• Dixie Alley

What is a possible explanation for the shift in tornado activity outside of Tornado Alley?

• Urbanization

• Increased rainfall

• Climate change

• Deforestation

What weather pattern contributes to the formation of tornadoes in the US?

• Cold air from the Arctic

• Warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico mixing with dry air from the West

• Hot air from the Sahara Desert

• Cool air from the Pacific Ocean

How are tornadoes measured in terms of their intensity?

• Richter scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

• Enhanced Fujita scale

What is the goal of the new legislation regarding tornado warnings?

• To eliminate tornadoes completely

• To provide financial aid to affected areas

• To increase warning times from 15 minutes to one hour

• To reduce the number of tornadoes