What characteristics do tornadoes have?

Tornadoes are natural events that many people find both frightening and intriguing. The word “tornado” derives from the Spanish words “tornar,” which means “to turn,” and “tronada,” which means thunderstorm. read more

Most tornadoes in the United States occur from 4-6 p.m. in March and through July. Conditions necessary for tornado development include an unstable atmosphere with a strong thunderstorm, a lifting force and a vertical wind shear pattern that provides rotation. The clash of air masses is a major contributing factor in tornado formation. read more

By Julia Drake; Updated April 25, 2017 Tornadoes are natural events that many people find both frightening and intriguing. read more