1. How does a thunderhead cloud (cumulonimbus) form?
Today’s Warm-Up Wed 12/11
How does a thunderhead cloud (cumulonimbus) form?
Answer in 3-5 complete sentences.

2. Tornado Notes

3. Tornadoes
Tornado: rapidly whirling, funnel shaped cloud, a cyclonic storm
Waterspout: tornado over a lake or ocean

4. Tornadoes
Tornadoes can form anytime thunderheads form, in areas with common thunderstorms, tornadoes can be common too
Tornado Alley: central US plains where tornadoes are very common

5. Tornadoes
Fujita Scale: tornadoes are ranked by the damage they can cause
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Safest place to be during a tornado is in a storm shelter or basement, or the middle of the ground floor
Stay away from windows and doors
Take shelter under sturdy furniture
If outside, try to get low and lie down