2. 1 By: Michelle Burchanowski

3. 2  Twisters  Funnel cloud  Waterspout Tornado Nicknames

4. 3 A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground

5. 4 CChange in wind direction IIncrease in wind speed IIncreasing height RRising air within a thunderstorm

6. 5 Tornado damage is measured by the Fujita Scale.

7. 6 Category Damage Wind F0 light 40–72 mph F1 moderate 73–112 mph F2 significant 113–157 mph F3 severe 158–206 mph F4 devastating 207–260 mph F5 incredible 261–318 mph

8. 7 Where do tornadoes hit in the United States? Where do most tornadoes hit in the United States? In the United States, the area where the tornadoes Tornado Alley hit the most is called Tornado Alley. The states which are in the tornado alley are:  Texas  Nebraska  Colorado  Iowa  Illinois  Indiana  Missouri  Arkansas Danger! Tornadoes!

9. 8 Tornado Watch: A tornado watch is issued when conditions or the weather is right for a tornado to occur Tornado Warning: A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been seen

10. 9 Where is the safest place to go during a tornado?

11. 10 Number of Tornadoes in Specific Years

12. 11 1. Name at least one tornado nickname. 2. Name one thing needed for a tornado to occur. 3. What is the name of the scale that measures tornadoes? 4. Which state is not in tornado alley: Texas, California, Nebraska, or Kansas? 5. What is it called when conditions are right for a tornado to occur? 6. Where is the safest place to go during a tornado?