Funnel Cloud
Are some tornados alike? Why or why not?
No, each tornado has its own shape and color.
What is the Fujita Scale used for?
To determine the size of the tornado based on its windspeed.
True or False:
The Tornado Alley is where the least amount of tornados happen.
False.
One out of how many thunderstorms produce a tornado?
1/1000
Tornados are also called what?
True or False:
The EF6 is the largest tornado according to the scale.
False, there is no EF6.
What states are in the Tornado Alley?
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
What states get the most tornadoes?
Florida, Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.
If a tornado forms over water, what is it called?
Waterspouts
What is the top wind speed a large tornado can create?
Winds up to 300 mph.
What was the worst year for tornados?
1965
If you don't have a cellar or a basement where can you find shelter?
Hide under a table or in a closet.
When do snowspouts happen?
Only when it's very cold out.
How many EF5 Tornados have their been since 1950?
58
Where do most tornados touch down?
Open areas, fields.
How are most people injured in a tornado?
Broken glass and falling objects.
What are two things you see and one thing you hear before a funnel cloud appears?
Rain, Lightening, Thunder
What was the worst tornado in history?
The Tri-State Tornado.
What three states did the Tri-State Tornado hit?
Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.
Where is the safest place to be during a tornado?
Inside.