1. Tornadoes

2. Bellwork 3-29-16 Where do Tornadoes occur?
What do you know about their predictability?
What safety and response tips do you know?

3. Tornadoes 101

8. Washington, IL

12. Jigsaw
Using your chrome book, you have 15 minutes to research your assigned question.
Question1: Where do tornadoes occur? How do tornadoes form? Include a diagram/drawing of this process.
Question2: What type of technologies are being used to predict Tornadoes and how can this help us? Include drawing/diagram of the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Question3: What should you do in preparation, during, and after a tornado hits? List 4-5 procedures for each.

13. What is an indication that a tornado is forming?
Wall Cloud
How fast can the vortex spin?
300 mph
How fast can tornadoes travel over the ground?
110 mph
What are the essential “ingredients” needed for tornadoes to form in the US?
Warm moist air from Gulf Mexico
Cool air from Canada
Dry air from the Rockies
What fraction of the world’s tornadoes occurs in the US?
3/4
Where have tornadoes been recorded?
Everywhere except Antarctica