A tornado is one of nature's most powerful frightening storms. It looks like a huge, spinning of air that drops down from a dark cloud and touches the ground. Because the wind is invisible, we usually see a tornado only it collects dust, water droplets, and debris, forming visible funnel cloud. These storms are sometimes called "" and they are known for having the fastest on Earth, sometimes spinning at over 300 miles hour (480 km/h).

Tornadoes usually begin inside the type of storm, called a supercell. To form tornado, two things are necessary: warm, wet air the ground and cool, dry air above it. these different air masses meet, the atmosphere becomes . Winds at different heights blow in different directions, a horizontal (sideways) tube of air that starts . The storm's strong updraft (rising air) then pulls spinning tube upward, tilting it vertically. As the gets faster and tighter, it stretches down toward ground. When this rotating column connects with the , a tornado is born.

These powerful twisters can massive destruction in seconds. They can lift cars, homes, and turn small objects into dangerous flying . Scientists use the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale to a tornado's strength based on the damage it behind. Even though they are unpredictable, modern radar and meteorologists can issue warnings. When a Tornado is given, it is critical to move immediately a safe shelter, like a basement or a , windowless interior room on the lowest floor.

Tornadoes us the extreme power of weather. While they terrifying, understanding how they form and knowing your plan is the best way to stay secure a storm.